Del Mar's New Season of Cool
Hurray! A new, adrenaline pumping horse racing action is coming! The perfect time to bring back the glamor of horse racing while Del Mar is as cool as its weather. A place where ocean breeze, surf, the sun gets to know fast horses, mint juleps, and big hats.
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If you weren’t aware, the Opening Day of Del Mar Horse Racing attracts more than 50,000 people from San Diego and other places every year and this time will be no different. The grandstand of Del Mar was rebuilt during the early 1900s and its facilities have been updated and maintained since, to this day, the track still has the same charisma racers and racing enthusiast know very well .
Mark your calendar!
It's time to grab those hats as Opening Day is fast approaching. Starting on Friday, November 11, 2016, will go through until December 4, 2016. During the event, you will experience the excitement brought by live thoroughbred racing right at the world-renowned Del Mar Thoroughbred Club.
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Good news for Active Duty Military and Veterans out there! Racetrack admission is free for you. Just present your valid ID’s and you’re good to go.
The Dress Code
You’d better go and shop around for a stylish attire that will flaunt your personality and make you stand out. You may also join other fashion-minded people in Stars and Stripes Fashion contest and hit over $3,000 jackpot prize. Aside from that, you can also enjoy other thrilling promotion and fun-filled concerts.
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Schedule of Events
Photo and Schedule credits: dmtc.com
Veterans Day Salute
When: Friday, November 11 @ 11:00 AM
Where: Seaside Concert Area
Opening Day
When: Friday, November 11
Stars & Stripes Fashion Contest
When: Friday, November 11 @ 11 AM - 1:30 PM
Where: Plaza de Mexico
Guaranteed Pools
When: Everday
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals
When: Saturday, November 12 @ After Last Race
Where: Seaside Stage
Type: Concert
Tacos & Tequila
When: Saturday, November 12 @ 1 - 5 PM
Where: Seaside Cabana
Handicapping Challenge
When: Saturday & Sunday, November 12 & 13
Taste of the Turf Club
When: Every Sunday
Free & Fun
When: Every Sunday
Reggae Fest with Iration
When: Saturday, November 19
College Day
When: Saturday, November 19
Sandal Giveaway
When: Saturday, Nov 19
Thanksgiving Brunch
When: Thursday, November 24
Family Mile Fun Run
When: Thursday, November 24
Craft Beer, Cider & Food Truck Festival
When: Saturday, November 26
Guaranteed Pools
When: Everday
Fleece Blanket Giveaway
When: Saturday, December 3
Take advantage of this once in a lifetime event – it’s a sure bet!