FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CAN I PURCHASE TICKETS & PARKING ON RACE DAY?
YES, ALL gates will have Tickets & Parking available for purchase on race day. Tickets & Parking are $40 each – Cash or Check Only. Children 10 & under are free and do not require a ticket.
DO I NEED A PHYSICAL TICKET & PARKING HANGER TO ENTER THE VENUE?
YES, Physical tickets are required for ALL tailgate parking and patrons. QR Codes and email receipts will NOT be accepted. Lost or left at home tickets or parking must be repurchased at race day prices. *NOTE: Hospitality Tent Guests will be required to present their parking hanger for entry and show their QR code at the entry to the tent.
WHAT TIME DO GATES OPEN & CLOSE?
All gates open at 9:00 a.m. and Infield Gates Close to vehicular traffic at 11:00 p.m. Infield Parking may exit after the last race around 4:30 p.m. Gates close to the venue at 6:00 pm.
CAN I EXIT AND RE-ENTER THE VENUE?
Patrons parked in outfield parking areas of the racecourse may exit and re-enter with their parking hang tag. Patrons parked on the infield of the racecourse must be parked before Noon and cannot exit the infield with their vehicle until after the last race at 4:30 p.m. This is to preserve the racing surface for the safety of horses and riders. Patrons can cross on foot between the infield and outfield of the racecourse throughout the day.
WHERE CAN I PURCHASE TICKETS BEFORE THE RACE?
Patron Tickets and Green Patron Parking are available in and around town at our local ticket outlets. Tickets and Green Patron Parking are $40 each. Children 10 and under are free and do not require a ticket.
Our ticket outlets are: Aiken County Farm Supply, Unique Expressions, Lionel Smith Ltd., Aiken County Visitors Center, Hibbitts Drug Co. and all Security Federal Bank locations (SFB has Patron Tickets Only).
CAN I SET UP MY TENT ON FRIDAY BEFORE?
NO, Friday set up is not allowed.
WHAT OTHER EVENTS & CONTESTS WILL BE HELD ON RACE DAY?
Opening Ceremonies
Pony Club Presentation
Parade of Hounds
Carriage Parade
Hat Contest & Crazy Pants Contest
Also enjoy the following:
Bloody Mary Bar for patrons age 21+ in the Budweiser Libation Station
Live Music in the Village of Shops