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About the Event :: Activities & Races Schedule 

 

On April 12, 2008, come early and enjoy the children’s events, register for contests, watch or participate in the Hat Contest at noon, set up a spot for an afternoon of congeniality, meander along the beautiful grounds and enjoy the most exciting horse racing in Georgia with family and friends! 

                    

2008 Activities

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9:00 a.m.

Gates open

 

10:00 a.m.

Registration for the Subscriber Tailgate and Tent Party Décor Contest Begins

See a video of 2004 parties!

 

10:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Registration for the Hat Contest

(See more details.)

See a video of the 2004 contest!

 

10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Disc Dog Southern Nationals

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10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Jack Russell Terrier Races, Sight-Hound Lure Racing Exhibition, Robinson Racing Pigs, pony rides, hay rides, shopping in the infield
See a video of 2004 family fun!

 

12:00 p.m.

Air Show and Skydive demonstration

 

12:15 p.m.

Parade of the Bear Creek Hounds

 

12:30 p.m.

Bagpipers to the Tower – Opening Ceremonies

 

12:45 to 1:15 p.m.

Note: NEW TIME! Ladies Hat Parade and Contest Parade starts at the terrace level Hat Contest booth and proceeds down the hill to the Contest judging area  (See more details.)

 

1:15 p.m.

Horses to the Paddock for the First Race

 

1:30 p.m.

The Grey Goose Vodka Cup

 

2:00 p.m.

The W Atlanta Downtown Hotel & Residences / IronGate Capital Georgia Cup - $100,000

 

2:50 p.m.

The State Mutual Insurance Company Cup
 

3:30 p.m.

The Blazing Saddles Cup
 

3:45 p.m.

Announcement of the Winners of the Hat Competition, Picnic Box, Subscriber Tailgate, Tent Party Contest and RBM of Atlanta Raffle
 

4:10 p.m.

The Sport of Kings Claiming Hurdle

 

4:30 p.m.

The Wachovia  Flat Race

 

Post Races

Post Race Party, admission by ticket only

6:30 p.m.

Course Closed

Gates open at 9:00 a.m.
No vehicles will be permitted entry to the Steeplechase grounds after 2:00 p.m. and ALL must have a Parking Pass.

 

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