You’ve been waiting all year, and it’s finally time for Opening Weekend at Saratoga Race Course! The 2018 meet will officially start on July 20, and throughout the weekend, some of the special event highlights will include a Baseball Cap Giveaway, the Hat Contest, Taste NY, and of course, plenty of thoroughbred horse racing.
Friday, July 20
Opening Day at Saratoga Race Course
Opening Day at Saratoga will kick off this Friday with the Grade III Schuylerville, the Grade III Lake George, and even more thrilling thoroughbred horse racing.
Want to sample a great selection of craft beers that are produced right here in New York State? If so, then stop by the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion from 12:00pm-5:00pm for Taste NY: Craft Beer. Guests will be able to enjoy five samples for $5.
Woodford Reserve Bourbon Fridays at The Post
After the day’s final race, Race Course guests are invited to enjoy bourbon cocktails and play trivia at The Post Bar. This event will be sponsored by Woodford Reserve, and it will run from 6:00pm-8:00pm.
Saturday, July 21
Saratoga Stakes Races: Diana & Sanford
Place your bets for the GI Diana, the GIII Sanford, and more races at the track!
Shop for women’s and men’s apparel and accessories during Saratoga Race Course’s Fashion Saturdays series. Held at the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion, this event will feature a variety of local retailers from 10:30am-5:00pm.
Woodford Reserve and Jeff Brisbin at The Jim Dandy Bar
On Saturday from 2:00pm-4:00pm, head to The Jim Dandy Bar if you’d like to sample the Woodford Reserve Saratoga Personal Selection. There will also be live music with Jeff Brisbin.
Ketel One Saturdays at The Post
Sample the new Ketel One Botanicals at The Post Bar from 3:00pm-5:00pm.
Sunday, July 22
Saratoga Stakes Race: Coaching Club American Oaks
Place your bets for the GI Coaching Club American Oaks and more races at the track!
Race Course Giveaway Day – Saratoga Baseball Cap
The first Giveaway Day of the 2018 racing meet at Saratoga Race Course will be a red and black Saratoga baseball cap! Presented by Saratoga Casino Hotel, the free giveaway item will be available with paid admission to the track.
Don’t miss out on the fun and fashionable Hat Contest at the track this Sunday! Each year, hundreds of contestants wear their most creative head toppers for the opportunity to win prizes. There will be contests for both kids and adults!
Visit the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion for Taste NY: Food & Artisans, which will feature numerous food and artisan vendors displaying their products. This lively market will be open from 10:30am-5:00pm.
The Low Roller Challenge will take place on Sundays and Mondays at Saratoga Race Course. This is a chance for aspiring handicappers to experience the excitement of tournament play for $40. Registration will begin at 11:00am near the Fourstardave Sports Bar.
Monday, July 23
Place your bets for Caress and more races at the track!
Bring the kids over to the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion on Monday for family-friendly activities, games, attractions, and more. The Berkshire Bank Family Mondays event series will be held from 11:00am-4:00pm.
The Low Roller Challenge will take place on Sundays and Mondays at Saratoga Race Course. This is a chance for aspiring handicappers to experience the excitement of tournament play for $40. Registration will begin at 11:00am near the Fourstardave Sports Bar.
