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2010 Events Calendar
Friday April 9	OPENING DAY! Today is opening day for the 2010 live racing season.
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, prize drawings and a special buffet. 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.
Thursday June 3	THROWBACK THURSDAYS Enjoy reduced prices every Thursday on beer ($3/$3.50 pounders), $1 soft drinks or coffee, $1 small popcorn and $3 preferred parking, plus, ALL GRANDSTAND & CLUBHOUSE RESERVED SEATS are FREE ON THURSDAYS! First race at 6pm.
Thursday June 3	Senior Days Fans 55 years and better receive FREE ADMISSION (must show valid ID). First race at 6pm.
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.
Saturday June 5	Belmont Hoping for a Triple Crown Winner!
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.
Saturday July 3	Fireworks Spectacular 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.
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.
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.
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 Win prizes as we say goodbye to another racing season.