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.

Giveaway Day Schedule
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Friday, July 11 | T-Shirt pres. by NYRA Bets
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Sunday, July 20 | Hawaiian Shirt
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Friday, July 25 | Blanket pres. by Rivers Casino
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Friday, August 8 | Pennant
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Friday, August 22 | Tote Bag
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Sunday, August 31 | Quarter Zip
July Events
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Sunday, July 13 | Saratoga-Con Bar Hop pres. by Miller Lite
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Thursday, July 17 | Thoroughbred Aftercare Day
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Thursday, July 24 | First Responders Day pres. by Albany Med
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Saturday, July 26 | PDJF Day
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Sunday, July 27 | Kids Day
August Events
- Saturday, August 2 | Whitney Day
- Wednesday, August 6 | Adirondack Day
- Sunday, August 10 | Corgi Races
- Wednesday, August 13 | Stewart's Shops Day
- Thursday, August 14 | Military Appreciation Day pres. by Rivers Casino
- Saturday, August 16 | Lustgarten Day
- Saturday, August 23 | Travers Day
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Week 1: July 10-13
Friday, July 11
Summer Tour T-Shirt Giveaway pres. by NYRA Bets
The first giveaway of the traditional summer meet is a high performance concert-style tour tee presented by NYRA Bets!
All giveaways are free with paid admission, while supplies last.
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Sunday, July 13
Saratoga-Con presented by Miller Lite
New for 2025: Bar hop the Spa! Wear your most extravagant Saratoga outfit and join the party. Each $10 ticket includes four drinks (one at each bar stop), plus fun activations & giveaways along the way. 21+ only.
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Thursday, July 17
Thoroughbred Aftercare Day
New York Thoroughbred Aftercare Day pays tribute to an array of organizations involved in finding new homes and careers for retired racehorses. The featured race is the Rick Violette, named for the late NYTHA President who was a founding member of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA).
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Sunday, July 20
Hawaiian Shirt Giveaway
Say “Aloha” to the ultimate summer statement with a red-and-white floral Saratoga Hawaiian shirt.
All giveaways are free with paid admission, while supplies last.
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Week 3: July 23-27
Thursday, July 24
First Responders Day
Saratoga Race Course pays tribute to first responders with free admission (ID required). Presented by Albany Med, First Responders Day includes a series of ceremonial events and features the New York State Troopers Pipes and Drums.
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Friday, July 25
Blanket Giveaway pres. by Rivers Casino
Collect a Saratoga 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.
All giveaways are free with paid admission, while supplies last.
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Saturday, July 26
PDJF Day
Joining racetracks across the country on Jim Dandy Day, Saratoga Race Course will host autograph signings and photo opportunities at the Jockey Silks Porch as part of Permanently Disabled Jockeys’ Fund (PDJF) Awareness Day across America.
Suggested donations will benefit the PDJF.
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Sunday, July 27
Kids Day
New for 2025: Kids Day will include a variety of activities for Saratoga’s youngest fans, including mascots of favorite teams from throughout the region and a special giveaway.
As always, fans 12 & under get free admission!
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Week 4: July 30 - August 3
Saturday, August 2
Whitney Day
New for 2025, the Grade 1, $750,000 FanDuel Fourstardave has been added to a blockbuster Whitney Day card that will now include four Grade 1s and six total stakes headlined by the Grade 1, $1 million Whitney!
The annual Best in Pink fashion photo contest will take place from 1:00-3:00pm at the Jockey Silks Porch.
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Week 5: August 6-10
Wednesday, August 6
Adirondack Day
Presented by the Adirondack Regional Tourism Council, fans will enjoy local products and attractions representative of the Adirondack region of New York State.
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Friday, August 8
Pennant Giveaway
Fans can commemorate the midway mark of the meet by claiming a red and white commemorative felt pennant featuring the familiar images of historic Saratoga Race Course.
All giveaways are free with paid admission, while supplies last.
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Sunday, August 10
Corgi Races
New for 2025: Enjoy corgi racing on the main track!
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Week 6: August 13-17
Wednesday, 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 their Saratoga season pass at a $5 savings off the regular price at more than 175 Stewart’s Shops until July 13, in addition to $50 NYRA Bets Gift Cards, which are available through August 31.
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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.
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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.
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Week 7: August 20-24
Friday, August 22
Tote Bag Giveaway
Functional and fashionable, this tie-dye cotton Saratoga tote bag is the ideal trackside accessory available on Travers eve. The Saratoga tote is perfect for stashing racing forms, sunscreen, or Spa souvenirs.
All giveaways are free with paid admission, while supplies last.
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Saturday, August 23
DraftKings Travers Day
It's Saratoga's most famous race! DraftKings Travers Day features five Grade 1 races 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.
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Week 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.
All giveaways are free with paid admission, while supplies last.
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