Race Day Info
Thanksgiving Classic: Thursday, November 27, Doors Open at 11AM, Post Time 12PM
Join us Thanksgiving for an incredible day of racing, dining, and fun for the whole krewe! Whether you’re checking out the latest updates made to the property, savoring all the latest culinary offerings in the Clubhouse and Black Gold Dining, or watching racing action from the best seats in the house at the 101st Thanksgiving Classic, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Each of our packages is a great way to experience the holiday, including the ALL-INCLUSIVE Clubhouse seating with food, drinks, and alcohol included in the price of admission! Learn more about all the ways to elevate your raceday experience below, and we’ll see YOU at the Fair Grounds!
Clubhouse Dining
The most elevated experience here at the Fair Grounds, the Clubhouse Dining package features exclusive access to both main buffets on the 4th and 5th floors for easy access to dining tables, inclusive beverage service with alcohol from the 4th and 5th floor bars, easy reach of the 4th floor concessions, and some of the best views of the Thanksgiving Classic race!
Price: $200 per Adult, $125 per child (12 or under), reservations required with ticket purchase via the link below, all seats at dining table must have purchased tickets to ensure table is held, for more information please use the Thanksgiving Dining Request Form below.
Black Gold Dining
Enjoy one of the best views in thoroughbred racing from the Black Gold room! Watch from the windows and balcony area as racers round the final turn on their way through the homestretch, and enjoy the exclusive Black Gold buffet as well as all-inclusive beverage service, including alcohol! This limited-space offers an exclusive atmosphere to enjoy your holiday at the races!
Price: $180 per Adult, $120 per child (12 or under), reservations required with ticket purchase via the link below, all seats at dining table must have purchased tickets to ensure table is held, for more information please use the Thanksgiving Dining Request Form below. Black Gold will not be open for service on Black Friday.
Clubhouse Boxes
Take in the 101st running of the Thanksgiving Classic in style with our Clubhouse Box seating package! In addition to premium seats and unparalleled views of the Thanksgiving Classic race, Clubhouse Box seating includes access to the satellite 4th floor Buffet, inclusive beverage service with alcohol from the 4th and 5th floor bars, and service from the 4th floor concessions!
Price: $840 per box, boxes are availble for purchase at the link below. Boxes come with 6 seats and must be purchased in full.
Clubhouse General Admission
Soak up the views of all our Thanksgiving Day races with seating in the Clubhouse General Admission sections! Feel the roar of the crowd as the horses come racing by, and enjoy access to the satellite 4th floor concessions, access to all bars on the 4th and 5th floor, and concessions access!
Price: $115 per Adult, $59 per child (12 or under) GA tickets are available for purchase at the link below.
Grandstand Boxes
Be right up against all the action with our Grandstand Box seating on Thanksgiving Day! Enjoy easy access to the food truck area, bars, and concession stands!
Price: $200 per box, boxes are available for purchase at the link below. Boxes come with 6 seats and must be purchased in full.
Grandstand General Admission
Just looking to get in the door? Grandstand admission is free of charge!
*Tickets to the Fair Grounds are sold exclusively through the Fair Grounds website and ticketmaster. If you purchase tickets from any other source, such as Vivid Seats or StubHub, we cannot guarantee your seat.*
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Thanksgiving Dining Request Form
Fair Grounds is accepting requests for Clubhouse and Black Gold Dining Tables on Thanksgiving. Fill out this form completely to make your request. Tables are extremely limited, so a request does not guarantee a table will be available. Priority will be given to guests who had a table in 2024. If a table is not available, you will receive an opportunity to purchase additional Clubhouse seat locations.
