I hate leaving low reviews. However, this was a sad experience. I had attended this fair during my…read moreyouth, and it was sketchy then, but had a certain charm to it. However, as an adult, this attraction appears to have gotten even sketchier. Outrageously priced, massive lines, poor crowd control, unruly patrons, rude and seedy vendors/ride operators, etc. For the prices, you truly aren't getting much food or entertainment-wise. Same goes for the entry ticket fee. Overall, the experience doesn't deliver for the price. Check out the Sussex County Fair for a true experience that you will enjoy, especially considering it is nothing like what I mention above. I'll pass on this one in the future.

I have been coming to this fair for years and years and for a long time. I love fairs in general so…read moreI'm a little biased already. It's a fun time. Tickets were online only and the process was easy. You have the option of entry fee and/or a wristband that gets you unlimited rides. The entrance and intial part of the fair is mostly food and the crowd attractions. Pig racing, dirt bike show, Magic etc. The rides were past that along with the standard fair games to win prizes. Most of the staff I encountered were all very nice. It's a great way to spend your day.

Astronomical Blessings! What a wondrous spectacle we didst witness! The hall was truly majestic,…read moreand the revelry was of the highest order. The atmosphere and the feats of skill were most phenomenal to behold. As for the victuals, they were prepared with great mastery, seasoned to perfection and most savory. We were served a feast of roasted dragon, tubers of the earth, and sweet maize, followed by a refreshing flagon of nectar. The tournament featured six valiant Knights who didst clash upon the field of honor. Mine own party was seated within the Black and White Knight's pavilion; alas, our champion didst fall, yet our spirits remained high. 'Tis a gathering place most fitting for the celebration of betrothals, natal days, or the marking of scholarly achievements. Though we attended for the sheer joy of the sport, I declare this venue a marvel for young squires and even those merry fellows seeking a bachelor's feast. By my troth, I shall return to this hall again!

After many (many - MANY) years of passing by on the highway, we finally got to experience it for…read morethe first time. Bought tickets for a Friday night show on a holiday weekend. Went early and there was a line waiting to get it. Not crazy. The show actors came out to greet us. After the wait we got let in and assigned a color. Took a picture and then we waited in the lobby for the show to start. Bought some trinkets and other items. Got called to go to a door. The arena was cold, so bring a light sweater. Walked to our seats and the server introduced herself. She told us what to expect and when. The show and food started. The food was good, no memorable. Show was also entertaining. Server was efficient. Overall, a well managed location, good, clean and friendly service, fun show you end up cheering for your color. Make sure to tip your server well if you think they did a good job. Had fun and won't wait again for many years to go back.

Rutherford is an ideal place to live. It is by far one the nicest towns in southern Bergen County…read morewith an easy commute to NYC via the Rutherford Train Station or bus, and is close to all major highways route 3 and 17. I moved here just for the schools, and the town is often hosting fun events for residents such as parades & festivals, and offers free outdoor concerts at Lincoln Park during the Summer. Rutherford is home to Felician College, and the Boat House hosted by the Nereid Boat Club. The downtown district offers many restaurants and shops. The restaurants are BYOB and there are no bars which means quiet neighborhoods. The town names itself the Borough of Trees because of all the mature trees that line the residential street. My home like many in this town line the Passaic River and to my surprise when a nighbor landed his sea plane on it. Truly a wonderful safe place to live.

Yesterday - Saturday 6/4/2016 my brother Rich Danza invited us to join the fam to a night out for…read morefun and tasty eats at the Jersey vs Philly Food Truck Mashup at the Meadowlands. I say without hesitation this was one of the worst planned and overly sold food festivals I have had the opportunity to attend, and I have attended many.. Many of which are much larger in size and scope in NYC, Brooklyn, Philly and in Boston, yet they were all better managed to help assure customer satisfaction was at the forefront of the event. Exposure North Jersey shame on you for overselling the event 20 fold and cramming an event which required about 10x the sq footage to help assure a successful event. I hope you take notice of the endless list of complaints on Facebook and social media and trust me the complaints and constructive criticism is in the high hundreds, perhaps thousands and reevaluate a better plan to help assure better success in the future. It is highly doubtful I shall ever patronize another event hosted by Exposure North Jersey and their obvious money grab from not only the vendors, but more importantly the customer base. https://m.facebook.com/ExposureNorthJersey/

Probably one of the most unorganized events I ever been too. The lines were way to long and the…read morelocation was way to small for a event that had a $5 admission fee. Whoever planned this event shouldn't be in charge at anymore events.

