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🏇 Belmont Weekend ‘mane’ events
What not-to-miss at the Race Course, more low-key horse racing one-offs downtown and more
Today, June 4
🏇 At the track: 4 Stakes races! Including the Belmont Gold Cup, Intercontinental and Pennine Ridge
Gates Open: 11:00 a.m.
First Post: 12:35 p.m.
Belmont Party at Siro’s — Siro’s Restaurant | after the final race
Siro’s Belmont party bills itself “the unofficial start of summer and Saratoga track season.” Music and good times!
Belmont Welcome Party with DJ Chizzzik — The Night Owl | 8 p.m.
Two-for-one cocktails from 8 to 10 p.m. to get the party started!
Friday, June 5
🏇 At the track: 5 Stakes races! Including New York, DK Horse Acorn and Ogden Phipps (presented by Ford)
Gates Open: 10:00 a.m.
First Post: 11:45 a.m.
Pennant Giveaway — Saratoga Race Course | Free while supplies last
Toast the Turn — Saratoga Race Course | 10 a.m.
Two adult bevs are included in this hospitality tent that still had tickets available at presstime.
Opera Saratoga live music— Saratoga Race Course | 2 times, between races
The Capital Region’s professional opera company sings two sets from the upcoming Summer Festival’s My Fair Lady.
21+ Alcohol Sampling — Saratoga Race Course | 12 to 4 p.m.
Belmont Jewel, the official cocktail of the Belmont Stakes, will be available at the Jim Dandy Bar, presented by Redemption
Saratoga Sunrise, the official cocktail of Saratoga Race Course, at the Chopin Vodka Bar on the second floor of the Clubhouse
Cointreau Orange Spritz at the Cointreau Bar on the second floor of the Clubhouse
Bulleit served out of the Bulleit Woody at the Backyard Bulleit Gazebo
Casamigos available at the Casamigos Backyard Gazebo.
Dunkin’ Kiosk and Sampling Van — Saratoga Race Course | 3:30 p.m.
Dunkin’ will offer complimentary samples of its popular refreshers outside Gates B and C — plus games, giveaways and photo moments throughout the afternoon outside the Main Gate.
👒 Off-track:
Song Hill Thoroughbreds Walking Tour — 10 a.m.
Walking tour of Song Hill Thoroughbreds featuring mares, foals, barns, and the journey from breeding to the racetrack.
Pop-up shopping event: fascinators and equestrian art — Impressions | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday
Equestrian art with star Kentucky painter Melissa Crase and Royal Family-worthy fascinators and more with Milliner Nicole Bracken.
Celebrate Belmont — Keuka Spring Tasting Room | 5 p.m.
Live music by Ron Comstock after the races!
Matt Cosgrove Band — The Horseshoe | post-track
It’s Horseshoe party time! Kick off the season with Saratoga’s own Matt Cosgrove.
BELMONT FRIDAY: DJ Rick Wonder with Ill Funk Ensemble & DJ Biz — The Night Owl | 7 .m. to 2 a.m.
Celebrate the start to track season with DJ Rick Wonder and a live funk ensemble.
Saturday, June 6
🏇 At the track: 7 Stakes races! Including the Met Mile, Resorts Wild Casino Manhattan — and the 158th running of the Belmont at 7:04 p.m.
Gates Open: 9:00 a.m.
First Post: 11:00 a.m.
National Anthem: Sergeant First Class Emily McAleesejergins accompanied by members of the United States Military Academy, who will present the colors — Saratoga Race Course
West Point Anthem Performance and Parachute Team — Saratoga Race Course
The West Point parachute team will deliver a special on-track demonstration.
Toast the Turn — Saratoga Race Course | 9 a.m.
Two adult bevs are included in this hospitality tent that still had tickets available at presstime.
Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti sings “New York, New York” — Saratoga Race Course | Before the first race
The breakout star from the hit TV talent show The Voice continues the tradition of singing “New York, New York” to kick off the Belmont Stakes.
Fashion Photos and Caricatures — Saratoga Race Course| throughout the day
Photo opps and caricture drawings so you never forget the day’s outfit! At different outposts around the track
Racing City Chorus — Saratoga Race Course
This local chapter of the Barber Shop Harmony Society will perform trackside between select races.
21+ Alcohol Sampling — Saratoga Race Course | 12 to 4 p.m.
Mionetto, including a floral photo wall, will be available outside the Mionetto Easy Goer
Bulleit, featuring the Bulleit Woody, at the Bulleit Backyard Gazebo
Casamigos at the Casamigos Backyard Gazebo
Subourbon Ready to Drink cocktails outside the Subourbon Life Beverage Express
👒 Off-track:
Saturday Morning Social — National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame | 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Complimentary coffee and doughnuts from Stewart’s Shops, a presentation by S. R. Blackinton (the Official Creators of the Kentucky Derby Trophy) at 9:30, a special Belmont Stakes handicapping seminar with David Aragona at 10, Greg Montgomery poster signing (available for purchase), and author Paul Halloran will be signing copies of his new book Cody’s Wish: A Boy, a Racehorse, and a Fight for Life (also available for purchase).
Pop-up shopping event: fascinators and equestrian art — Impressions | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday
Equestrian art with star Kentucky painter Melissa Crase and Royal Family-worthy fascinators and more with Milliner Nicole Bracken.
Live Music Belmont Race Day at Keuka Spring Tasting Room — June 6
Live music after the races!
The Belmont Ball — Fasig Tipton | 6:45 p.m.
For the elite international racing crowd. Think Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud (non-foodies might know him from his star turn on The Bear) and all of his A-list friends.
BELMONT SATURDAY: DJ Crooked with The Schmooze & DJ Biz — The Night Owl | 7:30 p.m.
LIVE BAND 7:30-9:30 The Schmooze, DJ Crooked — in from Vegas — on the Patio, DJ Biz in the Gallery.
Sunday, June 7
🏇 At the track: 2 Stakes races! Poker and Soaring Softly
Gates Open: 11:00 a.m.
First Post: 12:35 p.m.
Canned/bottled beer, soda, juice, tea — Saratoga Race Course
Mohonasen High School Marching Band — Saratoga Race Course | between select races
The acclaimed Schenectady band’s 60-member team will perform trackside during the afternoon, accompanied by 30 members of the Mohonasen Color Guard.
👒 Off-track:
Pop-up shopping event: fascinators and equestrian art — Impressions | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday
Equestrian art with star Kentucky painter Melissa Crase and Royal Family-worthy fascinators and more with Milliner Nicole Bracken.
Belmont Family Fun Fest — National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Free (thank you, Will Smith Foundation) “carnival-like” family day featuring face painting, a petting zoo, rock wall, paid food options (eyeing Ted’s Fish Fry) and complimentary ice cream from Stewart’s.
Greg Montgomery poster signing — Impressions | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Pick up your collector’s item Greg Montgomery poster and have the man himself sign it. He’ll also be offering a full set of the three Belatoga posters: 2024, 2025 and 2026 while they last.
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Off-track picks for beating the crowds
Mostly Modern and more — I ran out of time this morning to write descriptions or put in order by time under each day. Forgive me!
Tonight, June 4
Mostly Modern Festival: 7th Season Opener Kickoff — Caffè Lena | June 4
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