Just like the summer season’s Family Fun Day, there are plenty of special events planned for the fall season at the track, including major races and community events.
The Grandstands at the Del Mar Horse Races
Noteworthy Races and Stakes
After the festivities of Opening Day, each Saturday and Sunday in November will have at least one major race.
Many of these are held early to coincide with the Breeders’ Cup. On November 1st, the track will also host the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Stakes, Senator Ken Maddy Stakes, Golden State Juvenile Stakes, and Golden State Juvenile Fillies Stakes.
November 2nd brings the Goldikova Stakes and Bayakoa Stakes to center stage as well.
Here’s the lineup for the rest of the month:
- Nov. 9th: Cary Grant Stakes
- Nov. 10th: Betty Grable Stakes
- Nov. 16th: Desi Arnaz Stakes
- Nov. 17th: Bob Hope Stakes (Grade III)
- Nov. 23rd: Native Diver Stakes (Gr. III)
- Nov. 24th: Red Carpet Stakes (Gr. III)
- Nov. 29th: Hollywood Turf Cup (Gr. II)
November 30th is another packed day, with nine races and three stakes:
- Hollywood Derby (Gr. I)
- Seabiscuit Handicap (Gr. II)
- Jimmy Durante Stakes (Gr. III)
Great Wine at the Uncorked San Diego Wine Festival
Community and Entertainment Events
From festivals to charity drives, there’s something going on every weekend of the fall season at the racetrack.
Wine and Beer
The Uncorked Wine Festival is on Nov. 9th from 1:00pm until 4:00pm. This 21-and-up event offers tastings from over 100 different wines, plus live music and food trucks.
If beer is more your thing, attend the Beer & Cider Fest on Nov. 23rd from 12:00 pm until 4:00pm. During the event you can sample 50 brews, ciders, and seltzers, all made by local breweries, while enjoying DJ music.
College Day
College students who are Diamond Club members can get a complimentary first $2 bet and tipsheet during College Day, held on Nov. 16th. Plus, they can get free admission with a valid college I.D. with Grand Stand Seating.
Charity Events
There are two charity drives during the Bing Crosby 2024 season.
The first is the San Diego Food Bank drive on Nov. 17th, which offers free admission to the races for anyone donating nonperishable food items.
A Toys for Tots drive will also be held on Nov. 24th. You can get free admission with an unopened toy or a monetary donation.
Ongoing Events
Alongside its larger celebrations, the racetrack also holds recurring events like Wine Down Fridays. Select bottles of wine are half-off. Another good thing to know is that Fridays offer free admission for seniors through Seniors' Day.
Every Sunday is Free and Fun day with special admission and concession savings for all Diamond Club members.
There are also Weekend Handicapping Seminars held most Saturdays and Sundays that offer betting advice and an analysis of the races happening that day.