Things to Do

Opening Day!

May 11, 2024 from 12:00pm to 05:00pm

Click to watch our 2024 Season Video!
Opening Day!

Monmouth Park is back! This 2024 season is filled with exciting events, thrilling live racing, and much more!

Coming Back for 2024:
– Every weekend, keep an eye towards the track after each race to catch one of our limited-edition “Cannon Series” T-shirts launched by our talented jockeys.
– Post times Saturdays, Sundays and holiday Mondays is 12:50pm. Fridays are still 2pm.

The live racing season is from May 11 to September 15. From Memorial Day to Labor Day every Sunday, plus special event Saturdays, is Family Fun Day, courtesy of jerseysbest.com, with activities such as face painting, a bounce house, pony rides and more!

General admission tickets on sale soon.

Be sure to pack a cooler and come to the picnic area to get a great view of the races. Contact our Group Sales Department to book any parties in the Private Picnic areas, Parterres, and more! Call Robyn & Emily at 732-571-5544.

Enjoy our delicious dining options like The Summer Wind, Lady’s Secret Café, The Winner’s Circle Terrace Bar, and The Dining Club.

General Information
Gates open at 9am.
General admission $6.
Children 12 and under are FREE.
FREE Parking.
Coolers and BYO are permitted only in the picnic area.
No pets allowed

Festival Calendar

May

May 11, 2024 from 12:00pm to 05:00pm

Opening Day!

Monmouth Park is back! This 2024 season is filled with NEW events, thrilling live racing, and much more! […]


May 12, 2024 from 12:00pm to 05:00pm

Mother's Day

Treat Mom to an exciting day at the track! […]


May 25, 2024 - May 27, 2024 from 11:00am to 05:00pm

Jersey Shore Food Truck Festival

The moment we have all been waiting for…Food Trucks are finally back with the Jersey Shore Food Truck Festival Memorial Day weekend. […]


June

June 9, 2024 from 11:00am to 05:00pm

The 52nd New Jersey Irish Festival

Feel the luck of the Irish return with the New Jersey Irish Festival Sunday, June 9. […]


June 16, 2024 from 12:00pm to 05:00pm

Father's Day

Continue a long-standing tradition or start a new one by treating Dad to an amazing Father’s Day at Monmouth Park. […]


June 22, 2024 from 12:00pm to 06:00pm

The Jersey Eats: NJ Pizza Festival

Monmouth Park hosts the The Jersey Eats: NJ Pizza Festival, Saturday, June 22. […]


June 28, 2024 from 06:00pm to 08:00pm

Jockey Bartender Night @ Blu Grotto

Join us after the races at the Beer Garden at Blu Grotto to raise money for the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund Friday, June 28. […]


June 29, 2024 - June 30, 2024 from 11:00am to 05:00pm

Win & Wine Weekend

It's the Win & Wine Weekend this June 29 & 30. […]


July

July 7, 2024 from 11:00am to 05:00pm

The Classic Car Show & Oldies Day

Enjoy a blast from the past at the Classic Car Show & Oldies Day Sunday, July 7! […]


July 13, 2024 from 12:00pm to 05:00pm

Heineken Cigar Luncheon

Your $150 ticket includes deluxe buffet, premium bar, five cigars, and more! […]


July 13, 2024 from 12:00pm to 05:00pm

Monmouth University Day

Celebrate Monmouth University at Monmouth Park! […]


July 20, 2024 from 11:00am to 07:00pm

Haskell Day!

Haskell Day is the Shore's Biggest Party and Summer's Biggest Race. […]


July 21, 2024 from 12:00pm to 05:00pm

Rutgers Day

Support your Scarlet Knights on Rutgers Day, Sunday July 21. […]


July 27, 2024 - July 28, 2024 from 11:00am to 05:00pm

Italian Festival & Wine Tasting

The Italian Festival & Wine Tasting returns Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28. […]


August

August 4, 2024 from 11:00am to 05:00pm

Latin Festival: Tacos & Tequila

It's Tacos & Tequila...a match made in Latin Festival heaven! […]


August 11, 2024 from 11:00am to 05:00pm

Count Basie Center Day

Come to the track Sunday, August 11 for a chance to win after every race! […]


August 17, 2024 - August 18, 2024 from 11:00am to 05:00pm

Surf & Turf Seafood Festival

The Shore's freshest seafood - lobster rolls, crab cakes & more! […]


