Ask Big Al
Welcome to “Ask Big Al.” Big Al is here to answer all your burning questions about State Fair Meadowlands at Giants Stadium Fairgrounds and how you and your family can have a great time and take advantage of all we offer our valued patrons.
Q. Who the heck is Big Al?A. Actually, no one has ever seen Big Al. The only person who might know would be the great and powerful Wizard of Oz himself! Like the Wizard, Big Al is a very good man. We believe he is as wise as a guru, as knowledgeable as a professor and as funny as a root canal.
Until we figure out where to find him, we’ve asked Big Sis to answer the most frequently asked questions for our fairgoers.
Q. I have more questions, how do I contact you directly?A. You may email us at anytime or call us before the fair at 973-4501073 or during the fair at 201-438-1477.
Q. How do I sign up for Recreation Day?A. Call Barry Falk at 973-450-1073 or send him an email at . Barry is available to answer your questions Monday, Tuesday or Thursday, 10 am to 5 pm. You may also contact Tina at or 973-450-1070 Monday through Friday.
Q. How do I become a vendor at the Fair?A. Call Barry Falk at 973-450-1073 or send him an email at . Barry is available to answer your questions Monday, Tuesday or Thursday, 10 am to 5 pm.
Q. What time does the fair open and close?A. MON thru THU - 6pm-12am; FRI - 6pm-2am; SAT - 2pm-2am; SUN - 2pm-12am
Special Hours: THU, JUN 25: 5PM to 1AM; FRI, JUL 3 & 4: 2PM to 2AM; MON, JUL 6: 2PM to 12AM; THU, JUL 9: 5PM to 12AM.
Q. What's the best time to come to the Fair?
- If you are a crowd lover, Opening Night, July 4th, and weekend evenings are the best times to be part of the crowd.
- If you and your family prefer to take advantage of all that is offered at your own pace, weeknights and weekend days are the best times to enjoy the fair.
Q. How much does it cost to park?A. Parking is $3.00 daily with the following exceptions: Thursday, June 25 Opening Night is $1.00 and Thursday July 9, Carload Night is included in the price of CLN Voucher.
Guest Parking is located near Gates C & D; Handicap & Bus Parking is at Gate D
Q. Is there an admission cost? How much?A. Live shows daily, which are FREE with your fair admission. This year's free entertainment includes The Marcan Tiger Show, Racing Pigs, Hypnotist Steve Bayner, Festival of Magic, and Petting Zoo.
Q. How much does dollar night cost?A. Opening Preview Dollar Night costs $1/car to park; $1/person admission; $1/person per ride; $1/person per game; $1/selected food items at all food stands. Your admission also includes lots of free entertainment.
Q. What's Carload Night?A. CARLOAD NIGHT is a special Thursday Fair Deal. For one low price of $69.99 per card load, you get parking, gate admission and unlimited ride hand stamps for everyone in your vehicle up to 8 people.
| # of People | Reg. Cost | You Save |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | $203 | $134 |
| 7 | $178 | $109 |
| 6 | $153 | $84 |
| 5 | $128 | $59 |
| 4 | $103 | $34 |
| 3 | $78 | $9 |
Q. What kind of rides are at the Fair?A. State Fair Meadowlands features a great variety of thrilling rides for adults and teens as well as the biggest kiddieland with over 25 rides for children including live animal rides. Our very own Sky Ride will transport you from one end of the park to the other offering a view of the Meadowlands and New York City like you’ve never seen.
Q. How much is a ride ticket? Do you have bracelets?
Carnival ride tickets may be purchased at Ticket Boxes on the Main Midway and on the Carnival Midway. A single ride ticket costs $1. (Carnival rides use 3 to 5 tickets/person/ride). You may buy 56 tickets for $50, which is an 11% discount over the single ticket price.
Live animal ride tickets (Ponies, Elephant & Camel) may be purchased at the Petting Zoo Ticket Box for $5.00/person per ride.
