2023 Promotions

Tickets for all race days except July 3 (Fireworks Spectacular) NOW on sale.

Tickets for the Fireworks Spectacular go on sale Wednesday, May 10 at 10 AM.

Promotions schedule

Our 28th season of live horse racing starts on the first Saturday in May! That day (May 6) coincides with the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

Dog Entry Information

Running of the Bulldogs

Entry Date – Wednesday, April 5, 10 AM (At our website)

Race Day – June 11

Corgi Races

Entry Date – Wednesday, May 17, 10 AM (At our website)

Race Day – July 23

Wiener Dog & Wiener Wannabe Races

Entry Date – Wednesday, June 21, 10 AM (At our website)

Race Day – August 27

Note: Wiener Wannabes must be small dogs less than 20 pounds

T-Rex Information

T-Rex World Championship Races

Entry Date – Wednesday, June 14, 10 AM (At our website)

Race Day – August 20


 

Here’s a quick peek at our 52-day schedule:

Saturday, May 6 • First race 1 PM Opening DayKentucky Derby Day • Fabulous Hat Contest

Saturday, May 13 • First race 2 PM Mother’s Day Weekend Brunch

Sunday, May 14 • First race 2 PM Mother’s Day Brunch

Saturday, May 20 • First race 2 PMTeacher Appreciation Weekend • Preakness Stakes Day

Sunday, May 21 • First race 2 PM Teacher Appreciation Weekend

Saturday, May 27 • First race 2 PMGreat Outdoors Giveaway Weekend

Sunday, May 28 • First race 2 PM Great Outdoors Giveaway Weekend

Monday, May 29 • First race 2 PMGreat Outdoors Giveaway Weekend

Saturday, June 3 • First race 2 PMFamily Fun Weekend

Sunday, June 4 • First race 2 PMFamily Fun Weekend

Friday, June 9 • First race 7 PM – Fab Friday • T-Shirt Giveaway

Saturday, June 10 • First race 2 PM Belmont Stakes Day

Sunday, June 11 • First race 2 PMRunning of the Bulldogs (Entry Date: April 5, 10 AM)

Friday, June 16 • First race 7 PM – Indian Relay

Saturday, June 17 • First race 2 PM – Indian Relay

Sunday, June 18 • First race 2 PM – Indian Relay • Father’s Day • $10,000 Muckleshoot Gold Cup Championship

Friday, June 23 • First race 7 PM – Fab Friday

Saturday, June 24 • First race 2 PM – Grandparents Weekend

Sunday, June 25 • First race 2 PM – Grandparents Weekend

Saturday, July 1 • First race 5 PM – Twilight Racing Begins

Sunday, July 2 • First race 2 PM – Diaper Derby (Entry Date: May 3, 10 AM)

Monday, July 3 • First race 5 PM – Fireworks Spectacular (Tickets on sale Wednesday, May 10, 10 AM)

Friday, July 7 • First race 7 PM – Fab Friday

Saturday, July 8 • First race 5 PM – Family Fun Weekend

Sunday, July 9 • First race 2 PM – Family Fun Weekend • Kids Race

Friday, July 14 • First race 7 PM – Fab Friday

Saturday, July 15 * First race 5 PM – British Night • Live Music

Sunday, July 16 • First race 2 PM – Irish Day • Live Music

Friday, July 21 • First race 7 PM – Fab Friday

Saturday, July 22 • First race 5 PM – Ladies Night

Sunday, July 23 • First race 2 PM – Corgi Races (Entry Date: May 17, 10 AM)

Friday, July 28 • First Race 7 PM – Fab Friday

Saturday, July 29 • First race 5 PM – Premio Esmeralda Weekend

Sunday, July 30 • First race 2 PM – Premio Esmeralda Weekend

Friday, Aug. 4 • First race 7 PM – Fab Friday

Saturday, Aug. 5 • First race 5 PM – Handicapping Contest

Sunday, Aug. 6 • First race 2 PM – Turn Back the Clock Day (1970s)

Friday, Aug. 11 • First race 7 PM – Fab Friday

Saturday, Aug. 12 • First race 5 PM – Washington Racing Hall of Fame Induction Night • Run the Mile Foot Race (10 AM)

Sunday, Aug. 13 • First race 2 PM – Championship Sunday • Longacres Mile • Muckleshoot Derby • Washington Oaks • Emerald Distaff

Friday, Aug. 18 • First race 7 PM – Fab Friday

Saturday, Aug. 19  • First race 5 PM – Ladies Day

Sunday, Aug. 20 • First race 2 PM – T-Rex World Championship Races (Entry Date: Wednesday, June 14)

Friday, Aug. 25 • First race 7 PM – Fab Friday

Saturday, Aug. 26  • First race 5 PM – Super Saturday

Sunday, Aug. 27 • First race 2 PM – Wiener Dog & Wannabe Races (Entry Date: June 21, 10 AM)

Saturday, Sept. 2 • First race 5 PM – Super Saturday

Sunday, Sept. 3 • First race 2 PM Italian Day • Live Music • Pizza Eating Contest • Bocce Ball Tournament

Saturday, Sept. 9 • First race 5 PM – Super Saturday

Sunday, Sept. 10 • First race 2 PM – Fan Appreciation Day • Food & Drink Specials

Saturday, Sept. 16 • First race 5 PM Super Saturday

Sunday, Sept. 17 • First race 2 PM – Closing Day