August 25, 2024 from 12:00pm to 05:00pm

NJ Thoroughbred Festival & Cooler Bag Giveaway

Get your FREE cooler bag with paid admission. Celebrate all Jersey-breds. […]


August 31, 2024 - September 2, 2024 from 11:00am to 05:00pm

BBQ & NJ Craft Beer Festival

The BBQ & NJ Craft Beer Festival is back! Is your mouth watering? […]


September

August 31, 2024 - September 2, 2024 from 11:00am to 05:00pm

BBQ & NJ Craft Beer Festival - Day 2

The BBQ & NJ Craft Beer Festival is back! Is your mouth watering? […]


August 31, 2024 - September 2, 2024 from 11:00am to 05:00pm

BBQ & NJ Craft Beer Festival - Day 3

The BBQ & NJ Craft Beer Festival is back! Is your mouth watering? […]


September 7, 2024 from 11:00am to 05:00pm

Food Trucktemberfest

It's your last chance for food trucks in 2024. Don't miss out! […]


September 15, 2024 from 12:00pm to 05:00pm

Closing Day

Thanks to the best racing fans in the sport. See you next year! […]


Seating & Boxes

Family Activities

Gift Shop

Restaurants & Concessions

Concessions

NEW Lola's

Located inside first floor Grandstand, near the Sport bar.

Menu:

Coffee
American
Espresso
Espresso double
Cappuccino
Red eye
Cold brew can.
Italian Ices Cup
Hard ice cream
Soft serve
Shakes
Assorted Italian Desserts
Pretzels
Cookies/ brownies

Monmouth Burger

Located inside first floor Grandstand, north end.

Menu:

Hot Dog & Fries
Monmouth Cheeseburger
Impossible Burger
Chicken Tenders & Fries

Sausage, Peppers & Onions
Monmouth Pork Roll
Peanuts, Chips
Hard Seltzer, Premium Beer, American Macro Beer
160z Draft Beer: Yuengling and Yuengling Flight
Wine by the Glass (Red, White)
Gatorade, Soft Drinks & Water

Combinations:

Chicken Tenders, Fries & Yuengling Draft
Hot Dog, Fries & Yuengling Draft
Monmouth Burger, Fries & Yuengling Draft

The Winner's Circle

Located inside first floor Grandstand.

Menu:

Summertime Fried Chicken Sandwich w/ Garlic Aioli, Pickles & Shredded Lettuce & Fries
Chicken Tenders & Fries

Corn Dog
Hot Dog with Chili, Cheese or Sauerkraut
Mozzarella Sticks & Marinara

Soft Pretzel, Chips, Candy & Peanuts

Premium Beer, American Macro Beer, Hard Seltzers
Wine by the Glass (Red, White)
Gatorade, Soft Drinks & Water

Boardwalk Eats

Located outside north end of Grandstand at entrance to picnic area.

Menu:

Boardwalk Burger & Fries
Chicken Tenders & Fries
Hot Dog & Fries
Sausage, Peppers & Onions
Soft Pretzel, Peanuts & Chips

Premium Beer, American Macro Beer & Wine by the Glass (Red, White)
Gatorade, Soft Drinks & Water

Local Craft & Derby Dogs

Located inside first floor Grandstand.

Menu:

Hot Dog with Chili, Cheese Sauce, Sauerkraut, Jalapeños or Bacon Bits
Peanuts & Chips

Local Breweries

  • Carton Brewing
  • Kane Brewing Co.
  • Toms River Brewing
  • Ross Brewing Co.
  • Twin Lights Brewing

Wine by the Glass (Red, White)
Gatorade, Soft Drinks & Water

Local Smoke BBQ

Located inside first floor Grandstand.

Menu:

BBQ Slider Trifecta (Any Combo of 3 BBQ Meats)
Mac & Cheese Bowl (Topped with Choice of BBQ Meat)
Chopped Beef Brisket Sandwich
Pulled Chicken Sandwich
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Macaroni & Cheese
Chips

Fishers Island Spiked Lemonade, Hard Seltzer, Premium Beer & American Macro Beer
Wine by the Glass (Red, White)
Soft Drinks & Water

Trifecta 1-2-4

First Floor Clubhouse.

