What do you get when you bring together a high dive show, a hypnotist, a petting zoo, fireworks, a batcopter, racing pigs, over 50 food vendors, and a sky ride, all in one fun-and-activity-packed place? You get the State Fair Meadowlands, coming to East Rutherford Thursday, June 21st through Sunday, July 8th.

For 18 days this summer, the Meadowlands will be transformed into the fairground of your dreams. Besides rides, cotton candy and the usual fair trappings, look forward to free shows and concerts including in the price of admission, with performances from the best bands in the Garden State as well as unique performances ranging from a magic show from the Belmont Festival of Magic Show to a one-of-a-kind pyrotechnic-filled live circus.

Since 1921, State Fair Meadowlands has been a local institution, with fun, prizes and entertainment galore. Head out during summer evenings this year to make the most of what’s on offer. Information about ticketing and hours of information available here.

The State Fair Meadowlands are located at 1 MetLife Stadium Drive in East Rutherford, NJ. BestRentNJ.com rental apartments available for lease in East Rutherford include listings at Liberty Terrace. Other nearby apts for rent include rentals at Next at Xchangeand Helix at Xchange, located in Secaucus, and Towne Center at Englewood. UseBestRentNJ.coms Apartment Locator to find the Garden State residence that’s right for you.