Del Mar Fairgrounds

09/04/2026

Kids grow fast. Back-to-School shopping prices add up fast, too!

Just Between Friends returns to the Del Mar Fairgrounds September 25–27 with a huge selection of gently loved kids’ clothes, toys, baby gear and more—all at prices parents can feel pretty good about. 😊

Shop smarter at Just Between Friends!

09/02/2026

Upcoming shows at The Sound @ the Del Mar Fairgrounds.🎶

09/02/2026

Scales, tails and seriously cool creatures are taking over the Fairgrounds. 🦎

Meet exotic animals, shop pet and reptile vendors, and discover something a little outside the ordinary at the San Diego Mega Reptile Expo, September 12–13 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

08/31/2026

Rock legends are heading our way, and YOU could score 4 tickets! 🎟️

Lynyrd Skynyrd is bringing the classics to the Del Mar Arena on Thursday, September 24, and we’re giving one lucky winner a 4-pack of tickets to the show. Enter now for your chance to sing along to “Sweet Home Alabama,” “Free Bird,” “Simple Man” and more when Surfer's Point Live rocks the Fairgrounds. 🎸

https://delmarfairgrounds.jotform.com/form/win-4-tickets-to-lynyrd-skynyrd

08/31/2026

September keeps the Fairgrounds buzzing with live music, expos, shopping events and plenty of reasons to get out and have some fun. 🎸 Plus, live racing makes its final stretch before wrapping up for the season.🐎

👉 See the full event lineup here:
https://mailchi.mp/delmarfairgrounds.com/september-2026-calendar-of-events

08/14/2026

The Big Easy is coming to Del Mar! ⚜️🎺
Enjoy an epic celebration of New Orleans culture featuring food, drinks, live music and live thoroughbred racing at Taste of New Orleans—Saturday, August 15, from 1–6 PM at the Seaside Cabana.

Your ticket includes:
🍹 Five drink tickets
🥤 A souvenir cup
🐎 Racing program + tipsheet
🎟️ Track admission

Grab your krewe and let the good times roll! 🥳

08/12/2026

We’re halfway down the stretch—but there’s still plenty of summer racing ahead at Del Mar! 🏇 Plan to enjoy these weekly promotions through September 7:

☀️ FREE & EASY THURSDAYS
Diamond Club members receive FREE admission, a FREE program and a FREE seat—plus $5 Michelob ULTRA drafts, Brandt Beef hot dogs and refillable sodas at select concessions. Not a member? It’s free to join in the Del Mar Mobile App.

🥂 TURF CLUB FRIDAYS
Kick off the weekend with an elevated happy hour in the exclusive Turf Club. Your ticket includes Turf Club admission and a table seat, two appetizers, two drink tickets and chips and guacamole for the table. Dress code applies.

🍹 HAPPY HOUR FRIDAYS
From gates open until 4 PM, enjoy 25% off Del Mar signature drinks, select beers and Oggi’s Pizza. Excludes the Turf Club restaurant and bar.

🎶 POP-UP SUNDAYS
Head to the Plaza de Mexico for a rotating lineup of local restaurants, live music and Sunday drink specials—including 50% off Kona beers and 25% off margaritas and Cutwater beverages.

🎟️ Plan your day at dmtc.com.

08/11/2026

Ever heard Bing Crosby sing, “Take a plane, take a train, take a car,” and wondered where race fans landed when they flew to Del Mar? ✈️

This fascinating piece from Times of San Diego uncovers Del Mar’s long-forgotten coastal airport—and takes us back to a time when racegoers flew in and local kids sold sandwiches to the pilots. 🐎

https://timesofsandiego.com/arts/2026/08/11/del-mars-forgotten-airport-the-coastal-airfield-where-race-fans-flew-in-and-kids-sold-sandwiches/

07/15/2026

The fun doesn't have to end when the horses leave the track! HAGS Fest presents an Opening Day concert after the races at The Sound featuring Solardo, Murphy’s Law, Kyle Walker b2b Jordan Brando, and JustJoe. Get your tickets now to guarantee your spot at this special Opening Day After Party!

🏇 21+
🏇 6:00PM - 12:00AM
🏇 On-site After Party
🏇 Tickets are limited and will sell out

(P.S. You don’t have to go to the races to attend the after party! 🪩)

🎟️ https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0A0064C873AE2E26

07/13/2026

Come for the horses, stay for the party! 🏇 Opening Day at Del Mar is where thrilling thoroughbreds, fabulous fashion and San Diego summer come together. Break out your boldest hat, dress to impress and join us where the turf meets the surf!

🐎 Del Mar Racing Opening Day
📅 Friday, July 17
📍 Del Mar Fairgrounds & Racetrack

06/27/2026