| January 5 |
Win, Place, Snow Handicapping Contest #1 - Format & Rules |
| February 2 |
Groundhog Day Handicapping Contest #2 - Format & Rules |
| March 30 |
Emerald Rewards Breakfast & Handicapping Contest #3 - Format & Rules |
| April 19 |
OPENING NIGHT! POST-TIME 6:45PM - Enter to win of 30 iPad Minis!!
Caricaturist & Bounce House (weather permitting)! |
| April 20 |
Emerald Education - Course #1: Newcomer's Day. Emerald ED is a FREE, six-session handicapping course led by Emerald Downs Director of Media Relations, Vince Bruun, and a variety of local handicappers. It is SERIOUSLY FUN! Courses 4/20, 5/18, 6/15, 7/20, 8/17 & 9/21. |
| April 28 |
Win, Place, Snow Handicapping Contest FINALS - Format & Rules |
| May 3 |
FABULOUS FRIDAY! The first 3,000 fans receive a LUCKY T-SHIRT with paid admission (t-shirt giveaway begins when our gates open at 8:30am)! Wear your t-shirt for FREE admission to each FAB Friday for the rest of the season. Enjoy LIVE music and specials on Bud & Bud Light (5pm-close). |
| May 4 |
The 139th Running of the KENTUCKY DERBY...special 1pm post-time at EmD.
Wear your festive Derby Hat today to receive FREE ADMISSION and enter our Fabulous Hat Contest!! FREE Family Day activities in the Park including pony rides & face painters.
Pony Rides, Face Painters & Bounce House (weather permitting). |
| May 10 |
Fabulous Friday - Live Music by Hot Club Sandwich, Bud & Bud Light Specials (5pm-close). |
| May 12 |
Mother's Day - Treat Mom to a Day at the Races! She might win one of our special giveaways from generous sponsors. Kid's activities in the Park beginning at 1pm include: Creation Station, Wax Hands, Pony Rides, Bounce House & Face Painters. For mor information, call 253-288-7711.
Pony Rides, Face Painters & Bounce House (weather permitting). |
| May 17 |
Fabulous Friday - Live Music by Super HiFi, Bud & Bud Light Specials (5pm-close). |
| May 18 |
Preakness
Rainn 'Em In - A Human-Powered Horse Race at Emerald Downs |
| May 18 |
Emerald Education - Course #2: Horse Appearance. Emerald ED is a FREE, six-session handicapping course led by Emerald Downs Director of Media Relations, Vince Bruun, and a variety of local handicappers. It is SERIOUSLY FUN! Courses 4/20, 5/18, 6/15, 7/20, 8/17 & 9/21. |
| May 24 |
Fabulous Friday - Live Music by Peter Benjamin Band, Bud & Bud Light Specials (5pm-close). |
| May 27 |
Memorial Day - Holiday Racing - First race 2pm
Pony Rides, Face Painters & Bounce House (weather permitting). |
| May 31 |
Fabulous Friday - Live Music by Dynamite Limbo, Bud & Bud Light Specials (5pm-close). |
| June 7 |
Fabulous Friday - Live Music by Gary Mason Entertainment, Bud & Bud Light Specials (5pm-close).
Brewer's Night - Track Level Beer Garden
Emerald Downs, Track Level Beer Garden, Just north of the finish line. Hoppy Bitch IPA,Three Skulls Pale Ale, Mango Hef, Joker Red. DJ Gary Mason.
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| June 8 |
Belmont...Come out today to see we might finally have the ever-elusive Triple Crown Winner!
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| June 14 |
Fabulous Friday - Live Music by Dakota Poorman Band, Bud & Bud Light Specials (5pm-close). |
| June 15 |
Emerald Education - Course #3: How to Watch a Race. Emerald ED is a FREE, six-session handicapping course led by Emerald Downs Director of Media Relations, Vince Bruun, and a variety of local handicappers. It is SERIOUSLY FUN! Courses 4/20, 5/18, 6/15, 7/20, 8/17 & 9/21. Register here. |
| June 16 |
Father's Day/Cap Day! It's an EmD tradition. The first 7,000 fans receive a new Emerald Downs cap to add to your collection. Sunday Family Fun Days begin today and continue through Labor Day! Enjoy FREE kids entertainment and activities in the Park starting at 1pm.
Pony Rides, Face Painters Laser Tag, Wax Hands & Bounce House (weather permitting). |
| June 21 |
Fabulous Friday - Live Music by Geoffrey Castle, Bud & Bud Light Specials (5pm-close). |
| June 23 |
Irish Day. Get lucky at EmD! Join local Irish heritage groups and celebrate with food & beverage specials from the Emerald Isle.
