'The Hunt' is on – everything you need to know about the 2024 Far Hills Race Meeting

The Far Hills Race Meeting, one of the country's premier steeplechases and one of the most anticipated annual events in Central Jersey, returns this month.

The 103rd running, known locally as "The Hunt," features six races, headlined by The American Grand National with a $250,000 purse; the event's total purse is $700,000.

When is The Hunt Far Hills 2024

12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. Gates open at 8 a.m. Races will run rain or shine. The last race is expected to be run at 4:30 p.m.

Where is The Hunt Far Hills

Moorland Farms, Route 202, Far Hills.

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How much is The Hunt Far Hills

$110 for general admission in advance to $750 for tailgate space along the rail, the hilltop, lower turn and family area. For $1,500 you can get a spot at the top of the stretch with a 10-by-10-foot tent. Admission tickets are sold on race day at the gates for $220.

The Hunt Far Hills tickets

farhillsrace.org .

The Hunt Far Hills betting

Pari-mutuel betting windows will be open. Online bets can be made through the 4NJBets app or website.

The Hunt Far Hills food

Food trucks in the infield include Avellino’s Wood Fired Brick Oven Pizza, Chick Wings and Things, Cousins Maine Lobster, Empanada Guy, Grain & Cane, Mama Abbondanzo’s, Playa Bowls.

The Hunt Far Hills alcohol

Attendees are not permitted to bring any alcohol through the pedestrian gates. Only reserved parking spot holders, corporate tent holders and registered caterers are permitted to bring alcohol on the property for their private parties. Spectators are subject to search at pedestrian gates. Visibly intoxicated attendees will be denied entry.

The Hunt Far Hills vendors

4Ever Lilys, Apres, Art with Heart Designs, Bohemian Pink, Bullet Boots Hat Bar, Class on  a Glass, Equiline New Jersey, Hans Clothier, Laura Clare Design, Le Fash,LeFashion Cottage, Lisaro Toys, The Madder Hatters, Mobile Cigar Lounge, Nikki Tans & One Vintage Button, Out East Eyewear, Randi Reiss, Waiting for the Sun.

The Hunt Far Hills beneficiaries

Community in Crisis, Bonnie Brae, LifeCamp, Crossroads4Hope, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset.

This article originally appeared on MyCentralJersey.com: 'The Hunt' is on – everything you need to know about the 2024 Far Hills Race Meeting