San Diego.org - The Official Travel Resource For The San Diego Region

Home > E-mail Updates > Summer Smiles > Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Racing

  Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Racing

Date: 7/20 - 9/7/05

Mark your calendars for 43 days of live Thoroughbred racing at the Fairgrounds in the beautiful seaside city of Del Mar. With the Opening Day Hats Contest, Family Fun Day, Reggae Festival, 4 O'Clock Fridays featuring free concerts after the races, and fun-filled Family Weekends every Saturday and Sunday, there's truly something for everyone!


Other Summer Happenings:
Summer Vacation Specials, San Diego LGBT Pride Celebration, Festival of Sail

The Facts

Thoroughbred racing 2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar
Information: 858-793-5533 or www.delmarracing.com
Ticket information: 858-792-4242
Gates open: noon weekdays; 11:30am weekends, opening & closing day (some exceptions).
Post times: 2pm; 4pm on Fridays (some exceptions). Closed Tuesdays.
General admission: $5-$8; $3 seniors; active duty military free & children 17 yrs. and under when accompanied by adult
Parking: $5 general; $20 valet


Events at the Track

July 20   Opening Day Hats Contest Opening Day Hats Contest
Take part in this colorful Opening Day tradition to win the Grand Prize of a Hot Springs Envoy Spa. Contest categories include Best Racing Theme, Funniest/Most Outrageous, Most Glamorous, and Best Fresh Flowers. Sign up between 11:30am & 3pm at in the Plaza de Mexico.

July 24  Family Fun Day
Some of the activities for this special day will include The Rad Hatter (create and decorate your own hat), rock climbing walls and bungee trampolines, a surf simulator, carnival games, pony rides, a face painter, inflatable games and rides, an obstacle course, magic shows and more! Free admission for children; adults $5. 1-6pm in the Infield.

August 13  Microbrew Festival & Infield Concert
Try some of the finest microbrews from more than 20 breweries starting at noon in the Infield Pacific Pavilion. Stay for a free concert featuring Cake following the races. Free with paid racetrack admission.

August 13   Western Regional Chili Cookoff & Salsa Contest
Stop by the Infield and spice up your day with a free Chili sample, select your favorite cook and take a shot on the mechanical bull.

August 27  Reggae Festival
During the races, listen to Reggae music from Common Sense and try samples from over 20 of your favorite microbrews in the Infield Pacific Pavilion. Following the races, Reggae star Ziggy Marley will perform on the main Infield stage. Free with paid racetrack admission.

Every Friday  4 O'Clock Fridays
After the races, catch some of the best concerts in town. The entertainment line-up includes G. Love and Special Sauce (7/22), Super Diamond (7/28), Violent Femmes (8/5), Donavon Frankenreiter (8/12), Blues Traveler (8/26) and a Special Guest (9/2) The first four Fridays, concerts begin at approximately 7:30pm; the last three Fridays, concerts begin at approximately 7pm. Concerts (subject to change) are held in the Plaza de Mexico and are free with paid racetrack admission.

Every Sat
& Sun  
Family Weekends
These fun-filled weekends (including Labor Day) will feature magic shows, a GameZone, pony rides, face painters, inflatable games and rides and more! Free admission for children; adults $5. 1-6pm in the Infield.


Great Hotel Offerings

Morgan Run Resort and Club - Rates from $109 based on availability
Doubletree Hotel Del Mar / San Diego - Rates from $119 based on availability
Embassy Suites Hotel La Jolla - Rates from $129 based on availability
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines - Rates from $129 based on availability
Homewood Suites by Hilton Del Mar - Rates from $169 based on availability
Estancia La Jolla Resort and Spa - Rates from $199 based on availability
Inn at Rancho Santa Fe - Rates from $209 based on availability
L'Auberge Del Mar Resort and Spa - Rates from $299 based on availability


Hot Tip

Do you want to visit San Diego's premier attractions at a great savings? For less than the combined price of general admissions, the San Diego 3-for-1 Pass is valid for unlimited entry for 5 days from first use to the San Diego Zoo, San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park and SeaWorld San Diego.
Buy discount tickets now >


spacer
spacer
spacer
spacer
spacer