Pony Rides, Face Painters & Bounce House (weather permitting). |
| June 28 |
Fabulous Friday - Live Music by File' Gumbo Zydeco, Bud & Bud Light Specials (5pm-close). |
| June 29 |
Emerald AM - JOCKEY THEME - Track Announcer Robert Geller hosts the revised, theme-based Emerald AM. Today's Morning Workout Show includes and emphasis on jockeys at Emerald Downs. Watch horses training 9-11am, with a stable tour at 11am. Arrive prior to 11am for FREE coffee, snacks, Official Program and admission to the day's races. |
| June 30 |
Pony Rides, Face Painters & Bounce House (weather permitting). |
| July 3 |
FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR - SPECIAL Post Time 4:30
The annual Fireworks Spectacular is an Emerald Downs tradition! Come early, enjoy the races and grab a good seat! The Fireworks start 20 minutes after the final race. This is a very highly attended event and reservations are STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
Face Painters, Airbrush Face Painter, Glitter Tattoos, Caricaturist, Wax Hands & Bounce House (weather permitting). |
| July 4 |
HOLIDAY RACING - Post Time 2pm (Note: NO RACING July 5) |
| July 7 |
Pony Rides, Face Painters & Bounce House (weather permitting). |
| July 12 |
Fabulous Friday - Live Music by Hook Me Up, Bud & Bud Light Specials (5pm-close).
Emerald Downs, Track Level Beer Garden, just north of the finish line. Presented by American Brewing Company. $2.50 Craft Pounders beginning at 6pm until the first race...a spin of the wheel determines special prices for each race the rest of the night!
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| July 12-14 |
EQUINE ART 2013 - Enjoy 200 pieces of original equine art, displayed on Track Level and available for viewing during live racing hours. All pieces are available for purchase. Please cast your ballot for Peoples' Choice! Prospectus.
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| July 14 |
SUNDAY, JULY 14 - STAR 101.5 presents the return of the ever-popular Wiener Dog Races!
Pony Rides, Face Painters, Airbrush Face Painter & Bounce House (weather permitting). |
| July 19 |
Fabulous Friday - Live Music by Buena Vibra , Bud & Bud Light Specials (5pm-close). |
| July 20 |
Emerald Education - Course #4: Breeding. Emerald ED is a FREE, six-session handicapping course led by Emerald Downs Director of Media Relations, Vince Bruun, and a variety of local handicappers. It is SERIOUSLY FUN! Courses 4/20, 5/18, 6/15, 7/20, 8/17 & 9/21. Register here.
The 3rd Annual SUBWAY 5K Gallop, starts at Emerald Downs, Puget Sound's premier horse racing track. Featuring the most unique course in the state, enjoy a flat and fast start and then finish with a lap on the track just like the horses! Registration Form
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| July 21 |
Premio Esmeralda Day - FREE T-Shirt to first 2,000 fans.
Pony Rides, Face Pinters, Glitter Tattoo, Wax Hands & Bounce House (weather permitting). |
| July 26 |
Fabulous Friday - Live Music by Larry Murante, Bud & Bud Light Specials (5pm-close). |
| July 27 |
Emerald AM - OWNER/TRAINER THEME - Track Announcer Robert Geller hosts the revised, theme-based Emerald AM. Today's Morning Workout Show includes and emphasis on owners & trainers at Emerald Downs. Watch horses training 9-11am, with a stable tour at 11am. Arrive prior to 11am for FREE coffee, snacks, Official Program and admission to the day's races. |
| July 28 |
Food Truck Day - It's the latest craze and it's coming to EmD...Some of the trucks already on-board to appear: Contigo, My Chef Lynn, Tokyo Dog, Buns on Wheels, Big House BBQ, and 314 Pie. Food Truck Fabulosity!
Pony Rides, Face Painters & Bounce House (weather permitting). |
| August 2 |
Fabulous Friday - Live Music by DJ Slew, Bud & Bud Light Specials (5pm-close).
Emerald Downs, Track Level Beer Garden, just north of the finish line. Presented by Alaskan Brewing Company. $2.50 Craft Pounders beginning at 6pm until the first race...a spin of the wheel determines special prices for each race the rest of the night! $1 Hot Dogs. |
| August 4 |
Italian Day - Mama Mia! Come out and celebrate Italian Heritage at Emerald Downs!
Pony Rides, Face Painters & Bounce House (weather permitting). |
| August 9 |
Fabulous Friday - Live Music by Michael Powers.Bud & Bud Light Specials (5pm-close). |
| August 10 & 11 |
EmD3on3 - Western Washington's Premier 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament -
The inaugural year. Located in the north parking lot at Emerald Downs.
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| August 11 |
Pony Rides, Face Painters & Bounce House (weather permitting). |
| August 16 |
Fabulous Friday - Live Music by DJ Chrissy Williams, Bud & Bud Light Specials (5pm-close).
Hats & Heels Night - Ladies, treat yourself and your best girls to a night fit for Queens, enjoying the Sport of Kings! Get dolled up in your finest duds for an evening of Hats & Heels in the exclusive Trackside Tent at Emerald Downs.
