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The race you’ve been waiting for all season has finally arrived – the 149th running of the $1.25 million Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course! Plan a trip to the racetrack for Travers Weekend events, exciting races, special activities, and so much more.<\/p>\n

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Wednesday, August 22<\/h2>\n

Saratoga Stakes Race: John’s Call<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Place your bets for the John’s Call!<\/p>\n

Stewart’s Ice Cream Eating Contest<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

On Wednesday, racing fans will have the chance to compete in the annual Stewart’s Ice Cream Eating Contest. Fill up on this frosty treat and see if you can finish eating the fastest!<\/p>\n

Irish-American Day<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Head to the track and celebrate Irish-American Day on Wednesday! This day-long event will feature traditional Irish music, dance, food, and entertainment.<\/p>\n

Thursday, August 23<\/h2>\n

Saratoga Stakes Races: Riskaverse & New York Turf Writers Cup<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Place your bets for the\u00a0Riskaverse and the GI New York Turf Writers Cup (Steeplechase)!<\/p>\n

Aperol Thursdays at The Post<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

On Thursday, racetrack guests are invited to sample Aperol Spritz cocktails at The Post Bar from 3:30pm-5:30pm.<\/p>\n

Taste NY: Cider, Wine & Spirits<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

At Thursday’s Taste NY, guests will have the chance to sample an awesome selection of cider, wine, and spirits from NY State craft beverage producers. The tasting will be offered from 12:00pm-5:00pm and will be accompanied by live music.<\/p>\n

Friday, August 24<\/h2>\n

Saratoga Stakes Races: Albany, Fleet Indian, Funny Cide, Seeking the Ante, West Point & Yaddo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Place your bets for the\u00a0Albany (NYB), Fleet Indian (NYB), Funny Cide (NYB), Seeking the Ante (NYB), West Point (NYB) presented by Trustco Bank, and the Yaddo (NYB)!<\/p>\n

New York Showcase Day<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Don’t miss out on New York Showcase Day at Saratoga Race Course! Not only will there be a variety of stakes races, but racetrack visitors in the At the Rail Pavilion will have the chance to sample Notorious Pink Rose from 2:00pm-4:00pm.<\/p>\n

Taste NY: Craft Beer<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Want to sample a great selection of craft beers that are produced right here in New York State? If so, then stop by the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion from 12:00pm-5:00pm for Taste NY: Craft Beer. Guests will be able to enjoy five samples for $5.<\/p>\n

Woodford Reserve Bourbon Fridays at The Post<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

After the day’s final race, Race Course guests are invited to enjoy bourbon cocktails and play trivia at The Post Bar. This event will be sponsored by Woodford Reserve, and it will run from 6:00pm-8:00pm.<\/p>\n

Saturday, August 25<\/h2>\n

Saratoga Stakes Races: Travers Day<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

On Travers Day, the stakes schedule will include the GI Travers<\/a>, GI Sword Dancer, GI Personal Ensign, GI Forego, GI Ballerina, GI H. Allen Jerkens Memorial, and the GII Woodford Reserve Ballston Spa. Place your bets!<\/p>\n

Fashion Saturdays<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Shop for women’s and men’s apparel and accessories during Saratoga Race Course’s Fashion Saturdays series. Held at the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion, this event will feature a variety of local retailers from 10:30am-5:00pm.<\/p>\n

Ketel One Saturdays at The Post<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Sample the new Ketel One Botanicals at The Post Bar from 3:00pm-5:00pm.<\/p>\n

Sunday, August 26<\/h2>\n

Saratoga Stakes Race: Smart N Fancy<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Place your bets for the Smart N Fancy!<\/p>\n

Taste NY: Food & Artisans<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Visit the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion for Taste NY: Food & Artisans, which will feature numerous food and artisan vendors displaying their products. This lively market will be open from 10:30am-5:00pm.<\/p>\n

Low Roller Challenge<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The Low Roller Challenge will take place on Sundays and Mondays at Saratoga Race Course. This is a chance for aspiring handicappers to experience the excitement of tournament play for $40. Registration will begin at 11:00am near the Fourstardave Sports Bar.<\/p>\n

Monday, August 27<\/h2>\n

Saratoga Stakes Race: Better Talk Now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Place your bets for the Better Talk Now!<\/p>\n

Berkshire Bank Family Mondays<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Bring the kids over to the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion on Monday for family-friendly activities, games, attractions, and more. The Berkshire Bank Family Mondays event series will be held from 11:00am-4:00pm.<\/p>\n

Low R<\/strong>o<\/strong>ller Challenge<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The Low Roller Challenge will take place on Sundays and Mondays at Saratoga Race Course. This is a chance for aspiring handicappers to experience the excitement of tournament play for $40. Registration will begin at 11:00am near the Fourstardave Sports Bar.<\/p>\n

See the full events calendar on SaratogaRaceTrack.com >><\/a><\/h3>\n

Find a restaurant or bar to visit after your trip to the racetrack >><\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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