Sunset SaturdaysSaratoga Springs, N.Y. (July 2, 2025) – Saratoga Casino Hotel and Saratoga Harness Horseperson’s Association are excited to announce Sunset Saturdays – weekly summer events featuring live harness racing, food trucks, and activities for the whole family to enjoy. The excitement kicks off July 5 and runs every Saturday through August 23 from 6pm-9pm.

Each Sunset Saturday will feature exclusive experiences—from lively themed nights to limited-edition merchandise giveaways and exciting prize drawings—making every evening a unique celebration. Guests can look forward to Carnival Night on July 12 with free carnival games, a face painter, balloon artist and bites from Di Folco’s Roaming Occasions food truck. On August 9, Dog Days of Summer will feature wiener dog races, a corn dog eating competition and adoptable puppies from Lucky Puppy Rescue. The series concludes on August 23 with BBQ, Brews and Country Tunes, featuring DJ Kevin Richards and offerings from Miller’s Backyard BBQ. In addition, each theme night will include a drawing where guests can enter to win a YETI Cooler, Solo Stove or Electric Smoker.

The premier-racing event of the season - the 16th Annual Joe Gerrity Jr. Memorial Pace – will be held on July 16. Watch as top pacers race for a $250,000 purse. On July 26, the Spa Oval will host a Charity Match Race with jockeys Katie Davis and Trevor McCarthy racing against Sietske Spagnola and Brett Beckwith to benefit the Franklin Community Center and the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation. Rounding out the events for the remaining Saturdays, New York Sire Stakes races will take place on July 12, July 19 and August 9.

“We’re very excited to have a great schedule of events for the community to enjoy.  Sunset Saturdays are family-friendly, offering an exciting evening of live harness racing, delicious food and beverages, and unforgettable fun,” remarked John Matarazzo, Director of Racing at Saratoga Casino Hotel.

Post time on Saturdays is 6:45pm, with free parking and admission for all guests.

SUNSET SATURDAYS SCHEDULE

July 5:              T-shirt Giveaway and Ty’s Taco-ria Food Truck

July 12:           Carnival Theme Night with NY Sire Stakes Races and Di Folco’s Roaming Occasions Food Truck

July 19:           Gerrity Night with NY Sire Stakes Races and Ted’s Fish Fry Food Truck

July 26:           Charity Match Race Night and Neighborhood Kitchen Food Truck

August 2:       Baseball Cap Giveaway and Fired Up Pizza

August 9:       Dog Days of Summer Theme Night and NY Sire Stakes Races featuring $2 Hot Dogs

August 16:     Cooler Bag Giveaway and Ty’s Taco-ria Food Truck

August 23:     BBQ, Brews and Country Tunes Theme Night with DJ Kevin Richards and Miller’s Backyard BBQ

Every Saturday: Winners Gourmet Ice Cream Food Truck

For complete details on the events visit www.saratogacasino.com.

Photo Credit: Jessica Hallett

About Saratoga Casino Hotel
Saratoga Casino Hotel, located on Crescent Avenue in Saratoga Springs, NY, features slot machines, electronic table games, a luxury hotel, Vapor, Morton’s® The Steakhouse, a casual dining restaurant, full-service bars, deli and a variety of guest services. Simulcast wagering is available and live harness racing runs February through mid-December. For more information, please visit www.saratogacasino.com or call 800-727-2990. Must be 18 years of age or older to play video gaming machines or wager on horses. Please play responsibly. 

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Amy Brannigan, Corporate Director of Marketing
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