Meadowlands State Fair

We want to thank everyone who attended and participated in the 2010 fair! A special shout out to all of our sponsors! More specifically, a BIG THANKS to all of our attendees!! We hope you took advantage of all of fun fair attractions. This year State Fair Meadowlands didn’t hold back and forged ahead to East Rutherford, bigger and better than ever with 19 days of action-packed fun for all ages!

New Jersey’s largest, annual family-friendly event this year’s featured six electrifying new shows – Piccadilly Circus, with daring acrobats, hilarious clowns and majestic circus animals; Sea Lion Splash, a splashy and educational summer pleaser with funny, lovable sea lions; a thrilling Aerial Stunt Show featuring the original BATCOPTER from the Batman TV series and movie; Hell on Wheels Trilogy BMX Show; Masters of Illusion & Escape artists Ridgeway and Johnson; and the Puppetone Rockers, a one-of-a-kind  puppet variety show that kids loved!

Not to mention, we had over 50 food vendors as well as over 150 rides and attractions to choose from.  In addition there was plenty of free nightly entertainment including the favored Master Hypnotist Steve Bayner, Racing Pigs, Festival of Magic, and World of Wonder/Palace of Illusion, a real old-fashioned oddities show. This year’s fair will also boasted free concerts. 

Another glance at some of this year’s highlights…

•         The original fully refurbished BATCOPTER will make an appearance and offer rides to daring fairgoers.

•         Jersey Tomato Fight to Benefit Cystic Fibrosis! Ready, set, throw!

•         A record- Breaking Bubble Wrap® Popping Event & Fashion Show

•         The Second Annual BMX Auto and Bike Show

•         Spectacular annual fireworks displays along with a Latin Music Extravaganza

•         Sea Lion Splash

•         Puppetone Rockers

•         Masters of Illusion & Escape artists Ridgeway and Johnson

•         Aerial Stunt Show featuring the original Batcopter, from the Batman TV series (Sightseeing rides were also available)!

•         Racing Pigs

•         Master Hypnotist Steve Bayner

•         Piccadilly Circus

•         Festival of Magic

•         World of Wonder, Palace of Illusion 

Once again, we hope you enjoyed this year’s fair as much as we did. Get ready for State Fair Meadowlands returning in the summer of 2011! We look forward to seeing you at next year’s fair!!

State Fair Meadowlands is bigger and better than ever this summer, running now through July 5^th. Special events for 4th of July Weekend will take place July 2-5. We have amped up our spectacular annual fireworks display – it is going to be one booming show! Fabulous Fireworks shows take place July 3^rd and 4th. Additionally, July 4^th weekend there will be an all-day Latin Music Extravaganza.

FIESTA CALIENTE - “OUTDOOR LATIN MUSIC FESTIVAL”

Running ALL day Saturday, July 4^th from 2pm-2am

­  Exclusive Concert with Today’s TOP Latin Artists AND TOP NJ/NY DJs

­  1,000,000 watts of sound AND Pyrotechnics show as heard on Mega 97.9 FM!

­  Live Performances by: Rakim & Ken-Y, Zion y Lennox, Tony Dize, Toño Rosario, Prince Royce, Bachata Heights, Amarfis & La Banda de Atakke, Fuego & Many More…

­  DJs include: DJ Lobo, DJ Camilo, DJ Frikkiao, DJ Mad, DJ Willie, DJ Crème, DJ Kazzanova, DJ Chucky & DJ Eclipze

­  Admission: $50 (VIP $75 *includes seating in private front row area), pricing includes Concert, Fair, Attractions, & Fireworks!

Fair Hours Fourth of July Weekend:

Friday, July 2 – 6 pm to 2 am

July 3rd and 4th – 2 pm to 2 am

Monday, July 5, 2 pm to midnight

Regular Hours:

Monday – Thursday: 6 pm to midnight

Advance tickets can be purchased now online at www.njfair.com or by calling 973-450-1073. Special group packages are also available. Or, just show up the night of the Fireworks. Bring out the whole family for a night of excitement, entertainment and celebratory fireworks! Make it a fun family night to remember!

