On August 23rd, 2025, horses and jockeys will race as one in the 156th Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course! Check out what's going on to celebrate the Midsummer Derby and how to enjoy Saratoga's most popular day of the year. Local Events August 21 - Paint & Travers at Saratoga Paint & Sip…
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Celebrate the 151st Kentucky Derby in Saratoga with derby parties around the County! Consider it a precursor to The Belmont Stakes in Saratoga! Franklin Square Market Franklin Square Market is ready for the Kentucky Derby with its 2nd Annual Derby Day Block Party! Tickets include access to the…
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Track season is here in Saratoga! After a successfully conducted Belmont Stakes Racing Festival in June, Saratoga is ready and prepared for it's regular racing season. Thursday 7/11 Opening Day Gates open at 11am with post time at 1:10pm. The schedule features the Schuylerville Stakes Race with a…
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Get ready for the exciting four-day 2024 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival! The festivities kick off Thursday, June 6, and run through Sunday, June 9. This year's festival, headlined by the historic 156th edition of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 8, promises to be a memorable experience for all…
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Saratoga Springs has been intertwined with the rich traditions of thoroughbred racing since 1864. Now the country’s oldest active sporting venue, Saratoga Race Course began with an idea from a bare-knuckle boxing champion and has been a summer tradition for 160 years. John “Old Smoke” Morrissey…
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One of the most beloved fixtures of downtown Saratoga Springs is unquestionably the Congress Park…
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