FAIR GROUNDS CLUBHOUSE RESERVATIONS OPEN MONDAY, OCTOBER 15

By Mark Connor —-

NEW ORLEANS (October 12, 2018) – Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots will begin taking Clubhouse dining reservations for all live race days except Louisiana Derby Day on Monday, Oct. 15. Fair Grounds is set to open its historic 147th Thoroughbred racing season on Thursday, Nov. 15 with 12:30 p.m. first post.

The Thanksgiving Day card on Nov. 22 will once again celebrate the New Orleans local past-time of racing on the fall holiday at the venerable track with a first post of 11 a.m. Reserved dining options for Thanksgiving are available in the Clubhouse and the Black Gold Room. Both venues include admission, buffet, soft drinks and program, and both locations will offer a cash bar. The Pan Zareta Room will host a first-come, first-served buffet.

Clubhouse tables must be purchased by the entire four- or six-seat table and range from $80-$140 per seat for adults and $40-$70 for children age 12 and under, while seats in the Black Gold Room may be purchased individually for $90 per adult and $45 for children age 12 and under. The Pan Zareta buffet will be priced at $39 plus tax for adults and $17 plus tax for children age 12 and under.

Reservations may be made by phone on weekdays through November 15 or on any live racing day between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. by calling (504) 943-2200.

In addition, fans can reserve Clubhouse or Grandstand boxes for any day of the meet except Louisiana Derby Day. Live racing dates that traditionally fill up early are Thanksgiving weekend (Nov. 22-25), the day after Christmas (Dec. 26), New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31), Mardi Gras Day (Mar. 5) and Weiner Dog Racing Day (March 9). Reservations for Louisiana Derby Day will be accepted beginning on Jan. 1.

A limited number of Clubhouse boxes are available daily for $80 (for six) or $40 (for three), except Starlight Racing and selected stakes days when the cost is $130 (for six) or $65 (for three).

Additional specialty days (Thanksgiving, Weiner Dog and Louisiana Derby) rates are $150 (for six) or $75 (for three). Clubhouse box seat prices include the standard Clubhouse admission charge.

Grandstand boxes by the day go for $30 (for six) or $20 (for three), except for Starlight Racing and Special Events when they are priced at $80 (for six) or $40 (for three). Additional specialty days (Thanksgiving, Weiner Dog and Louisiana Derby) rates are $100 (for six) or $50 (for three).Grandstand box seat prices include general admission on special event days.

Box seat reservations can be made by calling Group Sales at (504) 948-1285.

Other Key Dates

Clubhouse reservations will also open on Oct. 15 for a host of other important stakes days and Starlight Racing nights.

Major stakes days this season include Louisiana Champions Day presented by Acadian Ambulance Service on Dec. 8, Road to the Derby Kickoff Day presented by Hotel Monteleone on Jan. 19, Louisiana Derby Preview Day presented by Lamarque Ford Lincoln on Feb. 16, and Louisiana Derby Day presented by Twinspires.com on March 23.

The popular Starlight Racing Series presented by Miller Lite returns with live music in the clubhouse and the Miller Beer Garden, popular local restaurant fare, drink specials and racing under the lights.
All Starlight dates continue on Fridays and will begin at 5 p.m. with the first on Nov. 30 featuring The Phunky Monkeys, followed by THE TOPCATS on Dec. 28, The Mixed Nuts on Feb. 1 and Where Y’acht – Mar. 15. Additionally, Exotic Animal Racing present by Miller Lite returns the thoroughbred meet this season with a 3 p.m. post-time on Saturday, Jan. 26th.

Private parties and events can be booked through Group Sales by calling (504) 948-1285.

About Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots
Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots (“Fair Grounds”), the nation’s third-oldest racetrack, has been in operation since 1872. Located in New Orleans, LA, Fair Grounds is owned by Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ: CHDN). Fair Grounds also operates 14 OTBs (12 with video poker facilities) throughout southeast Louisiana. Live racing at Fair Grounds returns in the fall with the 147th Thoroughbred Racing Season – highlighted by the 106th running of the Louisiana Derby in March of 2019. More information can be found online at www.fairgroundsracecourse.com.