It’s Bing Crosby Season at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. Kicking off Nov. 10 and running through Dec. 3, the fall season of San Diego’s most beloved tradition will include the annual Derby Days Wine Festival, Thanksgiving Brunch and other exciting events. Saddle up for a season to remember with our annual guide here.
Jockeys saddle up at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club PHOTO COURTESY OF DEL MAR THOROUGHBRED CLUB
NOV. 10
Opening Day
It’s off to the races on Bing Crosby Season’s opening day. The cooler weather brings lighter crowds and a chance to don your best track attire sans the summer heat. Gates open at 11AM with the first post at 12:30PM.
NOV. 18
Uncorked: Derby Days Wine Festival
Raise your glass for a day of fun at DMTC’s Seaside Cabana featuring samples of over 100 international wines and bubbles. Local food trucks will stop by to provide cuisine as you listen to live music and watch the races from the Stretch Run.
Break out your bow ties and haute hats for the Uncorked: Derby Days Wine Festival on Nov. 18. PHOTO COURTESY OF DEL MAR THOROUGHBRED CLUB
NOV. 19
Toys for Tots
Make the season merry and bright by bringing a new unwrapped toy to the track during this annual day of fundraising. No toy? Financial donations are also welcome to support the feel-good program.
NOV. 23
Thanksgiving Brunch
The gates open at 9:30AM for this decadent day of trackside feasting, with the first post kicking off at 11AM. Enjoy a three-course Thanksgiving meal, a reserved Turf Club table seat and bottomless mimosas. You can also enjoy brunch every Sunday during the racing season at Taste of the Turf Club. Bottoms up!
NOV. 24
Beer and Cider Fest
Keep the Thanksgiving festivities going. Sip beer and cider trackside on the West Tarmac while watching DMTC’s world-class racing.
DEC. 3
San Diego Food Bank
Support San Diego Food Bank by bringing non-perishable food items to the Stretch Run admission gates to receive free entry to the races. Canned meat, vegetables, fruit, soup, peanut butter, cereal and oatmeal are the food bank’s most desired items.
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