The race you’ve been waiting for all season has finally arrived – the 149th running of the $1.25 million Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course! Plan a trip to the racetrack for Travers Weekend events, exciting races, special activities, and so much more.
Wednesday, August 22
Saratoga Stakes Race: John’s Call
Place your bets for the John’s Call!
Stewart’s Ice Cream Eating Contest
On Wednesday, racing fans will have the chance to compete in the annual Stewart’s Ice Cream Eating Contest. Fill up on this frosty treat and see if you can finish eating the fastest!
Head to the track and celebrate Irish-American Day on Wednesday! This day-long event will feature traditional Irish music, dance, food, and entertainment.
Thursday, August 23
Saratoga Stakes Races: Riskaverse & New York Turf Writers Cup
Place your bets for the Riskaverse and the GI New York Turf Writers Cup (Steeplechase)!
On Thursday, racetrack guests are invited to sample Aperol Spritz cocktails at The Post Bar from 3:30pm-5:30pm.
Taste NY: Cider, Wine & Spirits
At Thursday’s Taste NY, guests will have the chance to sample an awesome selection of cider, wine, and spirits from NY State craft beverage producers. The tasting will be offered from 12:00pm-5:00pm and will be accompanied by live music.
Friday, August 24
Saratoga Stakes Races: Albany, Fleet Indian, Funny Cide, Seeking the Ante, West Point & Yaddo
Place your bets for the Albany (NYB), Fleet Indian (NYB), Funny Cide (NYB), Seeking the Ante (NYB), West Point (NYB) presented by Trustco Bank, and the Yaddo (NYB)!
Don’t miss out on New York Showcase Day at Saratoga Race Course! Not only will there be a variety of stakes races, but racetrack visitors in the At the Rail Pavilion will have the chance to sample Notorious Pink Rose from 2:00pm-4:00pm.
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, August 25
Saratoga Stakes Races: Travers Day
On Travers Day, the stakes schedule will include the GI Travers, GI Sword Dancer, GI Personal Ensign, GI Forego, GI Ballerina, GI H. Allen Jerkens Memorial, and the GII Woodford Reserve Ballston Spa. Place your bets!
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.
Ketel One Saturdays at The Post
Sample the new Ketel One Botanicals at The Post Bar from 3:00pm-5:00pm.
Sunday, August 26
Saratoga Stakes Race: Smart N Fancy
Place your bets for the Smart N Fancy!
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, August 27
Saratoga Stakes Race: Better Talk Now
Place your bets for the Better Talk Now!
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.
