Casey Donahew Concert Friday Night and
Chef Jake’s Catfish Fry on Saturday
Highlight Weekend Activities at Lone Star Park
Friday, June 25 – Casey Donahue Post-Race Concert / Live Music in the Courtyard with Haywire, hosted by Ali Dee
- Gates open at 5 p.m. / First post – 6:35 p.m. / 9 live races.
- Casey Donahew Band concert following live racing. Free with $5 paid general admission until 9 p.m. and $15 after 9 p.m.
- Live Music in the Courtyard of Champions from 7 – 10 p.m. features live music from the Haywire with live look-ins with Lone Star Park Entertainment Host Ali Dee throughout the evening.
Saturday, June 26 – “Jockeys & Java” Morning Workouts, Free Breakfast and Backstretch Tour / Cookin’ in the Courtyard with Chef Jake’s Catfish Fry with Live Music in the Courtyard by Scott Whitaker
- Gates open at 11:30 a.m. / First post – 1:35 p.m. / 10 live races.
- “Jockeys & Java” morning workout program included free continental breakfast and Chef Jake’s breakfast burritos plus visits to trainers’ barns. Hosted by Track Announcer John Lies, fans can watch hundreds of horses during their morning workouts and hear the insights of this week’s special guests – State Veterinarians Dr. Miranda Gosselin and Dr. Katherine Joos, Jockey Patrick Boxie, who will discuss upcoming Don MacBeth Fund Raising Events, and Assistant Clerk of Scales – Jeff Williams.
- Cookin’ in the Courtyard with Chef Jake’s Catfish Fry plus live music by Scott Whitaker from noon to 4 p.m.
Sunday, June 27 –Jazz Brunch in Silks / Senior Citizens’ Day / Military Discount Day
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Gates open at 11:30 a.m. / First post – 1:35 p.m. / 9 live races.
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Jazz Brunch in Silks with live music from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Senior Citizens’ Day / Military Discount Day – All senior citizens, age 62 or older with valid I.D., or members of any branch of the military, with a valid military I.D., receive free general admission every Sunday during the meet.
General Information
- General parking at Lone Star Park is free.
- Drive-thru wagering is available every live race day by entering free through gate 2 from 8 a.m. to noon on live race days.
- Coolers are permitted at Lone Star Park in outdoor areas. No alcohol or glass containers.
- Most apron seating, closest to the racing action, is free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis.
- For more information, call (972) 263-RACE (7223) or visit LoneStarPark.com.
Lone Star Park’s 2010 Spring Thoroughbred Season will run four days a week every Thursday and Friday at 6:35 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 1:35 p.m. starting through July 18. Special twilight programs with post-race holiday fireworks on Saturday, July 3 and Sunday, July 4 (Lone Stars & Stripes Fireworks Celebration) will commence at 5:00 p.m. (All times are Central Time).
Lone Star Park’s 26-day, 2010 Fall Meeting of Champions for American Quarter Horses will be held from Sept. 17 to Nov. 13. For more information, visit LoneStarPark.com or call (972) 263-RACE (7223).
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