Get Info on the 2025 Belmont Stakes Picnic Tables at Saratoga Race Course
Editor's Note (12/3/2024): The following details are from the 2024 season. Stay tuned for 2025 updates!
Wondering what's happening with the 2024 Belmont Stakes picnic tables at Saratoga Race Course? Here's a quick rundown about the random drawing for reserved picnic tables and other important info.
Picnic Packages at the Belmont
Race day picnic packages are available for pre-order for all four days of the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival. Picnic packages can be picked up inside the track grounds.
Options are:
The Morning Workout ($90)
- 6 (12-oz) mixed berry yogurt parfaits
- 4 jumbo pull-apart cinnamon rolls with vanilla glaze
- 4 smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwiches
- 6 jumbo frittata egg muffins
- 6 bottles of water
Trackside ($150)
- 2 roasted turkey and brie sandwiches
- 2 Italian mix sandwiches with ham, spicy capicola, salmi, and sharp provolone
- 2 all-white meat chicken salad sandwiches
- 2 grilled vegetable wraps with eggplant, squash, roasted peppers, and garlic white bean hummus
- Mediterranean chickpea salad
- Coleslaw
- Chocolate chip Cookies
- Saratoga Kettle Chips
- 6 bottles of water
All dressings and condiments are provided.
Triple Crown Nosh ($180)
- Locally sourced cheese and charcuterie with dried fruits, honey, nuts, berries, olives, and seasonal accoutrements
- Artichoke parmesan dip with rosemary crackers and grissini breadsticks
- Bruschetta with garlic basil seasoned heritage tomatoes, red onion, sea salt, focaccia toasts, shaved parmesan Reggiano, and olive oil
- Roasted garlic chickpea hummus with pita chips
- Pico de Gallo
- Guacamole
- Corn chips
- Four tortillas
- 6 Bottles of water
Pickup is near the Big Red Springs, and pickup times for the picnic packages are:
- Thursday, June 6, 11am to 2pm
- Friday, June 7, 11am to 2pm
- Saturday, June 8, 9am to 2pm
- Sunday, June 9, 11am to 2pm
See more details on picnic packages >>
Saratoga Hospital Reserved Picnic Table Drawing
The Saratoga Hospital Foundation and NYRA are offering a reserved picnic table for each of the festival's racing days, with proceeds going towards the Saratoga Hospital.
Their bidding opened on May 1, with four separate packages for June 6, 7, 8, and 9.
See the Saratoga Hospital Reserved Picnic Table drawing info >>
Random Drawing for Reserved Picnic Tables
Please note, submissions for the random drawing for reserved picnic tables closed on April 5.
There will be a random drawing conducted for the chance to purchase a reserved picnic table for Saturday, June 8 (Belmont Stakes Day).
You can enter the drawing at belmontstakes.com >>
When you enter, you'll include a valid phone number and email address.
Please Note:
- Limit one ticket package per individual. You can only enter the drawing once; duplicate entries will not be considered.
- The promotion will close on April 5 at 11:59:59pm EDT.
- Ticket values will not exceed $1,000 in total per each winner.
- Ticket packages must be purchased in full.
- No purchase is necessary to enter the drawing.
What Else to Know About Reserved Picnic Tables
Winners will be drawn at random and notified shortly afterwards. Winners have up to 48 hours to complete the ticket purchase through a NYRA sales representative.
In addition:
- Each table accommodates six guests at $75 per person, or a total of $450, and includes admission.
- If you win and you've already purchased a ticket for Belmont Stakes Day, the NYRA Box Office can credit your existing purchase.
- Requests for specific table locations will be honored as much as it is possible to do so, depending on availability.
- Please note, the tables will be in a different configuration than at the typical Saratoga summer meet.
- Winners have the option to decline the sales offer, removing themselves from consideration. Another winner will be selected.
- There is no-entry on Belmont Stakes Day. You must remain inside the grounds after entering the race course.
- Coolers with food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed. Additional chairs, pop-up tents, and umbrellas are not permitted.
Backyard Picnic Tables: First Come, First Serve
The large majority of Saratoga's backyard picnic tables, about 700, will be available on a first come, first serve basis per usual during the four-day Belmont Stakes Racing Festival, June 6-9, 2024.