Live Horse Racing - August 2005

The 2005 pari-mutuel horse racing season is only half over! The dates for the remaining 2005 race season are August 13 & 14, and August 27 & 28. Races feature a full slate of quarter horses, thoroughbred races, and special races and trials for the 2005 Gillespie County Fair Futurity.

Race weekends include dancing, entertainment, a variety of food and drink along with all of the attractions of historic Fredericksburg. In addition to the races, you can also enjoy the Race Barn, a new pari-mutuel simulcast building featuring greyhound, thoroughbred, and quarter horse races from all over the country in our state of the art simulcast facilities. The Race Barn is pleasantly air-conditioned and includes a restaurant and full bar.

Admission for live racing is $4 for adults (except during the 117th County Fair when they are $5), $1 for children 6 to 12 years of age and free for children under 6. Reserve seats are $7 and box seats are $9.

The Gillespie County Fairgrounds is located 2 miles south of Fredericksburg on Texas Highway 16 South. Call (830) 997-2359 for more information.