What to Know About the 2025 July 4th Racing Festival at Saratoga Race Course
Dates: July 3-6, 2025
Saratoga Springs has long been the ultimate summer destination thanks to the popular 40-day summer meet at Saratoga Race Course. In 2025, racing fans will have even more to look forward to as Saratoga Race Course hosts the July 4th Racing Festival.
Traditionally held at Belmont Park, this event will run from Thursday, July 3, through Sunday, July 6, 2025, making it a standout holiday weekend in the Spa City.
2025 Stakes Schedule
Thursday, July 3, 2025
- Wild Applause (Listed) - $150,000, F3YO, 1 Mile (Turf)
- Victory Ride (Grade III) - $175,000, F3YO, 6 1/2 Furlongs
Friday, July 4, 2025
- Manila (Grade III) - $200,000, 3YO, 1 Mile (Turf)
- Schuylerville (Listed) - $150,000, F2YO, 6 Furlongs
- Belmont Derby Invitational (Grade I) - $750,000, 3YO, 1 1/8 Miles (Turf)
- Suburban (Grade II) - $400,000, 4&UP, 1 1/4 Miles
- Harvey Pack (Listed) - $150,000, 3&UP, 5 1/2 Furlongs (Turf)
Saturday, July 5, 2025
- Sanford (Grade III) - $175,000, 2YO, 6 Furlongs
- Belmont Oaks Invitational (Grade I) - $500,000, F3YO, 1 1/8 Miles (Turf)
- Kelso (Grade III) - $175,000, 4&UP, 1 Mile (Turf)
Sunday, July 6, 2025
- The weekend will close out on Sunday, July 6. No stakes races are scheduled.
4th of July weekend is always an exciting time to be in Saratoga Springs, with highlights such as the annual All-American Celebration, live music, and other events around the region.
2025 Ticket Info
NYRA has announced that tickets and hospitality reservations for both the July 4th Racing Festival and the annual 40-day summer meet at Saratoga will be available starting on the following dates:
- March 5: Full-space private hospitality including luxury suites and the Rail at the 1863 Club; Spa Verandas, Surfside Party Deck, Big Red Spring and Festival Tent
- March 19: Full-season reserved seating plans for the Clubhouse, Grandstand and Michelob Ultra Stretch
- March 26: Partial-space group reservations for the Rail at the 1863 Club, Mionetto Easy Goer and individual tables within the Festival Tent
- April 9: Weekly and flex reserved seating plans for the Clubhouse, Grandstand, Michelob Ultra Stretch, Miller Time Fourstardave Sports Bar and Pick Six Vodka Picnic Paddock; single-day reservations for the Founders Room and Clubhouse Box Seats
- April 23: Dining reservations for the Turf Terrace, Porch and Club Terrace
- April 30: Single-day reserved seats for the Clubhouse, Grandstand and Michelob Ultra Stretch
- May 7: Single-day reservations for the Miller Time Fourstardave Sports Bar, Pick Six Vodka Picnic Paddock and Surfside Tailgate at the Turn
- May 14: Single-day general admission tickets
Reservations may be made by phone at 844-NYRA-TIX, email at boxoffice@nyrainc.com, or online at NYRA.com/Groups.
Daily admission for the July 4th Racing Festival will be available for $7 when purchased in advance or $10 day-of.
Season passes may be purchased at NYRA.com/saratoga, cost $95, and include general admission for the July 4th Racing Festival.
Fans can also purchase a 5-Day Festival Pass for the Belmont Stakes and add admission to the July 4th Racing Festival for just $20!
Additional Information
The 2025 July 4th Racing Festival will be preceded by the 2025 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga Race Course on Wednesday, June 4 through Sunday, June 8.
It will be followed by the traditional 40-day summer meet, which runs from Thursday, July 10 - Labor Day, September 1.
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