Enjoy summer fun this June at the Meadowlands Racetrack

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Enjoy summer fun this June at the Meadowlands Racetrack

On June 17, $30,000 is up for grabs at the Meadowlands Racetrack in the second-annual Jackpot Sweepstakes.

.The fun keeps rolling at the Meadowlands Racetrack in June with an action-packed promotions schedule. Live racing takes place every Friday and Saturday night with a 6:20 p.m. post time.

Every live race night, fans can enter HorseplayPick up a free horse at the promotions table and throw the horse into the car for a chance to win $100 and an entry into the Aug. 4 drawing for a new 2023 Toyota Camry.

On June 10, the track hosts a free handicapping contest with a $10,000 total prize pool, with prize payouts to the top 10 finishers. Fans may register until 6:30 p.m. on the night of the contest in the Clubhouse Lobby. There is no entry fee. Details can be found at playmeadowlands.com/event/free-10000-handicapping-contest.

The vino will flow June 24 for the Meadowlands Wine Festival, featuring an evening of great wines from around the world, live-harness racing, music and food.

On June 17, $30,000 is up for grabs at the Meadowlands Racetrack in the second-annual Jackpot Sweepstakes. Beginning at 6:45 p.m. the Meadowlands will call a contestant’s name every 15 minutes to win a cash prize. The cash prizes will get progressively larger as the evening progresses. The final drawing is at 11:30 p.m. and will be for a minimum prize of $5,000. If the cash prize goes unclaimed (winners are given 15 minutes to claim their prize), it is rolled into the next drawing. Fans can pre-register at ProgressiveSweepstakesEntryForm.

Also on June 17, the popular Past Masters will rock the rooftop Terrace beginning at 5 p.m.

On June 24, the vino will flow at Meadowlands Racing and Entertainment for the Meadowlands Wine Festival. Doors open for VIP Admission ($65) at 4 p.m., with General Admission ($45 in advance or $50 at the door) at 5 p.m. Wine will be poured until 9 p.m. Fest-goers will experience an evening of great wines from around the world, live-harness racing, music and food. Tickets are available at 2023-meadowlands-racetrack-wine-fest.

A free fireworks show will be part of the celebration June 30 and July 1 as part of Fan Appreciation Weekend, featuring $1 hot dogs, popcorn, soda and $2 Bud/Bud Lights on both nights.

Fan Appreciation Weekend will be celebrated on June 30 and July 1. Fans can enjoy $1 hot dogs, popcorn, soda and $2 Bud/Bud Lights on both nights. Plus, following the races, fans on Friday night are encouraged to stay for the free fireworks show.

For a complete list of nightly events, promotions and an updated racing calendar, visit PlayMeadowlands.com. Dining reservations for the Pink buffet can be made by calling 201-The-BigM (201-843-2446) or by visiting playmeadowlands.com/dine.

Remember, guests must be at least 18 to gamble on racing and at least 21 to sports wager. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.

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