What a great venue! Saw the Gorilla Biscuits / American Nightmare / Kill Your Idols / Desperate…read moreMeasures show last night in the Black Box part of the Williams Center, and it was an excellent time. I wish this venue was closer to me, I'd be there for every hardcore show they put on. For this show there was no barricade; I don't know if that varies from one show to another, but I was happy to see the lack of a barrier when we walked in. The security was just how you want them to be at this kind of show: present and there if needed, but not getting in anyone's way or preventing people from dancing or stagediving. There are two bars in the main area of the Black Box, one at the back, one on the side. And then merch was sold upstairs, and there's another bar there. Snack machines, and candy is also sold at at least one of the bars. I paid $7 for a 12 oz. can of Miller Lite or $9 for Corona, I'm not sure what size that was, 11 or 12 oz. I guess, one of those weird tall, skinny cans. The sound quality here is excellent. They had some lights going on during the bands' sets, but nothing too showy or intrusive. Really, just all around top-quality in terms of sound, stage setup, production. All the employees I encountered were very friendly. This was a pretty big crowd; I don't know if it was sold out or not, but the place was packed by the time AN went on. Sometimes staff can be unpleasant or just generally serious, handling this many people in a theater size venue, but these folks all seemed happy to have us there. I love the Black Box at Williams Center and hope to be back soon.

I had never heard of the Williams Center until recently, when one of my favorite bands happened to…read morebe playing in their Black Box area. The space apparently hosted everything from movies to musical acts to comedy and more. The "Black Box" room was an intimate, open rectangle next to a more formal theater space with tiered row seating. There were merch tables and two bars set up around the perimeter with general admission standing room in the center leading up to the stage. The sound quality was spectacular, and it was nice to be right in the middle of the action. I would definitely see another show there.

On 10/17/25, we visited the Brighton Asylum for a "Spooktacular Evening!"…read more (The facility was an actual Mental Asylum back in the 1940's). You can either purchase tickets online or right at the place. The basic tickets were $60 each. However, the closer you get to Halloween, the ticket prices go up. Upon entry to the Brighton Asylum, there are several people outside, directing you to parking. We went through 3 very cool and fun haunted houses. Actors are dressed in scary costumes. They try to scare you, but will direct you through the haunted house. Visibility can be a little tricky in some areas of the houses. The house has several exits, in case you've "just had enough". It took approximately 1 1/2 hours for the entire visit. Just some cautions for those who have any type of limitations. In one house, there's at least two tunnels you really have to "bend over" and walk through at least 10 to 12 steps. In another house, there's at least three long flights of steps to climb up and down. The facility does have some extras like ax throwing and an escape room which will cost extra money. Definitely recommend the Brighton Asylum for a fun evening! The Brighton Asylum is located at 2 Brighton Rd. off of Van Houten Ave. in the back area. A gift shop is available with Brighton Asylum Tee Shirts. Porta John's are available on the premises.

Definitely a must do during halloween season! They have 3 different room filled with scary actors…read moreand interesting decoration. I recommend getting the fast pass because the wait can be long especially closer to Halloween. They also had a Horror film museum with replicas of the outfits worn in the movies. Definitely a must try

Thanks to Yelp, we got the tickets to the food festival. The parking lot around the festival was…read morecharging much higher price, so I parked at AD parking for $5. Since we had VIP tickets, the check in process was quick, but the perks of VIP were so underwhelming. Inside the festival there were lots of food stalls, some small rides and entertainment booths and there a big stage for live performances. We got to see a wonderful Chinese song and some drumming by a Japanese group. The food items were super expensive. Most places were selling stuff for $16 or above, and the items were not worth the price. Some of the good stuff were the dumplings, ube ice cream and bubble tea. We went to entertainment booths to try some of the children's rides and games. They were below average. We spent few hours at the festival but overall experience below expectations.

10/25/25 Rutherford NJ - well-represented vendors and food variety for a taste of Asia (and a bit…read moreof Latin America!)l You'd normally have to go on a food crawl around Flushing, Queens to encounter so many different regions and flavors of food. We came during the first session on Saturday morning just after opening so it wasn't too crowded yet. As it was around lunchtime, it was perfect for snacking on a variety of plates. The food prices are pretty typical fairground rates, i.e. expectedly overpriced. As many reviewers have noted, the cost can add up between the entry ticket fee and individual food stalls. It's best to come with a small group so you can split orders and try a variety of things (4-5 people is ideal). Dream Asia hosts food fests in other cities as well (Las Vegas, Philly, Baltimore, Winston-Salem NC) but this event was held in Rutherford NJ in a parking lot of the American Dream Mall, and traffic/parking was well-directed and organized, despite the enormity of the Meadowlands complex. As it was close to Halloween there was trick or treating at every vendor booth so my child really enjoyed that. There were also performances and some kids activities like a bounce house. Definitely show up hungry and ready to chow down!