There are a number of amazing events at this year’s fair and Nock’s Aerial Stunt Show is one of them! State Fair Meadowlands is thrilled to have The Batcopter Aerial Stunt Show join us at this year’s fair – for ALL 19 DAYS, from June 17 – July 5. The Aerial Stunt Show features the fully refurbished and Original Batcopter from the BATMAN TV series and movie!

Fairgoers will be captivated by the N3079G the Original Batcopter during Nock’s Aerial Stunt Show. This is the real deal! The Batcopter has been fully restored and is in airworthy condition. Brave patrons will have the chance to take flight for an unforgettable experience. Eugene Nock from Nock’s Aerial Stunt Show has an airline transport license with over 20 years of industry experience (including over 14,000 hours of flight experience), and has been giving fairgoers thrilling rides all around the country. This includes The Ohio State Fair, The Tennessee State Fair, The Dixie Winston-Salem Fair, as well as joining Comic Book Shows & Private Venues.

The Aerial Stunt Show is FREE with your admission ticket so make sure you check it out at the Main Midway spot. If you’re up for some chills then opt for one of The Batcopter sightseeing tours (for a fee) during their stay with us. This is going to be an unforgettable experience for us all so make sure you don’t miss it!!

We have so many exciting events and fabulous entertainers in store for this year’s fair!

One particular event will be the Sea Lion Splash — a splashy and educational summer pleaser with funny, lovable sea lions! This is the US’s only traveling, self-contained Sea Lion show and they will be appearing at State Fair Meadowlands from June 21 thru June 28.

The Sea Lion Splash will include: 

·         Unique natural settings including exhibit pool and viewing windows

·         Education on Sea Lions

·         Audience participation

·         Comical routines featuring the natural ability of Sea Lions and their interaction with humans

·         Demonstration of Sea Lions in their natural habitat and performing with their trainers

·         Tricks:  balancing balls, catching rings, gymnastic performances, hand stands, etc.

Sea Lion Splash’ Marco Peters rescues sea lions that are hurt, blind or deaf, when they can’t survive in the wild. He has rescued sea lions that have been victims of climate change; when they lose their food sources – squid and herring - due to warming water (El Nino), they can starve.

Originally from Holland, Marco Peters spent the early days of his career working for the Ringling Brothers training lions and tigers. Then his desires shifted and he decided to work with water-based animals. One day he heard about two sea lions who were retiring from the circus and his idea to start Sea Lion Splash was born. One sea lion we all must watch for is ‘Zoe.’ She was born prematurely in California and her mother died due to lack of food. She’s not strong enough to fight off diseases in the wild, and now lives and performs with Sea Lion Splash. Marco will be bringing two South American sea lions and two Californian sea lions.

We can’t wait to meet them!!

Come one, come all! …if you can handle the excitement! 

State Fair Meadowlands is pleased to welcome back RIX Magazine and Xtreme Rides 7 for the Second Annual State Fair Auto and Bike Show at the Meadowlands Fairgrounds on July 2 and 3.

This spectacular event is sure to thrill all ages! Featuring an intense auto and bike competition, Drifting, BMX showcase by Hell on Wheels, Live Dyno Runs, Head to Head Burnout competition, Stunt Bike Demos, Xbox 360 racing games, RC drifting, a model search for the next RIX Magazine cover model, an exciting vendor midway and lots of giveaways and prizes, including over $10,000 in cash payout.

More than 5,000 automotive and entertainment enthusiasts will be in attendance, and this year’s music and talent performances will be hosted by DJ Rush and the “Energy Provider” D Prados. Last year’s performances included Young Boss “David Rush” and ALBE Back, who’ve since been signed to Universal Records. Let’s see who will rock the crowd this year!

Fueled by Scion, this event will kick off with Drifting qualifying preliminaries on Friday, July 2; from 6 pm to 10 pm. Hours on Saturday, July 3 are from 2 pm to 11 pm, culminating in State Fair Meadowland’s annual world-class fireworks, followed by a Custom Ride Parade to close out the Auto and Bike show.

