Del Mar Horse Racing

• Hat Contest: Although fancy hats are the theme through the entire summer’s races, The Opening Day One and Only Truly Fabulous Hat Contest is well known and gives everyone an excuse to throw on the fanciest hat they can find. The competition has four categories: Most Glamorous, Best Fresh Flowers, Best Racing Theme and Funniest/Most Outrageous. Check out past fashion for some ideas on what you should wear this year.
• 4 O’ Clock Fridays: If you are a fan of free live music, don’t miss the races on Fridays. After the last race on Friday people rush from the grandstands to grab a good spot for the free concert that day. Bands like Pinback (July 23) and The English Beat (September 3) will be rocking the Seaside Stage at Del Mar. Saturday concerts at the Infield Stage will be hosting great shows as well including Weezer (August 21), The B52s (August 6), and the Reggae Festival (August 14) to name a few.
• Donut Days: July 24 and August 21 from 8-10am will host the “Donut Days” where you can get a behind-the-scenes look into the life of thoroughbred racing. Guests jockeys and trainers will be speaking while you are watching the horses warm up for their big race that day.
• Free and Easy Wednesday: Are you on a tight budget this year? The Del Mar Horse Races understands and is helping out by offering free admission on Wednesdays along with a free program and half price beer, soda, and hot dogs at the concession stands. The only trick is that you need to sign up for the free Diamond Club membership which will give you even more great savings.