Menu: 

Soup of the Day
1-2-4 Burger & Fries
Grilled Buffalo Chicken Sandwich & Fries
Nachos
Chicken Tenders & Fries
Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara
Hot Dog
Soft Pretzel
Sausage, Pepper & Onions
Chips, Peanuts & Candy

Hard Seltzer, Premium Beer & American Macro Beer
Wine by the Glass (Red, White)
Soft Drinks & Water
Coffee

Max's Famous Hot Dogs

Located adjacent to the walking ring.

Showcasing a delicious variety of the most famous hot dogs on the Jersey Shore and more!

Menu:

  • Jersey Dog : pork roll and cheese.
  • Spicy Jockey: pepper jack cheese, jalapenos, & siracha
  • The Parker: pulled pork & crumbles chips
  • Cheeseburger
  • Veggie burger
  • Chicken Tenders
  • Pulled Pork Sandwich
  • Onion Rings
  • French Fries

Bars

NEW Winner's Circle Terrace Bar

Located on the second floor of the Clubhouse.

Premium Beer, Hard Seltzer
Mixed Cocktails
Wine by the Glass (Red, White)

Open to the public, every race day.

Top of the Stretch Bar

Located in the Picnic Area.

Hot Dog with Toppings
Di Fara Pizza by the Slice
Soft Pretzel, Peanuts & Chips

16oz Draft Beer
Hard Seltzer, Wine by the Glass (Red, White)
Gatorade, Soft Drinks & Water

Beginning July 3, 2020, ALL guests purchasing alcohol must present a valid photo ID with every transaction.  No exceptions.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Dead Heat

Located inside first floor Grandstand.

Hard Seltzer, Premium Beer

American Macro Beer

Wine by the Glass (Red, White)

Peanuts, Soft Pretzels, Chips

Gatorade, Soft Drinks, Bottled Water

Beginning July 3, 2020, ALL guests purchasing alcohol must present a valid photo ID with every transaction.  No exceptions.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Silver Bullet Bar

Located inside first floor Grandstand.  Full-service bar.  High top tables overlooking the Grandstand apron with a panoramic view of the stretch.

Call Mixed Cocktail

Premium Mixed Cocktail

Hard Seltzer, Premium Beer,

American Macro Beer

160z Craft Beer

Soft Pretzels, Peanuts, Chips

Gatorade, Soft Drinks. Water

Beginning July 3, 2020, ALL guests purchasing alcohol must present a valid photo ID with every transaction.  No exceptions.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

1/8th Pole Bacardi Bar

NEW Location next to Boardwalk Eats

Menu:

Bacardi Rum Buckets

Frozen Drinks

Premium Mixed Cocktail

American Macro Beer, Hard Seltzer

Peanuts, Chips, Soft Drinks, Gatorade, Water

Beginning July 3, 2020, ALL guests purchasing alcohol must present a valid photo ID with every transaction.  No exceptions.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Photo Finish

Located inside first floor Grandstand.

Snacks
Beer, Seltzers, Wine, Pepsi Products, Bottled Water

Beginning July 3, 2020, ALL guests purchasing alcohol must present a valid photo ID with every transaction.  No exceptions.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Finish Line Bar

Located inside first floor Grandstand, south end.

Drink Menu:
Premium Mixed Cocktails

Soft Pretzels
Popcorn

Beer, Seltzers, Wine, Pepsi Products, Bottled Water

Beginning July 3, 2020, ALL guests purchasing alcohol must present a valid photo ID with every transaction.  No exceptions.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Lady's Secret Bar

Located outside first floor Clubhouse, adjacent to walking ring.

Full-service bar open 1pm-end of racing Fridays/Mondays, 11am-end of racing weekends.

Beginning July 3, 2020, ALL guests purchasing alcohol must present a valid photo ID with every transaction.  No exceptions.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Patio Terrace Teletheater Bar

Located on first floor Clubhouse, inside Patio Terrace Teletheater.

Open 11am-7pm on racedays.

Beginning July 3, 2020, ALL guests purchasing alcohol must present a valid photo ID with every transaction.  No exceptions.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Caesars Sports Bar

Located inside first floor Grandstand.

Hours:

Monday-Wednesday: 12pm-7pm
Thursday-Friday: 12pm-9pm
Saturday-Sunday: 11am-9pm

Beginning July 3, 2020, ALL guests purchasing alcohol must present a valid photo ID with every transaction.  No exceptions.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation.