As a reminder, all VTA members are welcome to enjoy our suites, 6 and 7, on the 4th floor for light food and a good view. Get out of the heat and enjoy the air conditioning with us between races.
Our suites will be open each race day, but please note the important dates below. On these days we will have increased hospitality with a bit heavier food. Keep in mind the days that will be structured differently are Legislative Day and Virginia Derby Day. Otherwise all current members are welcome!
Thursday, July 11 – Opening Day
Saturday, July 20 – Virginia Bred Day
Saturday, August 10 – Legislative Day
Saturday, August 11 – Commonwealth Day
Saturday, September 7 – Virginia Derby Day
See the following for additional activities provided by Colonial Downs Racetrack:
July 13: Rosie’s giveback day, inflatable race, 18-month calendar giveaway, pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, Dream catchers Lark & Tater wedding (12:30pm).
July 20: Richmond Flying Squirrels Day, Mascots Nutsy & Natasha 1p-3p, Richmond Flying Squirrels street crew, petting zoo, face painting, junior jockey club 3p-4p, inflatable race.
July 27: Sunrise at Colonial Downs 7AM-10AM (morning training open to the public with complimentary donuts and coffee), PDJF & NASCAR day, petting zoo, face painting, junior jockey club 3p-4p, pace car display, NASCAR special giveaway, inflatable race.
August 3: Taste of New Kent (parking lots 4 & 5), Colonial Downs hat giveaway, petting zoo, face painting, junior jockey club 3p-4p, inflatable race.
August 17: New Kent county fair day, petting zoo, face painting, junior jockey club 3p-4p, inflatable race.
August 24: Wiener dog racing, pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, $4 footlong hot dogs on the Apron, inflatable race.
August 31: Commonwealth champions day, petting zoo, face painting, inflatable race.
Stay tuned for special activities on August 10th and September 7th.