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Holiday Inn Schenectady Hotel & Meeting Center

Saratoga Race Track - Schenectady, New York

July 18, 2010 Annual Open House Many activites such as equine demonstrations, non-wagering races, handicapping seminars, backstretch tours and family activities can be expected. FREE, 11:00 am-4:00 pm
July 23, 2010 Opening Day The races begin at the Saratoga Race Course in late July each year. The gates open at 11:00 am and first race post time is 1:00 pm.
July 23 - 25, 2010 Hats Off to Saratoga Festival

On Friday and Satuday take part in a downtown Broadway music festival and celebrate the opening of the racing season.

On July 25th, the annual Hat Contest will occur at Saratoga Race Track. Contestants have a chance to win hundreds of dollars in prizes in this year's contest!

July 29, 2010 Mid-Summer St. Patrick's Day

Celebrate the luck o' the Irish at Saratoga Race Track! There will be performances by local bands, Irish stepdancers, among other Irish themed entertainment!

Friday, July 30, 2010 Party at the Park Formerly known as Sunset Racing days, July 30th is the first of two days during the 2010 racing season where the first first post time is at 2:30 pm. Gates open at 12 noon.
Friday, July 30, 2010 College Day During the first Party At The Park event, college students will have a shot at winning a $1000 scholarship after each race of the day. Students may register to win beginning at noon at the Big Red Spring located in the backyard of the track. Other prizes include an iPad, iTunes gift cards, and digital cameras. All students will receive free grandstand admission with a college ID.
July 31 - Aug 1, 2010 Fasig-Tipton Festival of Racing This two day festival at the Track will feature a jockey/trainer challenge, "Best Turned-Out Horse" contest, "Best Turned-Out 'Filly'" contest and more!
Friday, Aug 6, 2010 Galloping Grapes A New York wine event at the Track! From 11:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. come and sample sone of New York's best wines. Galloping Grapes is held in the backyard and costs $25 to participate.
Friday, Aug 13, 2010 Halloween in the Summer On Friday the 13th, Saratoga Race Track will celebrate Halloween! Kids can wear their costumes and trick-or-treat around the Race Track grounds. Prizes will be awarded to the best costume!
Friday, Aug 20, 2010 Fabulous Fillies Day All ladies at Saratoga Race Track can enjoy a day of fashion, style and glamour! Head to the backyard of the Track for the Lifestyle Expo and explore displays of fashion, health care, personal improvement and leisure benefitting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Wed., Aug 25, 2010 Ice Cream Eating Contest Kids, teens and adults can participate! Register for the Ice Cream Eating Contest at 1 p.m. at the Jockey Silks Room and see how much ice cream you can handle! Winners receive gift certificates for Stewart's Ice Cream.
Aug 20 - 29, 2010 Travers Festival A week long festival of equine-oriented events as well as many fun family events and community competitions.
Thursday, Aug 26, 2010 Feast of San Gennaro Saratoga Race Track enjoys a taste of Italy! Enjoy delicious Italian food, the music of Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett, and dance a traditional Italian dance, the Tarantella.
Friday, Aug 27, 2010 Battle of the Brews From 12 to 4:30 pm you can taste and judge over 50 different micro brews in the backyard. Battle of the Brews is brought to you by the American Red Cross.
August 28, 2010 Travers Day Also nicknamed the Midsummer Derby, the Travers Stakes is the oldest major thoroughbred race in the nation, and the most highly anticipated event of the Saratoga meet.
Thursday, Sept 2, 2010 Proud To Be An American Day Saratoga Race Track honors veterans and active military with free grandstand admission!
Sept 3, 2010 Party at the Park Formerly known as Sunset Racing days, Sept 3rd is the second of two days during the 2010 racing season where the first first post time is at 2:30 pm. Gates open at 12 noon.
Sept 4 - 6, 2010 Final Stretch Weekend On Friday visit the track for sunset racing. A downtown music festival will take place on Satuday and Sunday. The Annual Family Fun Fest will take place on Sunday and Monday.
Sept 5 - 6, 2010 Family Fun Fest Carnival games, face painting, caricatures, spin art, inflatables, pony rides, rockwalls, and more entertainment will take over the backyard of the track! Activities will benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Sept 6, 2010 Closing Day - Labor Day BBQ The meet concludes with a traditonal Labor Day BBQ on Monday.


(Saratoga Gaming and Raceway site)


Holiday Inn Schenectady Hotel & Meeting Center
100 Nott Terrace • Schenectady, New York 12308
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