2025 Saratoga Summer Event Schedule
Each summer, Saratoga plays host to many exciting days that highlight and uplift the local racing community.
July 2025 Events
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Thursday, July 10 | Opening Day
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Sunday, July 13 | Saratoga-Con presented by Miller Lite, featuring an on-track bar hop with activations & giveaways
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Thursday, July 17 | Thoroughbred Aftercare Day
- Thursday, July 24 | First Responders Day presented by Albany Med | Free admission for active & retired first responders
- Saturday, July 26 | PDJF Day, featuring a jockey autograph session and meet-and-greet to benefit disabled jockeys
- Sunday, July 27 | Kids Day
August 2025 Events
- Saturday, August 2 | Whitney Day
- Wednesday, August 6 | Adirondack Day
- Sunday, August 10 | Corgi Races
- Wednesday, August 13 | Stewart's Shops Day, featuring free ice cream
- Thursday, August 14 | Military Appreciation Day presented by Rivers Casino | Free admission for active duty & retired military.
- Saturday, August 16 | Lustgarten Day, featuring a trainer autograph session and meet-and-greet to benefit pancreatic cancer research
- Saturday, August 23 | Travers Day
Official 2025 Saratoga Giveaway Schedule
The official schedule of premium giveaways at Saratoga Race Course in the summer of 2025 has been announced. The remaining giveaway dates are as follows:
- July 11, 2025: T-Shirt pres. by NYRA Bets
- July 20, 2025: Hawaiian Shirt
- July 25, 2025: Blanket pres. by Rivers Casino
- August 8, 2025: Pennant
- August 22, 2025: Tote Bag
- August 31, 2025: Quarter Zip
Detail View: Day-By-Day
Friday, July 11
Summer Tour T-Shirt Giveaway pres. by NYRA Bets
The first giveaway of the traditional summer meet is a high performance concert-style tour tee presented by NYRA Bets!
All giveaways are free with paid admission, while supplies last.
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Sunday, July 13
Saratoga-Con presented by Miller Lite
New for 2025: Bar hop the Spa! Wear your most extravagant Saratoga outfit and join the party. Each $10 ticket includes four drinks (one at each bar stop), plus fun activations & giveaways along the way. 21+ only.
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Thoroughbred Aftercare Day
New York Thoroughbred Aftercare Day pays tribute to an array of organizations involved in finding new homes and careers for retired racehorses. The featured race is the Rick Violette, named for the late NYTHA President who was a founding member of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA).
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Sunday, July 20
Hawaiian Shirt Giveaway
Say “Aloha” to the ultimate summer statement with a red-and-white floral Saratoga Hawaiian shirt.
All giveaways are free with paid admission, while supplies last.
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Thursday, July 24
First Responders Day
Saratoga Race Course pays tribute to first responders with free admission (ID required). Presented by Albany Med, First Responders Day includes a series of ceremonial events and features the New York State Troopers Pipes and Drums.
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Friday, July 25
Blanket Giveaway pres. by Rivers Casino
Collect a Saratoga blanket perfect for a picnic at the track! Presented by Rivers Casino, this red 50” x 60” polar fleece blanket offers plenty of room to spread out.
All giveaways are free with paid admission, while supplies last.
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Saturday, July 26
PDJF Day
Joining racetracks across the country on Jim Dandy Day, Saratoga Race Course will host autograph signings and photo opportunities at the Jockey Silks Porch as part of Permanently Disabled Jockeys’ Fund (PDJF) Awareness Day across America.
Suggested donations will benefit the PDJF.
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Sunday, July 27
Kids Day
Kids Day will include a variety of activities for Saratoga’s youngest fans, including mascots of favorite teams from throughout the region and a special giveaway.
As always, fans 12 & under get free admission!
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