SARATOGA EVENTS CALENDAR
The event schedule for the annual summer meet at Saratoga Race Course will feature a number of new happenings alongside returning traditions and perennial favorites. The majority of the event activities will take place in the Berkshire Bank Saratoga Pavilion. The 2017 special events schedule will include the expansion of the popular Taste NY series to four days.
TASTE NY: CRAFT BEER
Every Friday: Craft Beer will allow track patrons the opportunity to sample numerous craft beers produced exclusively by New York State breweries. The tasting will be held each Friday from noon to 5 p.m. in the Berkshire Bank Saratoga Pavilion. Guests will enjoy five samples for $5. Must be 21 years or older to participate.
WOODFORD RESERVE FRIDAYS AT THE POST
Every Friday: Racing fans will be invited to continue their day at Saratoga with Woodford Reserve Fridays at The Post, the lively bar and entertainment spot located adjacent to the paddock. Each Friday of the meet will feature a DJ and dancing, cocktail samplings and trivia at The Post following the day’s final race.
TASTE NY: FOOD & ARTISANS
Every Saturday: Food & Artisans is a lively on-track market of numerous food and artisan vendors featuring products made exclusively in New York State. The market will be held each Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Berkshire Bank Saratoga Pavilion. Guests will also have the opportunity to learn about NYRA Bets and the all-new NYRA XP mobile app.
KETEL ONE PARTY AT THE POST
Every Saturday: The fun will continue each Saturday of the season with the Ketel One Party at The Post. Saturday evenings at Saratoga will feature music from a DJ following the day’s final race, cocktail samplings and giveaways.
BERKSHIRE BANK FAMILY MONDAYS
Every Monday: The Berkshire Bank Family Mondays series will feature a wide variety of familyfriendly activities, games, attractions and educational activities each Monday of the meet from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Berkshire Bank Saratoga Pavilion.
TASTE NY: CIDER, WINE & SPIRITS
Every Thursday: Cider, Wine & Spirits will allow guests the opportunity to sample varietals of cider, wine and spirits from numerous New York State distilleries and wineries. Live music will accompany the tasting each Thursday of the meet from noon to 5 p.m. in the Berkshire Bank Saratoga Pavilion. Guests will enjoy five samples for $5. Must be 21 years or older to participate.
TEQUILA & TACO THURSDAYS
Every Thursday: Each Thursday of the season, guests will enjoy specials on margaritas and tacos at The Post, as well as live flamenco guitar performances following the day’s final race.