Meadowlands Racetrack Best Burger Battle

Saturday, May 9, 2026 – Come out to purchase and taste some of the best burgers in the area as local joints compete for cash prizes and title of Best Burger! Plus plenty of other food trucks serving everything from empanadas to ice cream to bbq

Think you have the best burger in town? Impress the judges on Saturday, May 9 for a chance at $3,000 in cash prizes. Open to area food trucks & restaurants!

Battle Details:

5-11 pm in the Backyard. Entrants must be ready to sell by 4pm and can sell any food items in addition to burger.
$1,500 Grand Prize, $1,000 2nd Place; $500 3rd Place; $500 Best Tasting Patty
$100 Entry Fee for vendors (must be paid prior to 7/8)
Entrants must prepare 6 burgers for 7:00 p.m. judging . Burger can be any combination of meat and toppings. Judging is based upon 60% taste and 40% presentation
To register please email Rachel Ryan
Food Trucks: coming early 2026

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• This Friday, 13th March, 05:30 pm, St. Pat’s Themed Buffet in East Rutherford
• This Saturday, 14th March, 05:00 pm, Elvis Tribute Show in East Rutherford
• This May, 16th May, 04:00 pm, Meadowlands Racetrack Beerfest in East Rutherford

Also check out other Food & Drink events in East Rutherford.