Unlimited ride hand stamps may be purchased at Ticket Boxes on the Main Midway and on the Carnival Midway as follows. Gate Admission is additional and does NOT include live animal rides or special attractions.
Mon-Thu=$17.99/person; Fridays=$19.99/person; Saturdays/Sundays/Holidays = $24.99/person
Special attraction tickets may be purchased at the Attractions' Ticket Box.
Approximate cost follows: Freak Shows range from $1.00 to $2.00; Sideshows range from $.50 to $2.00; Bumper Boat Rides estimated at $4.00/person per ride; Bungee Jump cost TBD; Rock Wall cost TBD.
Q. We bought a Mega Pass through Advance Sale Tickets, where do we get our hand stamped?A. If you purchased a Mega Pass in Advance, please go to the Information Booth located on the Main Midway in front of the Fair Office to have your hand stamped.
Q. Is the fair indoors or outdoors?A. Although there are tented areas, we are primarily an outdoor event.
Q. Is it raining?A. Hard to tell from inside the computer. I suggest you go to our home page and check out the East Rutherford weather.
Q. What happens if it rains?A. If it happens to rain continuously for more than 30 minutes before 9:00 p.m. compelling the majority of rides and entertainment to be cancelled, State Fair Meadowlands will *validate your ticket stubs with a stamp to allow re-entry on any other day of the Fair. This policy is not valid on Opening Dollar Night, June 25.
*To validate your tickets in the event of rain, simply SAVE YOUR TICKET STUBS:
1. Go to Special Guest Services, located near the South Tower across from the Main Entrance of the Fairgrounds.
2. Present your Ticket Stub to the State Fair attendant and we’ll stamp the back to allow re-entry to the Fair on any other day of your choosing.
Q. Do you have concerts/live music?A. Not only do we have live music, this year we are having our first annual New Jersey's Got Talent music and comedy talent competition featuring local talent from around the tri-state area.
Q. What kind of food is at the Fair?A. Oh, yes we do. Over 50 food vendors offer an astonishing array of gastronomic treats, including cheese steaks, barbeque, pizza, Greek, Asian and Mexican delicacies, salads, ice cream, funnel cake and of course, cotton candy. Choose from hot foods, salads or sweets, walk-a-way foods or sit down dining. And look for the specials offered throughout the fairgrounds.
Q. What's going on today at the Fair?A. There is so much going on at the Fair on a daily basis, the best way to find out is to click on DAILY EVENTS SCHEDULE option in the Fair Information Section of the website.
Q. How do I get to the Fair?A. The Fair is conveniently located in the heart of the Tri-state area where Route 3 and the NJ Turnpike meet, easily accessible to all major highways. Additionally, there is Bus and Rail Service available from New York City and New Jersey.
By car - Address: 50 Rte 120, Giants Stadium Fairgrounds, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Bus and rail service: www.njtransit.com. For information by telephone, call NJ Transit Information Center. Automated service is available 24/7 and operators are available from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (973) 275-5555; Text TTT: (800) 772-2287
Q. Do you rent strollers?A. Yes, we have strollers and wagons that hold more than one child. Rentals are available at the Main Entrance to the fairgrounds.
Approximate daily rental costs - Stroller - $8.00; Pull Wagon - $15.00
Q. Do you rent wheelchairs?A. Yes, we do, both push and electric. Of course, you may bring your own. Our electrical wires are covered allowing easy movement throughout the fair for our wheelchair-bound patrons. Rentals are available at the Main Entrance to the Fairgrounds.
Approximate daily rental costs - Push Wheelchair - $12.00; Motorized Scooter - $30.00
Q. Do you serve alcohol at the Fair?A. No, alcohol is NOT served at the Fair; nor, are you are not allowed to bring your own.
Q. Are pets allowed at the Fair?A. In general pets are not allowed unless they are to aid a handicapped patron. Even then, they must be leashed and muzzled.