The Del Mar Racetrack is the most affordable, enjoyable and potentially profitable venue in Southern California during the summer!
Packing the track's reshaped weekly calendar are five days of freebies, deals and thrills:
• Everyday - It’s free to sign up for the Diamond Club, which can be done onsite everyday. Diamond Club membership grants half-off admission any day. As a result, a family of four, with two kids under 18 can spend a full day cheering on the ponies for only $6 total.
• Wednesdays – “Free and Easy Wednesdays” make a triumphant return this year and include free grandstand admission, a free reserved seat, a free program as well as half-priced beer, soda and hot dogs in Stretch Run concessions every Wednesday with the exception of Opening Day.
• Thursdays - "CARNIVAL THURSDAYS" are new in 2010. One lucky patron will win a 3-day cruise, each Thursday, courtesy of Del Mar & Carnival Cruise Lines.
Additionally, Oggi’s Pizza ‘n Ponies will offer Stretch Run admission, a reserved seat, a program, a personal pizza and a soft drink for only $11 when presenting a coupon from Oggi’s.
Seniors (62 and older) are admitted free every Thursday with Diamond Club membership. Additionally, regardless of Diamond Club membership, seniors can enjoy the first and last Thursdays of the season with free Stretch Run admission, a free program and a free reserved seat.
• Fridays - The Four O’Clock Friday concert series returns this year with highly anticipated free concerts every Friday after the last race. This year’s line up kicks off on July 23.
• Weekends –Free handicapping seminars are presented before the first race every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. In addition, concerts, giveaways and microbrews add to the weekend value:
o July 25: Plush WEBKINZ Horse giveaway for kids 12 and under
o July 31: Del Mar Long-Sleeve Heavy Weight Sweatshirt giveaway
o August 7: Del Mar Pint Glass Set giveaway
o August 14: Reggae Fest featuring
o August 21: Beer Fest and Infield Concert
o August 28: $1 Million Dollar Pacific Classic and in the Infield during the day, Craft Microbrew Festival & Local Music Showcase
o Sept 4: : Beer Fest and Infield Concert (Sat)
Sept 6: Wiener Nationals Wiener Dog Races - San Diego Finals! & Jockey Photo Day
o Every Sunday: Family Fun Day with free Infield entertainment for the kids
Del Mar's season kicks off July 21 and run through September 8. Racing is held Wednesday through Sunday, with post time for the first race at 2 p.m. with the exception of 4 O'Clock Fridays post time.
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