TICKETS FOR COLONIAL DOWNS SUMMER MEET NOW ON SALE

~ Record-setting season will function decreased ticket costs, new Sunday racing with household actions, the return of Wiener Dog racing, and the addition of Corgi races on opening weekend ~

NEW KENT, Va. (May 3, 2026) – Coming off a historic Kentucky Derby that noticed Virginia Derby runner Ocelli end third and Virginia Derby champion Incredibolt end sixth, now’s the time to purchase single day and season tickets for the 2026 Colonial Downs summer season racing season at www.ColonialDowns.com.
Building on the momentum of an unimaginable three-day spring meet that featured a file crowd of 9,700+ followers for the offered out 2026 Virginia Derby, Colonial Downs will host one other 45 days of stay racing every Thursday by means of Sunday from June 25 by means of a special occasion of racing on Labor Day, Monday, September 7. This would be the most days of stay racing within the almost thirty 12 months historical past of Colonial Downs Racetrack.
This season’s expanded and adjusted schedule will add a further day of weekend racing each Sunday to permit extra followers and households to expertise the fun of stay thoroughbred racing and all {that a} Colonial Downs race day has to supply. Each Sunday will function household pleasant leisure like a petting zoo for younger friends.

“March’s sold-out Virginia Derby set the stage for a record-breaking year of live racing at Virginia’s premier Thoroughbred racetrack,” mentioned Frank Hopf, Senior Director of Racing Operations at Colonial Downs. “We’re thrilled to see the continued growth of the sport with the largest race schedule in Colonial Downs history and Virginia Derby horses delivering incredible performances in the iconic Kentucky Derby last weekend. We’re especially excited to introduce Sunday racing this season, giving even more fans and families across Virginia the chance to experience the track. All summer long, guests can enjoy great entertainment both on and off the track including food and drink specials, family fun on Sundays, and even some friendly competition featuring the Commonwealth’s Corgis and Wiener dogs. We invite everyone to make plans to join us this summer.”

Experiencing stay racing is extra reasonably priced than ever with new reduced-price ticket choices at Colonial Downs in 2026. General admission is FREE almost each race day, with General Admission for 3 Premium Racing Events accessible on the fan-friendly worth of simply $5 and free admission for kids 5 and beneath. For an elevated expertise on any race day, Colonial Downs presents lined seating within the Reserved Grandstand Seats and Grandstand Box Seats, in addition to indoor and eating choices on the Jockey Club and the 1609 Restaurant.

The 2026 Premium Racing Events that can require a ticket embrace:

• Saturday, June 27—Opening Saturday will function the all new Corgi Race with a enjoyable competitors between a few of Virginia’s loveliest newbie athletes. Registration particulars can be forthcoming.
• Saturday, August 1—The annual Colonial Downs Festival of Racing will function the season’s largest races and purses together with the Grade 1 Arlington Million with its $1 million purse, together with the Grade 2 Beverly D., and Grade 2 Secretariat Stakes.
• Saturday, August 15—Wiener Dog Racing returns to Colonial Downs as mighty little athletes race down the observe on tiny legs. Registration particulars can be forthcoming.

The normal publish time for the 2026 season can be 12:30pm on all race days besides the Festival of Racing and Old Dominion Derby which is able to start at midday.
Throughout the summer season Colonial Downs will provide quite a lot of thrilling promotions that can be unveiled within the weeks forward.
For extra info on ticketing, eating, and pricing, go to www.colonialdowns.com.