Things to Do

Opening Day!

May 13, 2023 from 12:00pm to 05:00pm

Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport, NJ Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport, NJ
07-03-20 MP OpeningDay_01 Horses pass the Grandstand at Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport, NJ win race 1 on Opening Day, Friday July 3, 2020. Photo By Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO.

Monmouth Park is back! This 2023 season is filled with NEW events, thrilling live racing, and much more!

NEW for 2023:
New Events:
– Latin Festival
– Seafood & Seltzer Festival
– Post times Saturdays, Sundays and holiday Mondays is 12:40pm. Fridays are still 2pm.

The live racing season is from May 13 to September 10. From Memorial Day to Labor Day every Sunday is Family Fun Day with activities such as face painting, a bounce house, pony rides and more!

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 & Danielle at 732-571-5544.

Enjoy our delicious dining options like The Summer Wind, Lady’s Secret Café, 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 13, 2023 from 12:00pm to 05:00pm

Opening Day!

Monmouth Park is back! This 2023 season is filled with NEW events, thrilling live racing, and much more! […]


May 14, 2023 from 12:00pm to 05:00pm

Mother's Day

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


May 27, 2023 - May 29, 2023 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 10, 2023 from 11:00am to 05:00pm

Retro Long-Sleeved Baseball Tee Giveaway

Enjoy a blast from the past with our annual Giveaway! […]


June 11, 2023 from 11:00am to 05:00pm

The 51st New Jersey Irish Festival

Feel the luck of the Irish return with the New Jersey Irish Festival Sunday, June 11. […]


June 17, 2023 from 11:00am to 05:00pm

Haskell Preview Day

Haskell Preview Day will feature four stakes races all on the road to Haskell Day. […]


June 18, 2023 from 11:00am 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 24, 2023 - June 25, 2023 from 11:00am to 05:00pm

Wine & Pizza Festival

Don’t whine, Wine and Pizza Festival is back June 24 & 25. […]


June 30, 2023 from 06:00pm to 08:00pm

PDJF Charity Party with Jockey Bartenders

Join us after the races at the Beer Garden at Blu Grotto to raise money for the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund Friday, June 30. […]


July

July 8, 2023 from 11:00am to 05:00pm

Monmouth University Day

Celebrate Monmouth University at Monmouth Park! […]


July 9, 2023 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 9! […]


July 15, 2023 from 11:00am to 05:00pm

The Heineken Cigar Luncheon

The Heineken Cigar Luncheon is a 200-person event located at the Patio Terrace Rooftop. […]


July 15, 2023 from 11:00am to 05:00pm

Rutgers Day

Support your Scarlet Knights on Rutgers Day, Saturday July 15. […]


July 16, 2023 from 11:00am to 05:00pm

Count Basie Day

Come to the track Sunday, July 16 for a chance to win after every race! […]


July 22, 2023 from 11:00am to 05:00pm

Haskell Day!

Come to Summer's Biggest Party Saturday, July 22! […]


July 29, 2023 - July 30, 2023 from 11:00am to 05:00pm

Italian Festival & Wine Tasting

Come enjoy the Italian Festival & Wine Tasting July 29 & 30! […]


August

August 6, 2023 from 11:00am to 05:00pm

Latin Festival: Tacos & Tequila

It’s a Cinco de Mayo celebration in the middle of summer! […]


August 12, 2023 - August 13, 2023 from 11:00am to 05:00pm

Seafood 'N Seltzer Fest

Lobster rolls, crab cakes and now seltzers! […]


August 19, 2023 from 11:00am to 05:00pm

Live & Local Music Festival

Celebrate the Shore's local music scene and enjoy live performances from Lake House Music Academy Saturday, August 19. […]


August 27, 2023 from 11:00am to 05:00pm

NJ Thoroughbred Festival & Giveaway

Come to Monmouth Park to celebrate New Jersey Thoroughbred racing! […]


September

September 2, 2023 - September 4, 2023 from 11:00am to 05:00pm

BBQ & NJ Craft Beer Festival

It’s time for our annual BBQ & NJ Craft Beer Festival! […]


September 9, 2023 - September 10, 2023 from 11:00am to 05:00pm

Food Trucktemberfest

Food Truck season just got a bit longer with day two of Food Trucktemberfest added. […]


Seating & Boxes

Family Activities

Gift Shop

Restaurants & Concessions

Concessions

Monmouth Burger

Located inside first floor Grandstand, north end.

