Foxfield Races in Charlottesville
WHAT: A timeless tradition and Albemarle County’s signature steeplechase racing event, the historic Foxfield Races return with its Fall Races event. The Fall Races are a tradition for friends and families, featuring a Vendor Village, Children’s Tent with FREE activities for all ages, and a variety of food and beverage options.
WHEN & WHERE: Sunday, October 5 | 2215 Foxfield Track, Charlottesville Va.
SCHEDULE AND TICKET INFORMATION – CHILDREN AGES 12 & UNDER ARE FREE!
Tickets are on sale now with various pricing options available. General admission tickets start at $50 now through September 15 (prices increase to $60 on September 16). Free admission for children age 12 and under. The popular Foxfield 4-Pack (includes free parking) will again be available this year.
Foxfield will once again partner with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville, which will receive a portion of proceeds from tickets sold and additional philanthropic support from Foxfield’s corporate sponsors. Through its continued partnerships with Camp Holiday Trails and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville, Foxfield Races has reinvested over $440,000 back into the community since 2021.
For information on the schedule, pricing, parking and to purchase tickets, visit www.foxfieldraces.org.
WHAT’S THE EXPERIENCE LIKE?
- Gates open at 9:30 a.m. and the first race begins at 12 p.m. (races run rain or shine).
- Kick off the race day excitement with the Parade of Beagles presented by Farmington Beagles, and the Parade of Hounds presented by the Farmington Hunt Club at 10:30 a.m.
- A Truck Touch featuring an antique fire truck, trash truck and many more (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
- The Children’s Tent (open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., sponsored by Virginia Tent Rental) will feature:
- Build with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville and Bricks & Minifigs
- Free Union Country Day School – Stick Ponies made with environmentally friendly, 100% recyclable materials
- Be a CBS19 Junior Reporter
- craft creation with Foster Art
- FREE face painting sponsored by Carpet Plus
- Just outside the Children’s Tent:
- Orvis – Fish flying
- Camp Holiday Trails – Interactive games
- 4-H Hoof n’ Woof – Pony Petting & Kids jumping circuit
- Reinbow Miniature Horses (horse-pulled cart rides)
- VDW Airplanes – Paper Airplanes
- Foxfield is happy to welcome the Shenandoah Region Porsche Club of America, hosted by Porsche Charlottesville, to the Fall Races. The club’s road rally will be driving 20-30 porsches, ranging from vintage to present day, to the races. This amazing display of performance vehicles will be parked in the general admission lot just opposite the blue section for all to view.
- New this year! Stop in and sip at the wine tent in the Boxwood area. Southwest Mountain Vineyards, of Keswick, will be offering sampling (21+). Enjoy while watching the races from an extraordinary view point.
- Purchase food and drinks from various vendors
- The Vendor Village (open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., sponsored by the Shops at Stonefield) will feature:
- Indo Chic Imports (classic silk and silk velvet tunics, jackets, tops & pants)
- Green Gator (antique and vintage alligator, croc, lizard and other handbags and luggage)
- GlimmerLocks (tinsel fairy hair)
- Tiger Solar (solar design and installation)
- Charlottesville Blues Football Club (mascot and player appearances),
- Speaking of Horses (innovative equine-assisted speech therapy clinic)
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- Albemarle Angler (fly fishing, general outdoor outfitter & lifestyle apparel),
- …and many more including Westray’s Finest Ice Cream, Premier Baking Company, Kona Ice Cville, Crozet Seafood Supply, Daddy Mack’s Grub Shack, Buzzing Bee Coffee, SAM FM, Virginia Tech Equine Medical Center, Rio Point Apartments and more.
- The final race of the day begins at 3:25 p.m. and gates close at 5 p.m. For the full schedule, visit www.foxfieldraces.org.