The Auto and Bike show will feature:

· Over 100 trophies and $5,000 cash payout to the shows top winners Presented By Scion

· Drifting Competition sponsored by Cooper Tires and Monster Energy Drink, winner takes all $2,000 plus championship belt

· Freestyle BMX showcase by Hell on Wheels, sponsored by Kicker Audio

· Head to Head Burnout

· Live Dyno Runs

· Stunt Bike Demos

· Ride and Drive Experience

· Vendor Midway

· Lifestyle stage presented by Cooper Tires

· SPL Competition Presented by Kicker

· RIX Magazine Cover Model Search Competition, $1,000 cash payout

· Pre-Fireworks entertainment & Custom Car Parade to close out show

Here ye, here ye!! For the 2010 season State Fair at the Meadowlands Fairgrounds will be donating up to 2,000 State Fair entry tickets to underprivileged children across local counties.  These tickets are for use during this spring’s 19-day fair which runs daily from June 17 – July 5.

Al Dorso, President of State Fair at the Meadowlands Fairgrounds says it best, “State Fair Meadowlands – New Jersey’s largest annual family-friendly event – is close to home, and we want to make sure that all kids, regardless of income, have a chance to come and share the fun. For our ‘Tix 4 Kids program’, we are looking to partner with non-profit organizations throughout the state to identify children who could benefit.”

Interested outreach professionals may email tix4kids@njfair.com, with the name of your organization in the subject line. Please note, all requests must be submitted by email (no phone calls please).

State Fair Meadowlands is gearing up for another fabulous season! We’re excited about the 2010 State Fair returning to the Meadowlands Fairgrounds starting June 17th and running through July 5th. We are pulling out all the stops for this year’s fair!

The fair this year will feature fabulous entertainers, scrumptious food, and thrilling rides! Are you as jazzed as we are for June 17th? Get ready.

The 2009 State Fair Auto and Bike Show will take place on Sunday, July 12 from 3 pm to 10 pm in the grounds of State Fair Meadowlands at Giants Stadium Fairgrounds. The Auto and Bike show will feature the hottest show cars and bikes, a VIP exhibition area, a

RIX bikini model competition, music and talent performances hosted by MC Slick, giveaways, an exciting vendor midway, and prizes including a $3500 cash payout for the show’s top winners.

The State Fair Auto and Bike Show is expected to be the largest custom event show to take place in the Tri-State area during the action packed fair, which already features plenty of free entertainment with dazzling performers, delicious food, thrilling rides, games, exhibits and shopping. The Meadowlands Sports Complex is conveniently located where Route 3 and the New Jersey Turnpike meet, easily accessible to all major highways. A bus and train service is available from New York City and New Jersey.

Auto and Bike Show Admission is $5 for those aged 11 and over; children 10 and under are free. Tickets to State Fair Meadowlands will be necessary to enter the venue. Adults 13 and over are $9, children 12 and under are $6 and children under 34” are admitted free.

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Thanks again to the Housewives of New Jersey (Dina Manzo, Caroline Manzo, Jacqueline Laurita and Teresa Guidice) for coming out and promoting thier charity organization - Project Ladybug, which benefits seriously ill children at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital in Paterson, NJ.

And if you missed it, be sure to check out this YouTube video of the evening.

See you at the Fair!

Linda hanging with the Real Housewives

On Sunday, June 28th at 8:00 p.m., Dina Manzo, Caroline Manzo, Jacqueline Laurita and Teresa Guidice (BRAVO’s “The Real Housewives of New Jersey”) will make an appearance at this year’s State Fair Meadowlands at Giants Stadium Fairgrounds to raise money and awareness for Project Ladybug, Dina Manzo’s charity benefitting seriously ill children at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital in Paterson, NJ.

On June 28, State Fair Meadowlands will donate a portion of its profits from gate admissions to the charity. They will appear on Sunday, June 28 at 8 pm on the main stage, where they will help to kick off Hypnotist Steve Bayner’s evening show, raise awareness about Project Ladybug and sign
autographs for fans.

“State Fair Meadowlands is a celebration of fun and family - it’s a great forum for raising awareness of the needs of seriously ill children and their families. Through our appearance at the fair, we hope to enrich the lives of local children with life-threatening medical conditions, and help their families overcome the financial and emotional hardships associated with lengthy treatment regimens,” said Dina Manzo, Project Ladybug’s founder.

See you at the Fair!