FREE Shows

THE STEVE BAYNER HYPNOTIST SHOW

Offering fairgoers an exceptional show for over 20 years at State Fair Meadowlands, Steve Bayner 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.

Location/Shows: Main Stage, click here for schedule

ROSAIRE’S ROYAL RACING PIGS

Don’t miss 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!

Location/Shows: Main Midway, click here for schedule

OPEN-AIR THRILL SHOW

Come and see the best of the best at one of the oldest and most respected thrill shows in the country! Children and adults alike will be dazzled by the adept daredevils and acrobats as they perform death-defying feats:

• Wheel of Thrills (Double Wheel Act)
• Globe of Death (Extreme Motorcycle Stunt Act)
• Cyber Cycle Act
• 90′ Sway Pole
• Aerial Trapeze
• Flying Acrobats
• High Wire Aerialists
• The Maximas Clown
• Ringmaster

Location/Shows: Main Midway, click here for schedule

HIGH DIVE SHOW: “The Daredevil Firemen”

World-class diving mixed with comedy, music, and breathtaking thrills!

The local fire department has quite the task ahead of them. A frantic woman loses her baby, and the team is determined to help. Out of nowhere, the baby appears on the 5-meter platform. He’s stranded, so the firemen begin their rescue attempt. What follows is controlled chaos! As they work together to rescue the baby, they perform hilarious acrobatic comedy dives that don’t seem to get them any closer to saving the baby.

In addition to comedy dives, this show features Olympic style dives, a high dive and fire dive. This is an engaging and family friendly show!

Location/Shows: Main Midway, click here for schedule

COMEDIAN GEMINI LOMBARDI

John “Gemini” Lombardi is a high-energy comedian whose act includes amazing magic, exquisite standup, audience participation, and award-winning ventriloquism. Gemini hysterically makes his puppets seem to come alive. This is one show the entire family will not want to miss. As a Brooklyn-born New York City entertainer with quick wit and a lovable character, Gemini is one of the top headlining acts at the Borgata Casino and theaters around the country.

Location/Shows: American Stage, click here for schedule

COMMERFORD’S EDUCATIONAL PETTING ZOO & ANIMAL RIDES

Offering kids of all ages an 0pportunity to touch, feed, and learn about animals and their habitats.  America’s premier petting zoo will be at State Fair Meadowlands every day. You’ll find elephants, camels, ponies, kangaroos, goats, llamas, and other domestic and wild animals from around the world including exotic birds.Also available is the opportunity to ride live animals such as an elephant, camel and ponies.  The Zoo is FREE with Fair admission; there is a cost to ride the live animals, which is not included in the Unlimited Ride Hand Stamp.

Hours: Open during Fair hours. Animal rides require additional charge. Tickets are available at the Petting Zoo Box Office.

FIREWORKS

Two Nights of Spectacular Fireworks Shows: July 3 & 4

Enjoy amazing fireworks shows, visible from anywhere on the Midway at State Fair Meadowlands! Click here for schedule.

LIVE CONCERTS

Click here for FREE live concert schedule at the fair.