Special Events – Subject to Change
This schedule of special events could change dramatically, all events are subject to change.
The entry Date for the T-REX RACES is now TBA, sign-ups to be on OUR WEBSITE.
Entry Dates for Dog race sign ups is now TBA, signs ups to be on OUR WEBSITE:
- Bulldog races (French & American bulldogs TBA)
- Wiener Dog & Wiener Wannabe races (TBA)
- Corgi races (TBA)
- Chihuahua races (TBA)
Event Dates (All tentative)
May 31 – Bulldog races
June 28 – Wiener Dog & Wiener Wannabe races
Aug. 2 – Corgi races
Sept. 7 – Chihuahua races
Every Event Subject to Change
Saturday, April 18 – Opening Day • Silver Season Prize Drawings
Win Your Share of $5,000 in Silver Jewelry as we kick off the 25th season of racing at Emerald Downs.
Saturday, April 25 – 25th Season Giveaway Item Weekend
Prize Drawing Weekend. Drawings for 25 fabulous prizes throughout the race day.
Sunday, April 26 – 25th Season Giveaway Item Weekend
Prize Drawing Weekend. Drawings for 25 fabulous prizes throughout the race day.
Saturday, May 2 – Kentucky Derby – CANCELED
Sunday, May 3 – Cinco de Mayo Celebration – CANCELED
Friday, May 8 – Bud Friday Night • T-Shirt Giveaway – CANCELED
Saturday, May 9 – Mother’s Day Saturday – CANCELED
Sunday, May 10 – Mother’s Day Buffet – CANCELED
Friday, May 15 – Bud Friday Night
Bud Friday Night with $3 Bud & Bud Lights and the $1,000 KJR Horseshoe Toss. Live music.
Saturday, May 16 – Preakness Stakes – CANCELED
Test your handicapping skills in our annual contest. Also watch & wager on the Preakness Stakes from Pimlico Racecourse.
Sunday, May 17 – Exotic Racing – CANCELED
Friday, May 22 – Bud Friday Night
Bud Friday Night with $3 Bud & Bud Lights and the $1,000 KJR Horseshoe Toss. Live music
Saturday, May 23 – Armed Forces Day
It’s our annual Salute to Armed Forces Day.
Sunday, May 24 – Great Outdoors Prize Drawings
Great Outdoors Giveaway. Win great outdoor prizes for summer fun!
Friday, May 29 – Bud Friday Night • Teacher Appreciation Weekend
Teachers get in Free. Bud Friday Night with $3 Bud & Bud Lights and the $1,000, KJR Horseshoe Toss. Live music.
Saturday, May 30 – Teacher Appreciation Weekend
All teachers and school district/college staff get two free admissions.
Sunday, May 31 – Bulldog Races • Teacher Appreciation Weekend
Bulldog racing on the track and Teacher Appreciation Weekend concludes.
Friday, June 5 – Bud Friday Night
Bud Friday Night with $3 Bud & Bud Lights and the $1,000 KJR Horseshoe Toss. Live music.
Saturday, June 6 – Belmont Stakes • Beer Fest
Beers & Belmont! Beer Fest on track level. Watch & Wager on the Belmont Stakes.
Sunday, June 7 – Hawk Fest
Hawk Fest in the Park with great football related fun and food.
Friday, June 12 – Bud Friday Night
Bud Friday Night with $3 Bud & Bud Lights and the $1,000 KJR Horseshoe Toss.
Saturday, June 13 – Dollar Night
Dollar Night. Enjoy great dollar specials during racing.
Sunday, June 14 – Irish Day
Irish Day with great food and entertainment.
Friday, June 19 – Indian Relay
The $50,000 Muckleshoot Gold Cup Indian Relay Begins. It’s also a Bud Friday Night and the KJR Horseshoe Toss.
Saturday, June 20 – Indian Relay
The $50,000 Muckleshoot Gold Cup Indian Relay races continue.
Sunday, June 21 – Father’s Day • Indian Relay Championships • Cap Giveaway
The $50,000 Muckleshoot Gold Cup Indian Relay races conclude. Plus enjoy the Father’s Day Buffet and it’s our annual cap giveaway!
Friday, June 26 – Bud Friday Night
Bud Friday Night with $3 Bud & Bud Lights and the $1,000 KJR Horseshoe Toss. Live music
Saturday, June 27 – Ladies Night
Ladies Night at the racetrack. Free admission and drink specials for all the ladies in the house!
Sunday, June 28 – Wiener Dog & Wiener Wannabe Races
Fast little dogs! Come check out the Wiener Dog & Wannabe races throughout the Thoroughbred races. A champion will be crowned in both divisions.
