State Fair Meadowlands In Bergen County Is Canceled For Next 2 Years: Here's Why

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — In a surprise announcement, the organizers of the annual State Fair Meadowlands, which includes popular attractions like pig races and fireworks each year, has been canceled for this year and next.

The event usually runs in East Rutherford from late June through the first week in July, with games, fair food, pig races, live music, and often two nights of Independence Day fireworks.

This year, fans of the fair began asking questions on the fair's social media pages, wondering about the schedule. "Hurry up and post new dates!" wrote one commenter on Instagram two weeks ago.

This week, the organizers posted a message on the event website. It said: "State Fair Meadowlands is taking a two-year hiatus at MetLife Stadium's request to accommodate the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

"We will be reimagining our fair to make it bigger, better, and more family-friendly than ever. We look forward to welcomign guests back in the summer of 2027."

Other Fireworks

Those looking for a day of fun and fireworks in North Jersey can consider the free, daylong "Star Spangled Spectacular" in Bergen County. Information is here.

Two Other State Fairs

One fan wrote on the fair's Instagram account that patrons could also enjoy a state fair in Mercer County through July 6. That fair is co-sponsored by LEAD, Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence.

And New Jersey also runs a state fair each year in Sussex County in Augusta. This year they're calling it the New Jersey State Fair/Sussex County Farm and Horse Show. It runs in August.