Opening Day at Del Mar July 18th!

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Opening day at the Del Mar Races will be Wednesday July 18th this year.  

As in years past more than 45,000 race fans are expected to turn out for the most fashionable day at the races!  The day yes is about the horses… but more importantly the annual “One and Only Truly Fabulous Hats Contest” where entrants are judged on creativity and style.  Some will go all out for this contest,  I have seen actual live birds on a hat before!  All Hats Contest entrants receive two free admission passes for a future visit to the races.  Even if you don’t win you will be able to go to the races again for FREE!

Hats Categories:
1) Best Racing Theme
2) Funniest or Most Outrageous
3) Most Glamorous
4) Best Flowers/All Others
5) Best Fascinator (NEW)

Sign up between 11:30 am and 3:00 pm in the Plaza de Mexico located just inside the Stretch Run entrance gates. Be sure to watch the Hats Parade at 3:00 pm.

Wether you are going for the races, the hats or just the excitement Opening Day at the Del Mar Races will be incredible.

Be aware opening day is more expensive than pretty much any other day at the races.  Stretch run admission will be $10 on opening day and Clubhouse admission will be $20.

COORS LIGHT OPENING DAY PARTY
Del Mar’s ultimate Opening Day party on Wednesday, July 18, 2012. Tickets are $30 and include:
-Access to Private Area in the Seaside Cabana and Seaside Stage area
-Private wagering windows, restrooms, bars and table seating on first-come basis in tented area
-Music from DJ’s, games and activities
-Big-screen Video Board
-Clubhouse Access
-Food & beverages available for purchase

Order tickets online here

Kids at the Del Mar Racetrack

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Kids at the racetrack?  Are you bringing your kids with you to the races this year?  We have taken our son to the races before and it was fine, he was only 2 months old though so it hardly counts.  There are tons of activities in the infield for kids on weekends called Family Fun Days.  Admission is FREE to children 17 and under and you can purchase an adult ticket as low as $6 (except on opening day).

Sunday, July 29 is Family Fun Day with Webkinz Plush Horse Giveaway a giveaway, there are 4 times as many activities on this day.  It is very similar to the Del Mar Fair and the kids have so much fun.  For more information on the Family Fun Day with Webkinz giveaway click here.

Activities include:

–WEBKINZ PLUSH HORSE GIVEAWAY (Children 12 & under only at admission gates, while supplies last)
Kids will love this adorable 9″ tall Webkinz Plush Horse. The attached secret code allows kids entrance into the Webkinz.com on-line virtual world where they can bring their horse to life with games and activities. Do not miss this unique giveaway, FREE for children 12 & under. Retail value $13.00.

-The Rad Hatter — Create and decorate your own hat with the famous Rad Hatter
-Rock Climbing Walls, Bungee Trampolines
-Inflatable Games & Rides — Several different inflatables including a Giant Scramble Slide and Obstacle Course
-Pony Rides
-Face Painters, Body Art & Caricature Art
-Magic Shows and Gamezone
-Pony Boy — Meet the Del Mar Mascot

-Anaheim Ducks — Street Hockey, Slap Cage and bounce house

-Baseball Clinics with Lake Elsinore Storm (SD Padres Minor League Team)

-Del Mar Golf Center activities
-Playground & More

The Del Mar Racetrack also has a camp for kids ages 5-12 for $24 per child.  Included is lunch, snacks, t-shirt and activities like mini golf, video games, inflatable jump house, air hockey and more.  This is a great option especially for out-of-town guests who can’t find a babysitter.  Camp Del Mar opens at noon and closes 30 minutes after the last race.  Registration is always open and located at the Mission Tower building, no reservations required.  For more information on Camp Del Mar click here.

Concerts in the Cove Tomorrow @ Fletcher Cove in Solana Beach!

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Concerts at the Cove are free thanks to the City of Solana Beach and The Belly Up Tavern.  Enjoy concerts every Thursday from now until August 30, the concerts are from 6:00 – 7:45 P.M. at Fletcher Cove Park, in Solana Beach.  The city asks that you bring low-back beach chairs, or ground cover if you choose to have a picnic.  Please note there is no alcohol, tobacco, or pets allowed during concerts.  For more information click here.

Please see below the full line up for the Concerts in the Cove 2012:

July 19 – Symphony Brass Quintet
July 26 – Kevin Miso
August 2 – MIke Mydral
August 9 – Nate Donnis
August 16 – Kevin Martin
August 23 – US Marine Corps Jazz Combo
August 30 – Bayou Brothers

 

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Concerts on the Promenade @ Prestcott Promenade in El Cajon – The Concerts on the Promenade (formerly Concerts on the Green) take place at Prescott Promenade, a small park in downtown El Cajon.  Each Friday beginning at 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. from May through September. The free, weekly Summer music series features top entertainers, food, dancing and drawings.  This week the band is The Heroes All American Rock, for more information click here.

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Good-Bye Fair Hello Races!

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The Del Mar Fair is closing up shop today and the fairgrounds are getting ready for the Races!  Opening day will be Wednesday July 18th this year.  

As in years past more than 45,000 race fans are expected to turn out for the most fashionable day at the races!  The day yes is about the horses… but more importantly the annual “One and Only Truly Fabulous Hats Contest” where entrants are judged on creativity and style.  Some will go all out for this contest,  I have seen actual live birds on a hat before!  All Hats Contest entrants receive two free admission passes for a future visit to the races.  Even if you don’t win you will be able to go to the races again for FREE!

Hats Categories:
1) Best Racing Theme
2) Funniest or Most Outrageous
3) Most Glamorous
4) Best Flowers/All Others
5) Best Fascinator (NEW)

Sign up between 11:30 am and 3:00 pm in the Plaza de Mexico located just inside the Stretch Run entrance gates. Be sure to watch the Hats Parade at 3:00 pm.

Wether you are going for the races, the hats or just the excitement Opening Day at the Del Mar Races will be incredible.

Be aware opening day is more expensive than pretty much any other day at the races.  Stretch run admission will be $10 on opening day and Clubhouse admission will be $20.

COORS LIGHT OPENING DAY PARTY
Del Mar’s ultimate Opening Day party on Wednesday, July 18, 2012. Tickets are $30 and include:
-Access to Private Area in the Seaside Cabana and Seaside Stage area
-Private wagering windows, restrooms, bars and table seating on first-come basis in tented area
-Music from DJ’s, games and activities
-Big-screen Video Board
-Clubhouse Access
-Food & beverages available for purchase

Order tickets online here

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