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Come One, Come All
The Biggest and Best NJ Fair is Open
By Sue Baldani, photos by Phil Hoops (ig: @hoopsapproved)
State Fair Meadowlands is now underway and this year may be better than ever. There’s always something new to see, but popular attractions like Rosaire’s Royal Racers’ Racing Pigs and Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean are just two of the shows people really look forward to every year.
“The pig races are such a crowd pleaser,” says Al Dorso, owner of the State Fair Group. The Royal Racers and are indeed treated like royalty. The Rosaire’s, he says, care for them like family and the pigs even stay in an airconditioned trailer. They bring all types of pigs – small pigs, big pigs, slow pigs and fast pigs. “It’s a fun event, and some of the kids get to pick a pig,” says Al. “If their pig wins, they get vouchers for the popcorn stand or win a candy apple or a tee shirt, or something along those lines.”
Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean is another not-tobe-missed spectacular where audiences can see pirates jousting on a steel cable tight rope high in the sky, and watch them race on the legendary Wheel of Death.
State Fair Meadowlands will continue through July 10th, and tickets can be purchased on its website or through its app. So, no need to worry about long lines delaying your entry into this magical world of fun shows, rides, games and food.
State Fair Meadowlands
1 MetLife Stadium Dr., East Rutherford, NJ 07073 https://njfair.com
Excursion Train Ride
Climb aboard for a limited opportunity to ride the non-profit Whippany Railway Museum’s excursion train... the final run until September 2022 ! Sit back and relax as the excursion provides a 45-minute, round trip ride through Morris and Essex Counties. Whether you are a seasoned railfan or first-time rider, you will be in for a memorable trip. Bring your camera—there is a large assortment of restored rail cars and locomotives at the Museum site in Whippany, along with historic railroad exhibits and operating model train layouts.
Enjoy the ride in one of the Museum’s vintage cabooses from railroads that once served New Jersey and the Metropolitan area. The 10mile excursion from Whippany to Roseland is a great excursion for the whole family. Ride in style when you upgrade to one of our premium cars. Choose from two outstanding cars: the award-winning Lackawanna Railroad Subscription Club Car No. 2454, which radiated elegance on a train once known as ‘The Millionaire’s Express’ that operated between Hoboken Terminal and Gladstone, NJ. The Central Railroad of New Jersey club car ‘Jersey Coast’ is a beautifully-restored car that features all the amenities offered by the CNJ’s deluxe Blue Comet passenger train of the 1930s. The Blue Comet ran between Jersey City and Atlantic City, NJ, and the striking paint scheme of cream and blue reminds one of a comet streaking through space.
Sunday, July 10, 2022, 1, 2, 3 & 4 pm (rain or shine) 1 Railroad Plaza, Whippany | 973-887-8177 www.WhippanyRailwayMuseum.net
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Summer Concert Series
July 8: Zaire
Zaire plays classic rock from the ‘60 to today. Zaire is known for their strong 3-part harmonies when covering such artists as the Eagles, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Beatles, Tom Petty, Rolling Stones, and more. With decades of shows under their belts, Zaire continues to delight crowds in NJ and the Lehigh Valley area.
July 22: Best of Broadway
We’re bringing Broadway to Madison with Sellwood Studios and friends! Tom Sellwood has had an extensive career singing and acting in lead roles across the world, including Broadway, London’s West End, National AND FRIENDS Tours, and throughout the US and the UK. Among his many notable roles, favorites include Raoul in ‘Phantom of the Opera’, Clifford Bradshaw in ‘Cabaret’, the title role in ‘Joseph and his Technicolor Dreamcoat’, and Frank Sinatra in ‘Sentimental Journey’.
August 5: The Thorns
The Thorns are a local cover band from Madison, NJ that plays popular hits across Rock and Pop, from Janis Joplin to Nirvana, we have a great selection of music, that will make you have a great time!
August 19: Peter & the Master Keys
We’re getting jazzy with Peter & the Master Keys! Peter & the Master Keys’ music is the perfect blend of cool sophistication and rootsy soul. Specializing in American jazz and blues from the 40’s through 60’s (with a dash of rock n’ roll thrown into the mix), they pay homage to an earlier era of live music.
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6-8pm 9 Main Street, Madison | 973-377-2982 | www.metc.org
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