Tentative Race Schedule and Activities
10:00 AM:
- Gates Open
- Infield Activities Open: Game Central and Kids Coral (must be 12 and under to enter and must be accompanied by an adult)
- Souvenir Tents Open (infield and upper terrace)
11:00 AM:
- Chairman’s Pavilion and Guarantor’s Tent Opens (upper terrace)
- Dogwood Club Jack Russell Terrier Races (infield)
- Vineyard Row and Craft Beer Furlough Open (must obtain alcoholic beverage arm band at infield location and must be 21+ with valid ID required)
- Williams Bros BBQ Opens (infield)
- US Pony Races begin
- Registration and Start of Games for the Cornhole Tournament (infield next to Vineyard Row and Craft Beer Furlough)
- Registration begins for the Hat Parade and Contest at Lawn Box section A (categories: Most Beautiful, Most Whimsical, and Best Children’s Hat)
- Registration begins for the Best Dressed Gentleman Contest at Lawn Box Section A
- Registration begins for Best Lawn Box and Best Tailgate Space
12:00 PM:
- Shakerag Outriders
- Parade of Hounds (tentative)
- Track 120 Members Champagne Toast at the Tower (must wear pin for access)
12:30 PM:
- Opening Ceremonies
- Bagpipers to the Tower
- Presentation of Colors
- National Anthem
- Invocation
- Race Director’s Welcome
1:20 PM: Introduction of Jockeys and Thoroughbreds First Race
1:30 PM: 1st Race
“Best Decorated” Picnic Box Competition Winner Announced
1:50 PM: Introduction of Jockeys and Thoroughbreds Second Race
2:00 PM: 2nd Race
2:20 PM: Introduction of Jockeys and Thoroughbreds Third Race
2:30 PM: 3rd Race
“Hat Contests” and “Best Dressed Gentleman” Winners Announced
2:50 PM: Introduction of Jockeys and Thoroughbreds Fourth Race
3:00 PM: 4th Race
“Best Decorated” Infield Tailgate Competition Winner Announced
3:20 PM: Introduction of Jockeys and Thoroughbreds Fifth Race
3:30 PM: 5th Race
3:50 PM: Closing Ceremony
4:00 PM:
- Post Race Party and Concert (immediately following the last race until 6:00 PM)
7:00 PM: Gates Close