Free Admission Visitors get a free sneak-peek into the popular summer meeting just five days prior to the start of the 142nd racing season. Saratoga's Open House is fun for the whole family, with a full day of games, activities, live music, food, pony rides, behind-the-scenes tours, mascot races, handicapping seminars, and non-wagering horse racing. Proceeds from the day's events benefit dozens of local non-profit organizations.
In appreciation of racing's greatest fans, NYRA is offering FREE grandstand and reduced clubhouse admission on Opening Day - Friday, July 23. Thank you for your unwavering support!
It’s an annual tradition that signals the start of the summer meet – the Hat Contest. Don your favorite hat piece in one of the following categories:
Registration is at noon. Prizes are awarded to the top three contestants in each category.
Irish eyes will be smiling….and dancing in the middle of summer for the second Mid-Summer St. Patrick’s Day at Saratoga Race Course. Event highlights include performances by the Orange County AOH Pipes and Drums and the Boland School of Dance plus Irish food and beer and a special giveaway!
College students are invited to Saratoga Race Course to earn scholarships, win great prizes and enjoy America’s Racetrack! All college students, with valid college ID, will receive free grandstand admission. The 1st 1,000 college students will receive a commemorative t-shirt. All students will be invited to sign-up to win a $1,000 scholarship after each race. Other prizes to be given away include IPODs, I-Tune cards, digital cameras and more. Plus students can enjoy activities with FLY 92, food and beverage specials and more.
Saratoga Fans can enjoy two “Party at the Spa” events this summer, the second and last Fridays of the meet. Party at the Spa features a first post of 2:30 pm with the last race starting before “full twilight” hits Saratoga. Stay tuned for details on location & bands.
Sip and sample some of New York's best wines in the much anticipated return of the Galloping Grapes wine festival at the Spa. Raise a glass of your favorite red or white in the backyard to benefit the Times Union Hope Fund and Gift of Life. The following wineries will be on-track: Ledge Rock Hill Winery Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 day of event For ticket information, please visit www.timesunion.com/gallopinggrapes
Celebrate the fun (and sweets) of Halloween in August. Kids, come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume and trick-or-treat at some of Saratoga Race Course’s most historic landmarks or show off your Halloween duds in a special costume parade. Prizes will be awarded to the best costume.
Lifestyle Expo 9 -10:30am and 11am - 5pm Join in the “pink” atmosphere as we celebrate women and the glamour they bring to Saratoga Race Course during Fabulous Fillies Day. Held just one day before the Spa’s premier filly race, the Alabama, ladies will have opportunity to peruse an array of displays at a Lifestyle Expo in the backyard featuring products and information focused on fashion, health care, personal improvement and leisure. Trackside will also take on a pink hue with several filly and mare races that day. And ladies will have their chance to win Judith Ripka cushion stone earrings courtesy of Northeastern Fine Jewelry and to benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. A full silent auction will take place from noon to 4 pm with many exciting items available. Breast cancer survivors and supporters can participate in the “Pink Parade in the Paddock” at 11 am. Interested participants can email jadams@nyrainc.com for details. There will also be a special salute to Linda Rice, first female leading trainer at Saratoga (2009) plus the first 25,000 fans will receive a pink wristband, courtesy of The BCRF.
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The coolest way to beat the summer heat, racing fans will come to the Spa spoon-in-hand as they prepare to compete in the ultimate in chilly contests – the Stewart’s ice cream eating on Wednesday, August 25th. Registration is at Noon at the Jockey Silks Room. Contestants will be divided into three age groups - kids, teens and adults - as they battle to see who can down a pint of ice cream the fastest. The competition will unfold outside the jockey silks area at Saratoga Race Course. The winner will receive gift certificates for free ice cream courtesy of Stewart’s Shops. The Stewart’s Shops Ice Cream Eating Contest is part of the 15th annual Travers Festival, which celebrates the 141st running of the Travers Stakes on Saturday, August 28th.
Get a taste of Italy as Saratoga celebrates the San Gennaro Day. Enjoy the classic songs of Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett from Frank Micare or strolling accordionist Dominic Adamo plus watch demonstrations of the traditional Italian folk dance the Tarantella from the IACC Italian Vallerina Dancers or bocce from the West Albany Italian Benevolent Society. Italian food specialties, too.
A “pint” sized competition will bring big brewers to the backyard on the eve of the 141st running of the Travers Stakes as Saratoga Race Course hosts the 13th annual “Battle of the Brews.” A frothy backyard battle, patrons 21 years and older will have a chance to sample some great microbrews and then and then offer critiques in categories like “people’s choice,” and “judge’s choice.” Admission to the Battle of the Brews is $25. Proceeds benefit the American Red Cross Adirondack Saratoga Chapter. Sample brews and micro ciders from:
The Spa pays tribute to those who have served our country with a special pre-racing ceremony. All veterans and active military receive complimentary admission with military with ID, courtesy of the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors.
On the final two days of the142nd racing season, families are invited to experience fun, games, and entertainment at Saratoga Race Course’s annual Family Fun Fest, to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region. The two-day festival will take place on Sunday, September 5th from 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Monday, September 6th, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. During this time, the backyard area will host a variety of family-friendly attractions such as carnival games, face painting, caricatures, spin art, giant inflatables and pony rides. Juggler and stilt walker Sparkles will entertain both young and old and there will be a magic show, too. Kids can also climb Coca-Cola’s inflatable rock wall, try the Adrenaline Rush obstacle course, or bounce in the Bounce Around house. Proceeds from activities at the Family Fun Fest benefit Ronald McDonald Charities of the Capital Region. The non-profit organization provides comfort, support and respite for families of seriously ill children in a compassionate, home-like environment.
The Spa will provide fans with one last chance to indulge in a traditional red, white and blue afternoon at America’s Racetrack featuring a quintessential Labor Day barbecue lunch that is so popular that it’s now two days. For $24 ($14 for kids ages 3 – 12), fans can enjoy an all-American barbeque that features hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, salad, dessert and more at the track’s At the Rail tent. The price includes Clubhouse admission and an official “Post Parade” program. For reservations, call 1-888-516-NYRA.
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