Aug 18, 2017
Taste NY: Food & Artisans
Every Saturday & Sunday beginning July 22
Taste NY: Food & Artisans is a lively on-track market of numerous food and artisan vendors featuring products made exclusively in New York State. The market will be held each Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Berkshire Bank Saratoga Pavilion.
Participating Vendors:
The Beginning Shop
Black Kettle Soap
The Chocolate Spoon
Hoosick Hickory
IM2 Handmade Items
Jillian's Apothecary
Lifestyles of Saratoga
Lucky Clover Artisanal Bakery
Mirbeau Spa
Miss Scarlett Boutique
More Good
Mountain Winds Farm
Mugzy's Barkery
The National by Saratoga National Golf Club
Planted Organics
RAD Soap Co.
Vital Eats
Whalern's Horseradish Products
Moet & Chandon Mimosa Sundays
Every Sunday beginning July 23
Every Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. enjoy Mimosa sampling from The Post Bar by the clubhouse gate. Must be 21+ to participate.
Berkshire Bank Family Mondays
Every Monday beginning July 24
Every Monday beginning July 24
The Berkshire Bank Family Mondays series will feature a wide variety of family-friendly activities, games, attractions and educational activities each Monday of the meet from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Berkshire Bank Saratoga Pavilion.
Moet & Chandon Wine Wednesdays
Every Wednesday starting July 26
Every Wednesday enjoy Wine specials from The Post Bar by the clubhouse gate. Must be 21+ to participate.
Taste NY: Cider, Wine & Spirits
Every Thursday beginning July 27
Taste NY: Cider, Wine & Spirits will allow guests the opportunity to sample varietals of cider, wine and spirits from numerous New York State distilleries and wineries. Live music will accompany the tasting each Thursday of the meet from noon to 5 p.m. in the Berkshire Bank Saratoga Pavilion. Guests will enjoy five samples for $5. Must be 21 years or older to participate
Tequila & Taco Thursdays
Every Thursday beginning July 27
Each Thursday of the season, guests will enjoy specials on Tequila Avion margaritas and tacos at The Post, as well as live flamenco guitar performances following the day’s final race.
Taste NY: Craft Beer
Every Friday beginning July 21
Taste NY: Craft Beer will allow track patrons the opportunity to sample numerous craft beers produced exclusively by New York State breweries. The tasting will be held each Friday and Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. in the Berkshire Bank Saratoga Pavilion. Guests will enjoy five samples for $5 with live music entertainment. Must be 21 years or older to participate.
Participating Vendors:
Adirondack Brewery
Brewery Ommengang
Browns Brewing Company
Brooklyn Brewery
Captain Lawrence Brewing Company
Druthers Brewing
Good Nature
Genesee Brewery
Ithica Beer Company
Keegan Ales
Lake Placid
Mad Jack
Olde Saratoga
Saranac Brewery
Woodford Reserve Fridays at the Post
Every Friday beginning July 21
Racing fans will be invited to continue their day at Saratoga with Woodford Reserve Fridays at The Post, the lively bar and entertainment spot located adjacent to the paddock. Each Friday of the meet will feature a DJ and dancing, cocktail samplings and trivia at The Post following the day’s final race.
Ketel One Party at the Post
Every Saturday beginning July 22
The fun will continue each Saturday of the season with the Ketel One Party at The Post. Saturday evenings at Saratoga will feature music from a DJ following the day’s final race, cocktail samplings and giveaways.
Adirondacks Day
Wednesday, August 16
Saratoga Race Course will highlight the majestic Adirondacks region, including the home of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics, Lake Placid. The day-long event at the Berkshire Bank Saratoga Pavilion will feature activities, exhibits and entertainment which showcase the great attractions of the Adirondacks in upstate New York.
Lustgarten Day
Saturday, August 19
Saratoga will honor the legacy of trainer Dominic Galluscio with a day to benefit The Lustgarten Foundation, a non-profit organization whose mission is to advance scientific and medical research related to pancreatic cancer. The day will feature an autograph session with various Saratoga trainers.
First Responders Appreciation Day
Wednesday, August 23
Saratoga Race Course will honor police officers, firefighters, EMTs and paramedics during First Responders Appreciation Day. The Berkshire Bank Saratoga Pavilion will feature exhibits and activities throughout the day. All first responders will receive free Grandstand admission with proper ID.
Stewart's Ice Cream Eating Contest
Wednesday, August 23
Racing fans will compete in the ultimate in chilly contests at the annual Stewart’s Ice Cream Eating Contest. Contestants will be divided into three age groups – kids, teens and adults – as they battle to see who can eat a pint of ice cream the fastest. Saratoga season passes are currently on sale at nearly 160 Stewart’s Shops locations
New York Showcase Day
Friday, August 25
Travers weekend will kick off with New York Showcase Day, featuring six stakes races exclusively for New York-breds, including the $250,000 Albany for 3-year-olds and the $150,000 West Point, presented by Trustco Bank, on the turf.
Travers Day
Saturday, August 26
The 148th running of the $1.25 million Travers will be the centerpiece of a supercharged Travers Day. Joining the Mid-Summer Derby for 3-year-olds
will be five other Grade 1 stakes: the $1 million Sword Dancer Invitational at 1 ½ miles on the turf, the $500,000 Ballerina for filly and mare sprinters, the $600,000 Forego at seven furlongs, the $500,000 H. Allen Jerkens Memorial, formerly known as the King's Bishop, for 3-year-olds at seven furlongs, and the $700,000 Personal Ensign for fillies and mares going 1 1/8 miles. Rounding out the blockbuster card is the Grade 2, $400,000 Woodford Reserve Ballston Spa for turf fillies and mares.
Italian-American Day
Wednesday, August 30
The charm and spirit of Italy will come trackside when Saratoga Race Course hosts Italian-American Day. The day-long celebration of Italian culture and heritage will feature traditional Italian music, dance, food, entertainment and games at the Berkshire Bank Saratoga Pavilion from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fan Appreciation Week
Wednesday, August 30 through Monday, September 4
The New York Racing Association will thank its most loyal fans, season pass and season ticket holders, with an exclusive series of special events, activities and offers during closing week of the 2017 season at Saratoga Race Course. Closing Day is Monday, September 4.
Woodward Day
Saturday, September 2
Featuring 4 graded stakes indcluding the G1 Woodward and G1 Spinaway stakes.
