Albemarle County's signature Steeplechase racing event, the Foxfield Races return this spring on Saturday, April 29. Tickets are on sale now at foxfieldraces.com. Foxfield will once again partner with Camp Holiday Trails, a Charlottesville non-profit that provides camp experiences to children ages 7-17 with medical needs from Virginia and surrounding states. Camp Holiday Trails, which received more than $50,000 in proceeds from the spring 2022 races, will benefit from a portion of tickets sold and additional philanthropic support from Foxfield's corporate sponsors.
Foxfield has been hosting nationally recognized steeplechase races in the heart of Virginia for over 40 years, giving residents and visitors alike the opportunity to witness spectacular horse racing and enjoy the beauty of the countryside. In 1977, Mariann de Tejeda generously purchased the property for the Foxfield Racing Association and designed and built the race course. Today, the bi-annual races host upwards of 15,000 attendees and feature a strong field of horses and riders, live music, local food trucks and more. The fall races will take place on Sunday, October 1, 2023.
“We have many great corporate and business sponsors committed to supporting the Foxfield 2023 races and the preservation of open space,” said Foxfield Racing Executive Director Kelsey Cox. “We look forward to welcoming many new and returning attendees to support Foxfield's mission and in turn support Camp Holiday Trails.”
SCHEDULE AND TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets are on sale now with various pricing options available. General admission tickets start at $50 now through Friday, March 31 (prices increase to $65 on April 1). Free admission for children age 12 and under. Gates open at 9 a.m. and the first race begins at 12:30 p.m. For information on the schedule, pricing, parking and to purchase tickets, visit foxfieldraces.com.
WHAT'S THE EXPERIENCE LIKE?
- Print at Home Ticketing makes purchasing additional last minute tickets easier. Wifi and connectivity at Foxfield is not strong, so make certain to print out your tickets for a speedier entrance.
- Engaging in the races is the main event! Enter Foxfield's FREE TO PLAY game in the Stable Duel App. Learn about each horse, rider, and trainer. Pick 10 horses for your stable. Top winners share the $2,500 prize. Make certain to pick up a race program or head to foxfieldraces.com.
- New Orange Entertainment Park welcomes all general admission ticket holders. Watch the race along the rail, or on a large video wall, listen to live music, purchase food and drinks from vendors like Bold Rock, Devils Backbone, Liquid Death, The Pie Guy, Popito's Pizza, Angelic's and others. Group tents in the New Orange are available for rent. Contact the race office for more details.
- Alcohol policy for increased safety on race day: For each tailgating space (single car), the maximum amount of alcohol allowed is 2 fifths of hard alcohol, 3 bottles of wine, and 3 six-packs of beer/seltzer/cider. No alcohol from General Admission parking. Attendees in the New Orange section will not be allowed to bring alcohol in or out of the section, but those ages 21 and over can purchase beer, seltzers and more in the Entertainment Park.
- Fully catered tents along the rail near the finish line for major sponsors who are making significant investments in Foxfield's revitalized mission.
FOXFIELD'S COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Foxfield Races has given back to the local community from the earliest days, and its dedication to continuing the tradition is strong. Foxfield is committed to not only monetarily supporting its philanthropic partners after race day, but actively engaging in their programs and work throughout the year, celebrating and supporting their community work by amplifying their messages, and spreading their missions to a broader community. The Foxfield Races spring partner is Camp Holiday Trails, and fall partner is Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville.
ABOUT THE FOXFIELD RACES
The Foxfield Races conduct steeplechase racing in Albemarle County, Virginia, twice a year on property conserved under easement. The races are managed by the Foxfield Racing LLC as a subsidiary of the Garth Road Preservation Foundation, both not-for-profit 501(c)3 organizations. For more information and updated schedule details, visit www.foxfieldraces.com.
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