2025 Saratoga Summer Event Schedule
Each summer, Saratoga plays host to many exciting days that highlight and uplift the local racing community. Below is the official 2025 Saratoga schedule of events, including giveaway days.
Weekly Events at Saratoga Race Course
Remaining 2025 Events Schedule
- 8/13: Stewart's Shops Day ↓
- 8/14: Military Appreciation ↓
- 8/16: Lustgarten Day ↓
- 8/22: Tote Bag Giveaway ↓
- 8/31: Quarter-Zip Giveaway ↓
Week 1: July 10-13, 2025
The first giveaway of the traditional summer meet was a red, high performance concert-style tour tee.
Week 2: July 16-20, 2025
New York Thoroughbred Aftercare Day paid tribute to an array of organizations involved in finding new homes and careers for retired racehorses. The featured race was the Rick Violette, named for the late NYTHA President who was a founding member of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA).
DONATE NOW TO THESE HEROIC ORGANIZATIONS!
Hawaiian Shirt Giveaway
Say “Aloha” to the ultimate summer statement with a red-and-white floral Saratoga Hawaiian shirt.
Fans celebrated National Ice Cream Day the right way! Presented by Hildebrandt's Ice Cream, this fan-favorite contest returned by popular demand.
Week 3: July 23-27, 2025
Saratoga Race Course paid tribute to first responders with free admission (ID required). Presented by Albany Med, First Responders Day included a series of ceremonial events and features the New York State Troopers Pipes and Drums.
The third Saratoga giveaway of the 2025 summer meet was a blanket, perfect for a picnic at the track! Presented by Rivers Casino, this red 50” x 60” polar fleece blanket offers plenty of room to spread out.
Joining racetracks across the country on Jim Dandy Day, Saratoga Race Course hosted autograph signings and photo opportunities at the Jockey Silks Porch as part of Permanently Disabled Jockeys’ Fund (PDJF) Awareness Day across America.
Saratoga's first-ever Kids Day featured a variety of activities for Saratoga’s youngest fans, including mascots of favorite teams from throughout the region and a special headband giveaway presented by NYRA STAR. As always, fans 12 & under get free admission!
Week 4: July 30 - August 3
New for 2025, the Grade 1, $750,000 FanDuel Fourstardave was added to a blockbuster Whitney Day card that included four Grade 1s and six total stakes headlined by the Grade 1, $1 million Whitney!
Week 5: August 6-10
Adirondack Day
Presented by the Adirondack Regional Tourism Council, fans enjoyed local products and attractions representative of the Adirondack region of New York State.
Fans commemorated the midway mark of the meet by claiming a red and white commemorative felt pennant featuring the familiar images of historic Saratoga Race Course. Free with paid admission.
NEW IN 2025: Little legs, big speed! Corgis raced on the main track following Races 3, 5, and 7, and was broadcast live on FS1.
Meet The Corgi Contenders!
2025 Corgi Cup Gallery
Week 6: August 13-17
🍨 Weds, August 13
Stewart's Shops Day at the Races
Stewart’s Shops will delight fans with free scoops of its award-winning ice cream, while supplies last!
Fans can purchase NYRA Bets Gift Cards at more than 175 Stewart’s Shops, available through August 31.
Get Tickets🎖️ Thursday, August 14
Military Appreciation Day
NYRA will pay tribute to active military members and veterans in appreciation of their sacrifice and service to our nation. Presented by Rivers Casino, All veterans and active-duty military will be honored with a special ceremony in the Winner’s Circle and receive free admission with a military ID.
Get Tickets🔬 Saturday, August 16
Lustgarten Day
Saratoga Race Course will honor the legacy of beloved trainer Dominic Galluscio on Alabama Day to benefit the Lustgarten Foundation, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance scientific and medical research related to pancreatic cancer.
Many of the sport’s most popular trainers will sign autographs for fans with suggested donations to benefit the Lustgarten Foundation in Galluscio’s memory.
Get TicketsWeek 7: August 20-24
🎒 Friday, August 22
Tote Bag Giveaway
Available on Travers eve, this tie-dye cotton Saratoga tote bag is the ideal trackside accessory, perfect for stashing racing forms, sunscreen, or souvenirs. Free with paid admission, while supplies last.
Get Tickets🛶 Saturday, August 23
DraftKings Travers Day
It's Saratoga's most famous race! DraftKings Travers Day features five Grade 1 events headlined by the $1.25 million DraftKings Travers, and includes four additional $500,000 races: the Personal Ensign, Forego, H. Allen Jerkens Memorial, and the Resorts World Casino Ballerina.
Purchase tickets now and save versus the walk-up price!
Get TicketsWeek 8: August 27 - September 1
⭐ Sunday, August 31
Quarter Zip Giveaway
Labor Day weekend ushers in the final premium giveaway with a Saratoga quarter zip sweatshirt. With summer in its final stretch, fans can stay warm with this red, medium-weight quarter zip featuring a white embroidered Saratoga logo, available in sizes M and XL.
All giveaways are free with paid admission, while supplies last.
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