Menu:

Hot Dog
Fries
Monmouth Burger Single
Monmouth Double  Cheeseburger
Impossible Burger
Monmouth Chicken Sandwich
Monmouth Pork Roll
Peanuts, Chips
Hard Seltzer, Premium Beer, American Macro Beer,

160z Draft Beer:  Yuengling and Yuengling Flight Drafts

Wine by the Glass (Red, White)

Combinations:

Monmouth Park Pork Roll & Yuengling Draft

Hot Dog, Fries, American Macro Beer

Monmouth Double Cheeseburger, Fires & Premium Beer

The Winner's Circle

Located inside first floor Grandstand.

Menu:

Summertime Fried Chicken Sandwich w/Garlic Aioli, Pickles & Shredded Cheese
Southern Hot Chicken Loaded Fries w/Pickles & Ranch
Buffalo Mac & Cheese
Chicken Tenders & Fries

Corn Dog

Hot Dog
Mozzarella Sticks & Marinara
Fries
Premium Beer, American Macro Beer, Hard Seltzers

Wine by the Glass (Red, White)

Soft Drinks, Gatorade, Bottled Water, Coffee (hot & cold brew)

Boardwalk Eats

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

Menu:

Fried Shrimp
Clam Strips
Jersey Shore Crabby Fries
Disco Fries
Funnel Cake

Pretzels

Corn Dogs
Boardwalk Double Cheeseburger
Chicken Tenders & Fries
1/4 Hot Dog
Sausage, Peppers & Onions
Fries
Cherry Italian Ice
Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwich
Vanilla Cone w/Peanuts & Chocolate
Beer, Seltzers, Wine, Pepsi Products, Bottled Water

Local Craft & Derby Dogs

Located inside first floor Grandstand.

Menu:

Specialty Sabrett Snap Hot Dogs

  • The Heights
  • The Hot Cheese Cheeto
  • The Spicy Pig

Local Breweries

  • Carton Brewing
  • Kane Brewing Company
  • Toms River Brewery
  • Ross Brewing Company
  • Screamin’ Hill Brewery

Wine by the Glass (Red, White)

Peanuts, Chips,

Gatorade, Soft Drinks, Water

Local Smoke BBQ

Located inside first floor Grandstand.

Menu:

Variety of Hot, Specialty Sandwiches

  • Pulled Pork
  • Beef Brisket
  • Pulled Chicken

Mac & Cheese

Bourbon Lemonade

Fisher’s Island Lemonade

Beer, Seltzers, Wine, Pepsi Products, Bottled Water

Strollo's Lighthouse

First Floor Grandstand.

Menu:

Ice Cream, Italian Ice, Shakes

Trifecta 1-2-4

First Floor Clubhouse.

Menu: 

Soup

Burgers

Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches

Nachos

Chicken Tenders

Mozzarella Sticks

Hot Dogs

Sausage/pepper/onion

Beer, Seltzers, Wine, Pepsi Products, Bottled Water, Coffee (Hot & Cold Brew)

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

Top of the Stretch Bar

Located in the Picnic Area.

$2 hot dogs, $4 16-oz Michelob Ultra and Landshark drafts every race day, weather permitting.  As well as rum buckets!

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.

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:
Summer Wind
Monmouth Mule
Mint Julep
Black Eyed Susan
Keeneland Breeze

Soft Pretzels
Popcorn

Churros

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.