Saratoga Springs Gears Up for Belmont Stakes Racing Festival and Week-Long Celebration

The Belmont Stakes Racing Festival is scheduled for June 8th, 2024 at the Saratoga Race Course. This event is part of the Triple Crown Race and is of interest to businesses and organizations in Saratoga County. It is expected to draw racing fans globally.

A week-long celebration, Belmont on Broadway, will precede the festival from June 4th to June 9th. This is to honor the 156th Belmont Stakes Racing Festival. The celebration begins on June 4th with 'Embrace the Belmont.' This event aims to educate the Saratoga Springs community about basic handicapping and the 2024 Belmont Stakes field. It will be held at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame and is organized by Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga.

On June 5th, a free concert will take place on Broadway in Downtown Saratoga Springs from 6pm to 10pm. Blues Traveler will headline the concert, with other acts to be announced. The area from Van Dam Street to Lake Avenue may be closed for stage setup.

The Belmont Gala will occur on June 6th, hosted by the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. Tickets for the gala are sold out, but tickets for the races on June 6th, 7th, and 9th are available. On June 7th, HARDY, an American country rock music singer-songwriter, will perform at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center.

The festival will conclude with the 156th Belmont Stakes Race on June 8th. Tickets for the race day are sold out, but races will continue on June 9th. The Opera Saratoga Gala will also take place at the Canfield Casino at 6pm. Additionally, the Belmont Jewel Contest will run from May 6th to May 19th, with participating restaurants creating their own versions of 'The Belmont Jewel,' a cocktail made with Bourbon, Pomegranate Juice, and Lemonade.

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