2024 State Fair Meadowlands packed with a blockbuster offering of classic favorite, exciting new entertainment

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ (Bergen County) – The 2024 State Fair Meadowlands is jam packed with blockbuster entertainment from new and classic acts.

This year’s lineup has something for the entire family, from the death-defying stunts of acrobats and cyclists to hair-raising amusement rides, magicians, Broadway-style music performances and racing pigs. The State Fair Meadowlands, the summer’s largest, long-lasting New Jersey event of the summer, takes place from June 20 – July 7. Tickets are available now online.

Vintage Circus makes its NY Metro Area Debut  

This year’s free entertainment is an all-ages affair. Circus Lena is a vintage American circus performing for the first time in the New York Metro area. With sixth-generation performers, Circus Lena takes place under an Italian-style big tent, with acrobats and aerialists performing awe-inspiring acts. Comedians and jugglers will have the audience laughing and joining in the fun.

Fairgoers will also want to check out Cycle Circus’s FMX’s show, which is the largest freestyle motocross show of its kind in the world, with cycling aerial stunts and pyrotechnics that will leave crowds in amazement. Step back in time with Jurassic Kingdom. In this unique “edutainment” experience, life-like dinosaur puppets interact with the audience as they learn about these amazing reptiles.

Magic lovers will want to take in the electrifying show of illusionist Jay Mattioli. And finally, a visit to the fair is not complete without seeing Rosaire’s Racing Pigs as these adorable animals compete around the race to win a sweet treat at the finish line.

MICHAEL JACKSON, GINA ROYALE & SAMBA NOVA

Looking for world-class music and dancing? For three days (June 21-23) the high-energy Michael Jackson Tribute Showwill bring a Broadway-show experience to the fair. It has all the immortalized Jackson tunes set to MTV-reminiscent dance routines and a light show. Alternative pop music singer/songwriter Gina Royale performs at the Fair from June 28-30.

The New Jersey native’s hit “Low” is featured in the movie “After Everything.” And rounding out the Fair (July 5-7) is the Samba Nova Brazilian music and dance group. Founded by famed percussionist Ron De Francesco, Samba Nova will bring the Brazil Carnival feeling to the Fair, with fast-paced music and dancers clad in mesmerizing and extravagant feather costumes.

• Circus Lena
• Cycle Circus
• Michael Jackson Tribute Show
• Rosaire’s Racing Pigs
• Illusionist Jay Mattioli
• Jurassic Kingdom
• Gina Royale
• Samba Nova

“We’re thrilled with this year’s wide variety of world-class entertainment,” said Mike Dorso, Vice President of the State Fair Meadowlands. “People pay to see some of these acts on their own, so to have them altogether in one venue is a great value and incredible experience.”

Spanning 17 days, the State Fair Meadowlands will be open weeknights with extended hours on weekends and July 4^th.

The Fair is closed Tuesday, June 25 due to a sporting event at MetLife Stadium.

Parking is free every day for all fairgoers. Taking a ride-share service to or from the Fair?  Follow signs to the designated drop off and pick-up location.

Additional highlights of this year’s State Fair Meadowlands:

• Spectacular Fireworks Displays on both July 3^rd and July 4^th.  The fireworks can be seen from anywhere on the fairgrounds.
• Magic of Lance Gifford will dazzle crowds with his magic acts.
• Commerford Petting Zoo is a favorite for adults and children. Stroll through zoo and interact with ponies, llamas, donkeys and much more. Be sure to check out the pony rides, too, for an additional fee.

The State Fair Meadowlands will have hundreds of rides. With the largest Kiddie Land in all of New Jersey, there are plenty of options for children and adults, alike.

Also, don’t forget to try your skill at the countless games the Fair has to offer, like basketball free throws and water gun races.  For more information, visit www.njfair.com.