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Gluten-free shoppers have a big weekend ahead in Hudson County, NJ. The Wicked Gluten Free Expo NJ/NY Metro lands at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus on Saturday, Nov. 7, and Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, with more than 100 booths of gluten-free brands, bakeries, eateries and celiac nonprofits.
Our team is flagging this one early because tickets are online only for the NJ/NY show. No tickets will be sold at the door. Timed entry slots for Saturday morning and Sunday at 10 a.m. are already sold out on the official store, so check the Wicked Gluten Free ticket page for current availability before you plan the day.
When and where
- Dates: Saturday, Nov. 7, and Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026
- Hours: Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Venue: Meadowlands Exposition Center, 355 Plaza Drive, Secaucus, NJ 07094
- Organizer: Wicked Gluten Free expos and events
It is also listed on the Meadowlands Exposition Center calendar. Pair it with our running list of things to do in Hudson County this weekend, or dig into more hometown ideas in our things to do in Secaucus guide.
What is at the expo
Organizers describe this as a food-first show. Expect 100-plus booths sampling and selling cookies, cake mixes, breads, pasta, pizza crusts, pierogi and more, plus prepared food vendors and food trucks. There is a kids play area, presentations and demos on the show floor, and a photo area. All paid attendees receive a Wicked Gluten Free logo tote bag.
Some smaller vendors are Sunday only, including Make It GF, Twisty and Gluten Free Easy, according to the NJ/NY section of the expos page. If you are hunting bakery-style treats year-round after the expo, our list of best bakeries in Hudson County is a solid follow-up.
Tickets, timed entry and kids
For this NJ/NY Metro expo, tickets are available online only. The organizer states clearly that no tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets are valid for the purchased day only.
Entry is timed. You may enter at your purchased hour or later and stay as long as you like. Arriving early means waiting. Your purchased hour is a guaranteed one-hour window for entry, not a promise of walking straight in, and lines are common.
Kids ages 5 and under are free all day and do not need a ticket. Kids 6 to 12 need a kids ticket, and every kids ticket must accompany at least one adult ticket. Adult single-day tickets generally start around $31.99 (NJ tax included), with lower prices for later entry times; weekend passes are also listed on the store when available. Some early Saturday slots and Sunday 10 a.m. show as sold out, so refresh the official ticket page for what is open now.
Celiac safety and what to bring
This is a gluten-free expo, not an allergen-free expo. Booths are marked for dedicated gluten-free facilities versus shared facilities with vetted cross-contamination protocols, so you can decide what fits your comfort level. Gluten-containing food is not allowed inside the venue, including kids snacks. Beverages are permitted, and drinks are also sold on site.
Bring both cash and cards; some vendors are cash only. A cooler in the car helps if you stock up on perishables. Wristbands at the door let you visit outdoor food vendors or run purchases to the car. Strollers and wagons are allowed. Parking is available, but expect a walk from your car.
How this fits your November calendar
If you are stacking weekend plans, start with our things to do in Hudson County in November roundup, then lock in expo tickets before your preferred hour fills. For full details straight from the source, use the Wicked Gluten Free expos page and the NJ/NY Metro ticket store.
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Photo: Wicked Gluten Free / wickedglutenfree.com
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