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Emerald Downs Ticketing & Admission Information

LIVE RACING: May 4 – September 15

$10 at the gate, includes program; $5 for Kids ages 5-17

SPECIAL EVENTS

  • Fireworks Spectacular VIP tickets (July 3, 5th floor) – $100
  • Fireworks Spectacular Umbrella tables $180 (Seats 8)
  • Fireworks Spectacular Picnic tables $120 (Seats 6)
  • Mother’s Day Weekend Buffet (Saturday May 11 sold out, May 12) – $53
  • Father’s Day Buffet tickets (June 16, 5th floor) – $48
  • Daily outdoor Boxes (Four and six seats, includes TV) $80-$120 (Very Limited)

No outside food or beverages permitted with the exception of a sealed 32 oz bottle of water or smaller per person.

ADULT TICKET PRICES: $10 per person includes general admission and a Race Day Program. Emerald Rewards Players can have their card swiped for 100 points for admission. Friday nights admission will be $5.

YOUTH TICKETS: $5 for ages 5-17. Ages 4 and under receive free admission and do not require a ticket.

GATES OPEN: Two hours prior to the first race. 11:30 AM on Saturday and Sunday. 5 PM on Friday. Special 11 AM for Opening Day. Noon for July 3.

PARKING: Free general parking with shuttle service to the front gates two hours prior to first race.  Limited $10 Preferred Parking every available Saturday and Sunday. Limited $15 Preferred Parking on seven Big Events Days (Noted with an *).

Big Event Days

  • Opening Day & Kentucky Derby Day (May 4*)
  • Mother’s Day Buffet Weekend (May 11-12*)
  • Bulldogs Races (June 9)
  • Muckleshoot Gold Cup Indian Relay (June 15-16*)
  • Fireworks Spectacular (July 3*)
  • Corgi World Championship Races (July 14*)
  • Premio Esmeralda Weekend (July 28*)
  • Championship Sunday / 89th Longacres Mile Day (Aug. 11*)
  • T-Rex World Championship Races (Aug. 17)
  • Wiener Dog & Wannabe Races (Aug. 25)

THIRD FLOOR RESERVED GRANDSTAND SEAT: FREE (EXCEPT for Big Event days – SEE ABOVE, $3 in addition to admission price)

FREE SEATING: General admission bench and table seating is available throughout the track on a first-come first served basis. Picnic tables and Umbrella tables (North of the  located on the track apron are also available.

ACTIVE MILITARY: Active military personnel receive free admission for themselves plus one guest with ID. Discount applied at our admission gates.

TRIBAL MEMBERS: Receive free admission for themselves plus one guest with TRIBAL ID.

SENIORS 60+: $5 admission on Saturdays.

5th floor open every day for simulcasting 

Full-card simulcasting is FREE. Gates open 30 minutes before first simulcast race every day. Food and drink available at Quick Pix Cafe Wednesday through Sunday. Bar open on weekends on simulcast days only.

SHUTTLE BUS: Only on Live Race Days and only from Auburn station (C Street and E. Main Street).

ADMISSION POLICIES: No outside food or beverages permitted with the exception of a sealed 32 oz bottle of water or smaller per person.

NO DOGS OR PETS ARE ALLOWED AT THE RACETRACK

NO WEAPONS: No firearms or weapons permitted on the Emerald Downs property.

 

SMOKING: Smoking is permitted in specific areas within the Park (north of the grandstand/paddock area) and on grandstand balconies. Additionally, smoking is allowed at our cigar bar, the Kona Cliff, situated above our paddock.

FOOD & BEVERAGE/CONCESSIONS: All bars and concessions are cashless with the exception of Quick Pix Cafe on Floor 5. If you do not have a debit or credit card you may purchase a gift card at Customer Service on track level or Floor 5. Dining options

GIFT CARDS: May be purchased at Customer Service on track level or Floor 5. These cards can be replenished at any Customer Service location. Gift cards can be used at any concession or beer stands throughout the facility.

WAGERING: Wagering machines for betting are available with a teller and self-service machines are available on all floors. Cash and vouchers only.

RACING FORMS: Daily Racing Forms and simulcast programs will be sold at customer service.

GIFT HORSE: The Gift Shop is open on track level.

ARCADE: The Arcade is located under the grandstand on the south end.

5th FLOOR DINING TABLES: All Rainier Dining tables will be open on Floor 5. Each table has a television monitor. These will be first come, first served on each race day. Each table has a QR code to order food. You may also go and get food and beverages at any concession stand including Quick Pix Cafe and enjoy it at your table. Other tables on the 5th floor are also available first come, first served.

OUTDOOR RESERVED BOX SEATS: Outdoor Boxes (Four and six seats) will be sold by calling customer service at 253-288-7711. Box Seats are available on Floor 3. Four-seat box $80. Six-seat box $120. Some outdoor Boxes will be sold online at our ticketing website.

SUITES: There are four suites available each race day and the Trackside Pavilion. Please call  253-288-7700 if interested. The 6th floor suites are the Mountain View Suite, Derby Suite, Preakness Suite and Belmont Suite. Each with a terrific view of the racetrack. More info

LOFT SUITES: Two 5th floor suites overlooking the racetrack will be available each race day beginning this year.

KONA CLIFF CIGAR BAR

Open during race days just North of the paddock.

HORSEMEN: All WHRC current license holders and WTBOA members may enter for free and may also bring one adult guest and two youths. Horsemen can simply show their WHRC license at the front gates.

SIMULCASTING: Watch & wager on tracks from coast to coast every day on Floor 5. Admission is Free except during live racing hours. On race days we begin charging admission two hours prior to the first live race of the day.  Gates open 30 minutes prior to the first simulcast race of the day.