The State Fair weekend kicks off on Friday, August 24 with the 2-year old filly
trotters and pacers with a post time of 6:55 pm. There will be an owner’s
barbeque and cocktail reception at the Vernon Downs rooftop terrace at 5:00 pm
before the races.
On Saturday, August 25th, Vernon Downs will be hosting a free golf outing for all horsemen and owners in the morning (planned tee time: 9:00 am). The tournament will be held at a local golf course (To Be Announced) and will be a four person captain and crew format tournament. Another barbeque and cocktail reception will be held on Saturday evening at 5:00 pm leading up to the 6:55 pm post for the 2-year old colt and gelding pacers and trotters taking center stage in the State Fair races.
The weekend is capped off with the $700,000 (e) Zweig Trot for 3-year old trotters, and the $50,000 Drivers’ Championship on Sunday, August 26 with a 1:15 pm post time. The Drivers’ Championship which has been a huge hit at Tioga Downs in past years will be re-located to
Hotel rooms are available at Vernon Downs for the State Fair celebration (August 24 – 26), and all reservations and golf sign ups can be directed to Jason M. Settlemoir, VP of Racing and Simulcast at 607.699.7588 or jsettlemoir@tiogadowns.com .
For more information on Vernon Downs please visit us online at www.vernondowns.com.