Friday, July 3 – Fireworks Spectacular
The Fireworks Spectacular is a must see after racing! Special 5 PM post time. Live Music in the Park prior and after the Fireworks Spectacular.
Saturday, July 4 – 4th of July Racing • $1 Beer Night
Celebrate Independence Day with $1 Beers during racing.
Sunday, July 5 – Family Fun Day • 2nd Annual Diaper Derby
Babies race [crawl] in the 2nd annual Diaper Derby! Plus family fun in the Park.
Friday, July 10 – Bud Friday Night
Bud Friday Night with $3 Bud & Bud Lights and the $1,000 KJR Horseshoe Toss.
Saturday, July 11 – Luckiest Night of the Year
It’s a lucky date 7-11 which means plenty of fun prize drawings.
Sunday, July 12 – T-Rex Races
The T-Rex’s are back to skedaddle down the Emerald Downs racetrack! See it all live!! T-Rex Races for kids and adults. Mark your calendar!
Friday, July 17 – Bud Friday Night
Bud Friday Night with $3 Bud & Bud Lights and the $1,000 KJR Horseshoe Toss. Live music.
Saturday, July 18 – Dollar Night
Dollar Night. Enjoy great dollar specials during racing.
Sunday, July 19 – Fiesta Premio Esmeralda
Many fantastic food vendors in the Park and plenty of entertainment during the annual Fiesta Premio Esmeralda!
Friday, July 24 – Bud Friday Night
Bud Friday Night with $3 Bud & Bud Lights and the $1,000 KJR Horseshoe Toss. Live
Saturday, July 25 – Pride Night
We recognize our local LGBT community on Pride Night.
Sunday, July 26 – Family Fun Day • Kids Race
Family Fun Day in the Park with a kids race on the track.
Friday, July 31 – Bud Friday Night
Bud Friday Night with $3 Bud & Bud Lights and the KJR Horseshoe Toss.
Saturday, August 1 – Country Night
Ride the Mechanical Bull and enjoy great entertainment on Country Night.
Sunday, August 2 – Corgi Races
Corgi Races! 72 Corgis race to determine the champion Corgi for 2020. It’s the cutest day of the year!
Sunday, Friday, August 7 – Bud Friday Night
Bud Friday Night with $3 Bud & Bud Lights and the KJR Horseshoe Toss.
Saturday, August 8 – WA Racing Hall of Fame Inductions • Run the “Mile”
The Hall of Fame class of 2020 will be inducted into the Washington Racing Hall of Fame.
Sunday, August 9 – Championship Sunday • The 84th Running of the Grade III $200,000 Longacres Mile
Four championship races including the $200,000 Longacres Mile! It’s the biggest day of racing in the Northwest.
Friday, August 14 – Bud Friday Night
Bud Friday Night with $3 Bud & Bud Lights and the $1,000 KJR Horseshoe Toss.
Saturday, August 15 – Dollar Night
Dollar Night. Enjoy great dollar specials during racing.
Sunday, August 16 – Family Fun Day • Kids Race
Family Fun Day in the Park with the Kids Race on the track.
Friday, August 21 – Bud Friday Night
Bud Friday Night with $3 Bud & Bud Lights and the KJR Horseshoe Toss.
Saturday, August 22 – Food Truck Festival
Food Truck Festival. Food Trucks take over the Park for the weekend.
Sunday, August 23 – Food Truck Festival
Food Truck Festival. Food Trucks take over the Park for the weekend.
Friday, August 28 – Bud Friday Night
Bud Friday Night with $3 Bud & Bud Lights and the KJR Horseshoe Toss.
Saturday, August 29 – Renaissance Night
Renaissance Night. Journey back in time…Wear your renaissance outfit and get in free.
Friday, August 30 – End of Summer Party in the Park
Party in the Park! Food, music and fun as we celebrate the end of summer.
Saturday, September 5 – September Saturdays
Special discounts and offers every Saturday in September.
Sunday, September 6 – Italian Day
Italian Day! Live music, Bocce Ball and the always fun Sorrelli Pizza Eating Contest!
Monday, September 7 – Labor Day • Chihuahua Races
Holiday racing with the inaugural Emerald Downs Chihuahua Races!
Saturday, September 12 – September Saturdays
Special discounts and offers every Saturday in September.
Sunday, September 13 – Back to School Drawings
Win prizes that will come in very handy as you head back to school.
Saturday, September 19 – September Saturdays • Jersey Night
Wear your favorite sports jersey to get in free. Plus special discounts and offers every Saturday in September.
Sunday, September 20 – Closing Day • Fan Appreciation Day
Free admission, great specials and one last chance to see live racing in 2020.
