Welcome to State Fair at the Meadowlands Fairgrounds – New Jersey’s Most GI-Normous Event! As New Jersey’s best value in family-friendly entertainment, we invite you to join us for our 25th Anniversary for 17 days full of action-packed fun for the entire family. The Fair will run daily from June 24 through July 10 featuring plenty of FREE new and returning entertainment with dazzling performers, delicious food, thrilling rides, games, exhibits, shopping and bargain ticket nights.
Free Entertainment is actually FREE with your admission Ticket. There are live shows throughout each day. This year’s free entertainment includes Batcopter Aerial Stunt Show, Racing Pigs, Hypnotist Steve Bayner, Festival of Magic, and Petting Zoo.
Hours
Mon – Thu: 6pm to 12am (Mon, Jul 4: 2pm to 2am)
Fri: 6pm to 2am
Sat: 2pm to 2am
Sun: 2pm to 12am
Parking
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: FREE
Thursday Thru Sunday: $4.00
June 24 - Opening Night: $1.00
Gate Admission - All Tickets Include Free Live Entertainment. Children less than 34 inches tall are admitted free but must have a ticket to ride
Weekdays: Monday through Thursday
Persons 13 & Older - $7.00
Children 12 and Under and Senior Citizens - $5.00
Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Holidays
Persons 13 & Older - $9.00
Children 12 & Under and Senior Citizens - $6.00
Stroller/Wheelchair Rental - Daily rental of strollers and wheelchairs are available at the Main Entrance to the fairgrounds. Costs are approximate.
Stroller - $8.00; Pull Wagon - $15.00; Push Wheelchair - $12.00; Motorized Scooter - $50.00
In addition to our everyday FAIR deals, the following pricing is available at the Fairgrounds:
Carnival Rides -- Tickets may be purchased at Ticket Boxes on the Main Midway and on the Carnival Midway
$1.00 for a single ticket (carnival rides use 3 to 5 tickets/person/ride)
$50 for 56 tickets (11% discount over single ticket price)
Unlimited Ride Hand Stamps are Also Available for purchase (admission is additional).
Mondays – Thursdays = $17.99/person
Fridays = $19.99/person
Saturdays/Sundays/Holidays = $24.99/person
Live Animal Rides (Ponies, Elephant & Camel) -- Tickets may be purchased at the Petting Zoo Ticket Box - $5.00/person per ride. Unlimited Ride Hand Stamps are NOT valid.
Special Attractions -- Tickets may be purchased at the Attraction’s Ticket Box. Unlimited Ride Hand Stamps are NOT valid.
Freak Shows & Sideshows from $1.00 to $4.00
Bumper Boat Rides estimated at $4.00/person per ride
** Alcohol is NOT served at the Fair; nor, are you are not allowed to bring your own.