Here’s a look at the 2018 calendar for Emerald Downs, which kicks off the season Sunday, April 22, with 67 live race days.
Post times: 2 p.m. Sundays, Saturdays (through June 9) and holidays; 5 p.m. Saturdays (beginning June 16) and Tuesday, July 3 (fireworks); 6:30 p.m. Fridays (beginning May 11).
Admission: $9 for adults. Ages 17 and under are free. Season pass is $80. Ages 18 and older may wager on races.
Parking: Free parking with shuttle service to the main entry. Preferred Parking is $10.
Location: 2300 Ron Crockett Drive in Auburn. Easy access from Highway 167.
Reserved seats and box reservations: 253-288-7711
Information: www.emeralddowns.com or like Emerald Downs on Facebook.
Promotions calendar
April 22: Opening Day 20 4k TV Giveaway
April 28-29: Teacher Appreciation Weekend
May 5: Kentucky Derby
May 11: Fabulous Friday T-shirts
May 13: Mother’s Day
May 19: Preakness Day
May 20: Exotic Animal Races
May 27: Armed Forces Day
May 28: Memorial Day
June 2: Handicapping Contest
June 3: First Responders Day
June 8, 9, 10: Indian Relay Racing
June 9: Belmont Stakes
June 16: 5 p.m. Saturdays begin/Dollar Night
June 30: Scottish Night
July 1: Irish Day
July 3: Fireworks Spectacular
July 8: Wiener Dog Races
July 14-15: Food Truck Festival
July 15: Mile Preview Day/4 stakes races
July 22: Fiesta Premio Esmeralda
Aug. 3: Longacres 85th Anniversary
Aug. 5: Corgi Races
Aug. 12: Longacres Mile Day
Aug. 26: Washington Cup 3YO Races
Sept. 2: Washington Cup 2YO Races/Italian Day
Sept. 9: Washington Cup older horses
Sept. 23: Jersey Day/Getaway Stakes