Your $30 swanky soiree includes:
- Preferred Parking
- Admission
- Program & Tip Sheet
- Hors d'Oeuvres
- Glass of Champagne (open to all ages-non-alcoholic beverage available)
KICK UP YOUR HEELS NOW! or call 253-288-7700 for more info. |
| August 17 |
Emerald Education - Course #5: Guest Host Jacob Pollowitz. Emerald ED is a FREE, six-session handicapping course led by Emerald Downs Director of Media Relations, Vince Bruun, and a variety of local handicappers. It is SERIOUSLY FUN! Courses 4/20, 5/18, 6/15, 7/20, 8/17 & 9/21. Register here. |
| August 17 |
EmD Hall of Fame Inductees Dinner. Check back for ticketing info. |
| AUGUST 18 |
LONGACRES MILE DAY! All roads and races lead to today. Join us beginning at the Railbird Rally, and celebrate the entire day, culminating with our premier event, The Longacres Mile.
Pony Rides, Face Painters, Airbrush Face Painter, Wax Hands & Bounce House (weather permitting). |
| August 23 |
Fabulous Friday - Live Music by Julie Duke, Bud & Bud Light Specials (5pm-close). |
| August 25 |
SENIOR CITIZEN DAY! Celebrate fans 55 and better at the track today with admission, seating and other special discounts!
Pony Rides, Face Painters & Bounce House (weather permitting). |
| August 31 |
Final Emerald AM - HORSE THEME - Track Announcer Robert Geller hosts the revised, theme-based Emerald AM. Today's Morning Workout Show includes and emphasis on horses at Emerald Downs. Watch horses training 9-11am, with a stable tour at 11am. Arrive prior to 11am for FREE coffee, snacks, Official Program and admission to the day's races. This is the final Emerald AM of the 2013 meet.
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| August 30 |
Fabulous Friday - Live Music by China Davis Band, Bud & Bud Light Specials (5pm-close). |
| September 1 |
Bank of America EmD Challenge Championship (Quarter Horse Championship)
Pony Rides, Face Painters, Wax Hands & Bounce House (weather permitting). |
| September 2 |
Labor Day - Holiday Racing (first race 2pm) |
| September 6 |
Fabulous Friday - Live Music by DJ Switch, Bud & Bud Light Specials (5pm-close).
Emerald Downs, Track Level Beer Garden, just north of the finish line. Presented by Elysian Brewing Company. $2.50 Craft Pounders beginning at 6pm until the first race...a spin of the wheel determines special prices for each race the rest of the night! $1 Hot Dogs. |
| September 8 |
WASHINGTON CUP X1 - WA-Brews & WA-Breds! Inaugural Beer Festival...details forthcoming.
Caricaturist & Bounce House (weather permitting). |
| September 13 |
Fabulous Friday - Bud & Bud Light Specials (5pm-close). |
| September 20 |
Fabulous Friday - Bud & Bud Light Specials (5pm-close). |
| September 21 |
FINAL Emerald Education - Course #6: Wagering on Simulcasts. Emerald ED is a FREE, six-session handicapping course led by Emerald Downs Director of Media Relations, Vince Bruun, and a variety of local handicappers. It is SERIOUSLY FUN! Courses 4/20, 5/18, 6/15, 7/20, 8/17 & 9/21. Register here. |
| September 29 |
CLOSING DAY
FAN APPRECIATION DAY! Emerald Downs fans are the greatest in the land and today, as we celebrate the close of the 2013 live racing season, we are celebrating YOU!
- $1 Preferred Parking
- $1 Admission
- $1 Reserved Seat
- $1 Program
- $1 Concession Specials, including Coke & Popcorn
- $3 Domestic 16 oz Draft Beer
- $3.50 Micro/Import 16 oz Draft Beer
- 20% off purchases in The Gift Horse (cannot be combined with other discounts; does not apply to art)
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| November 16 & 17 |
Emerald Downs Holiday Gift Festival - Tis the Season...to Find Great Gifts and Treats! Visit Emerald Downs for all of your Holiday Gift needs and find a treat for yourself!
FREE ADMISSION WITH NON PERISHABLE DONATION for Northwest Harvest
- Admission will be $3 per adult without donation
- 17 years of age and younger are free!
- Free Parking!
Become a vendor in the Festival or call 253-288-7704.
2013 Vendor List:
A Handmade Christmas
Advocare
Bath Fitters
Damsel in Defense
Funky Fusion Fused Glass
Jazzy Bags
Heartstrings Headwear
Love That Image
Personal Touches
Origami Owl
Sam's Club
Scentsy
Shugie's Adornments
Sister of the Marian Missions
Seattle Children's Hospital
Sisters Soaps
Tastefully Simple
Tupperware
Uncle Sticky's Magic
Velata
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