Meadowlands State Fair Begins Today!

I go to the fair EVERY year. Here is why you should go too:

– Over 150 rides and attractions
– State Fair Food – the best if you’re looking for comfort food!
– Free Petting Zoo
– All Shows are included in ticket price
– Carnival Games
– Batcopter Rides

And much, much more!

Dates: June 20th – July 6th. Different times and promotions each day. Please see website.
Street Address: Stadium Road, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
GPS Address: 102 NJ State Highway 120, East Rutherford NJ

You can order tickets in advance here

Events & Shows for this Year:

• The Big Cat Show – Lions and tigers and bears at the Fair!  Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary was founded by Kay Rosaire, who enjoys more than 30 years experience working with and caring for exotic animals.  Comedic and informative, every demonstration discusses the importance of habitat preservation in the hopes of saving these amazing creatures from extinction in the wild.  Come see the wild life come to life right here at State Fair Meadowlands. View Video
  FREE LIVE SHOW
  Location/Shows:  Main Midway/3 Shows Daily

• The Steve Bayner Hypnotist Show – Offering fairgoers an exceptional show for over 20 years at State Fair Meadowlands, Steve says, “Hypnotizing people is something I love.  Each show is as different as each personality is different.  Every show is a challenge with new people and new experiences.”  His combination of wit, stage presence, solid material and a very charismatic stage personality are a few reasons for the show’s success.  He always leaves them laughing and wanting more. View Video
  FREE LIVE SHOW
  Location/Shows:  Main Stage/3 Shows Daily

• Rosaire’s Royal Racing Pigs – Offering Fairgoers America’s #1 Fair Attraction, you’ll have more fun than a barrel of monkeys or a gaggle of geese.  Pig racing is the most hilarious entertainment you’ll ever watch.  Don’t miss your chance to be a Pig Rooter!  Go hog wild and cheer on your favorite pig! View Video
  FREE LIVE SHOW
  Location/Shows:  Main Midway/4 Shows Daily; 5 on Sat/Sun/Holidays

• Commerford’s Educational Petting Zoo & Live Animal Rides – Offering Kids of All Ages an Opportunity to touch, feed and learn about animals and their habitat.  America’s premier petting zoo will be at State Fair Meadowlands everyday. You’ll find elephants, camels, ponies, kangaroos, goats, llamas and other domestic and wild animals from around the world including exotic birds.

• Brian Miser The Human Fuse – With a jolt seven times the force of gravity, Brian Miser also known as The Human Fuse, arcs through the air at nearly 65 miles per hour, and travels 110 feet across the arena.  As if that weren’t enough, he’s the first to launch from a self-made crossbow — while on fire! View Video

• Spectacular Annual Fireworks Displays Held Every July 3 and 4 at State Fair Meadowlands View Video

• Sharkbait Juggling Show – A fair wouldn’t be complete without a pair of comedic jugglers. Sean O’Hara and Max Richardson, veterans of Ringling Brothers and the Disney All-Star Entertainment Group, they will engage and involve you in a fast-paced, hilarious juggling segment.  View Video

• Motocross Stunt Riders– A new troupe of motocross trick riders will be at the fair, tempting fate with their acrobatics and thrill show.

• Saturday Car Shows 50s Forever, Muscle Car Madness and an Open Car Show featuring all domestic and imported cars and trucks.

• On June 21, the 50s Forever show will feature all vintage autos and trucks from the 40s, 50s and 60s.
• On June 28, Muscle-Car Madness will feature the hottest horsepower and coolest paint jobs of the 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.
• On July 5, fairgoers can celebrate Independence Day weekend with the Open Car Show featuring souped-up trucks and cars the whole family can enjoy. The Open Car Show will be open to all domestic and imported cars, 4x4s, and trucks, including all makes, models and years.

• Movie Car Attraction Open Daily featuring special “Movie Cars” which will feature replicas of cars from TV and film, including Batman, Back to the Future, Scooby Doo and more.

About the Fair Via Their Website

State Fair Meadowlands is dedicated to providing the best value in family entertainment. Established as a family owned business in 1921, our core values have remained the same as the 4th generation enters the family business. Our family and our team of managers share the vision of providing the highest quality service and products while maintaining traditional values and integrity including a pledge to reduce the environmental impact of the Fair. As Jersey’s largest single family event, we strive to provide a fertile environment for innovation and creativity. State Fair Meadowlands is a place where families may enjoy quality rides, plenty of free entertainment, exciting games and prizes as well as a wide and diverse selection of delicious foods. There are a variety of activities to interest all ages.

Careful planning and a concerted effort by all involved to develop and promote the Fair as a place where families may enjoy an exciting and affordable day of special activities is always our mission.

In the 10 years that we have managed this Meadowlands event, there has been resurgence in the number of families that attend and enjoy the various attractions that this annual event has to offer. Over 99 percent of the respondents to our exit survey stated that they absolutely had fun and planned to return to the fair in subsequent years. This high percentage of satisfied patrons has been earned by a lot of hard work and dedication to our patrons and our vendors.