NJ State Fair Meadowlands returns to MetLife. Here’s what you need to know:

The New Jersey State Fair returns to MetLife on Thursday with its offering of rides, fun games and a variety of food and will be open through July 7.

The State Fair Meadowlands is open every day of the week except June 25, when MetLife Stadium will host a Copa America game on Tuesday. Tickets for the fair can be purchased on the website.

The fair’s fun pass must be purchased online in advance as there is no general admission ticket. The Fun Pass is valid for one day only and provides access to admission, free parking, petting zoo, free shows, unlimited rides (for a fee) and other entertainment. Special attractions, live animal rides, games, and food and drinks are not included in the fun pass.

The state fair, located in East Rutherford in the parking lots of MetLife Stadium, typically closes at midnight or 1 a.m. and opens at either 2 p.m. or 6 p.m., depending on the day. The box office closes at 10:30 p.m. on selected dates and 11:30 p.m. on other days.

Shows offered at the fair include magicians Jay Mattioli and Lance Gifford, a tribute to Michael Jackson, Racing Pigs, Jurassic Kingdom, Circus Lena and Cycle Circus.

There are over 100 rides on offer at the state fair, including a “children’s area” for small children.

When someone isn’t sitting on the Ferris wheel or trying to pop balloons to win a prize, they can enjoy food from over 50 different vendors, including fried Oreos and lemonade.

The state of New Jersey will also have fireworks displays on July 3rd and 4th.

The first New Jersey state fair to be held in the Meadowlands was held in 1986 as a six-day event, as stated on the website. The trade fair now extends over just over two weeks, as last year the number of visitors was over 400,000.

According to the website, the fair generates nearly $1 million in New Jersey state tax revenue. All rides are state licensed and have been inspected and approved before opening.

This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: The NJ State Fair returns to Meadowlands. What you need to know