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2010 Events Calendar
Friday April 9	OPENING DAY! Today is opening day for the 2010 live racing season. Win one of 40 LCD TVs!
Saturday May 1	Kentucky Derby Catch all the action of the 136th Run for the Roses with fun for the entire family. SPECIAL FIRST POST TIME - 1PM
Sunday May 9	Mother's Day Treat mom to a day at the races, free on-site massages, a special buffet, and fabulous prizes, including: $150 Gift Card to Studio 229; $150 Gift Card to Swanson's Nursery; Round-trip cruise for two from Seattle to Victoria on the Clipper; Date Night for two at Kent Station; Four tickets to Illumination, presented by Seattle Theater Group; Two tickets to "Love, Chaos and Dinner Show" at Teatro ZinZanni; Gift basket and gift certificate to Passion Vineyards; Custom Race Hat from Heartstrings Headwear; one personalized in-home training session from Stroller Bootcamp NW; $50 Gift Certificate to The Gift Horse; "A Day-At-The-Races" including valet parking, admission, programs and box seats for four and a named race! For info or reservations, call 253-288-7711.
Saturday May 15	Preakness Will we have a Triple Crown Winner at long last?
Monday May 31	Memorial Day Join us for holiday racing. First race at 2pm.
Friday June 4	Fabulous Friday Fans in attendance today receive a FREE t-shirt with paid admission to wear each remaining Friday during the racing season for free admission. Enjoy $2 Bud & Bud Light from 4:30pm until the last race every Fab Friday!
Saturday June 5	Belmont Cheer on your favorite 3-year-old!
Sunday June 6	Irish Day Get lucky at Emerald Downs! Enjoy Irish food and drink specials and the Irish Day Handicap.
Thursday June 10	Throwback Thursdays Food and Beer specials every Thursday during live racing. ($3 domestic drafts, $3.50 import/mirco draft, $1 fountain soda, $1 coffee, $1 small popcorn, $5 valet, $3 preferred parking). Fans 55 years and better receive FREE ADMISSION (must show valid ID). ALL GRANDSTAND & CLUBHOUSE RESERVED SEATS are FREE ON THURSDAYS! First race at 6pm.
Sunday June 20	Father's Day - Cap Giveaway Fans in attendance today receive a FREE CAP with paid admission. Sunday Family Fun Days begin today and continue through the summer.
June 27	Mascot Day See if Ed will finally win the much coveted Mascot Day Dash trophy!
Saturday July 3	Fireworks Spectacular, Sponsored by Carl's Jr. Join us for our annual Fireworks Spectacular, immediately following the races. (SPECIAL POST TIME 5PM) PLEASE NOTE: This is a highly attended race day. It is strongly recommended that you arrive early for parking and seating availability. Feel free to bring blankets or folding chairs for use in the Park area, or to make Grandstand seating reservations, call 253-288-7711.
July 8-11	Equine Art 2010 Art show on Track Level, open during live racing hours. All art available for purchase.
July 24	Star 101.5 Wiener Dog Races It's the return of the ever-popular Wiener Dog Races (on a new night!)! Who will be this year's champion? You'll have to come out to see! For more info or to qualify your Wiener Dog, visit www.star1015.com
July 31	Washington State Motorcycle Clubs Day at the Races We're celebrating Washington State Motorcycle Clubs with a day dedicated to these groups and individuals. Join us for a huge Paddock Park party with food, fun and live Thoroughbred racing! To purchase tickets, click here.
August 8	Premio Esmeralda Day Join us as we celebrate Hispanic and Latino heritage with food and beverage specials and a great day of racing.
August 13	Hats and Heels Long before there were fashion shows with catwalks, ladies of elegance attended the races where women of stature strutted their latest fashions, including those trademark hats. Times have changed, and so has fashion, but this long-standing tradition has not. Dust off your hats, put on those heels and join us for Hats and Heels. Plan for an all-inclusive evening of fun, exclusive shopping, and hopefully a few lucky bets on the ponies. To purchase tickets, please visit: Hats and Heels at EmD.
Saturday August 21	Run The Mile It's your chance to run the track like a Thoroughbred! Run The Mile today and all proceeds benefit the Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center. To access the brochure and entry form, click here.
Sunday August 22	The 75th Running of the Longacres Mile Emerald Downs premiere Grade III Stakes Race featuring a “Win and You're In” entry into the Breeders' Cup. All fans 18 and older can enter to win one of 50 iPads!
Monday September 6	Labor Day Join us for holiday racing. First race at 2pm.
Sunday September 12	Washington Cup VII Watch the best Washington bred horses race today.
Sunday September 26	Closing Day/Fan Appreciation Day Win prizes and enjoy great discounts. Watch and wager on the Gottstein Futurity and the Ashbaugh Beal Claiming Challenge as we say goodbye to another racing season.