EMERALD DOWNS: "A DAY AT THE RACES" COMING JUNE 7, 2025

Emerald Downs: “A Day at the Races” coming June 7, 2025

Save the date and join in on the fun and excitement of Thoroughbred horse racing at Emerald Downs Racetrack. This year’s event will take place on June 7, 2025. The event will be held in the Trackside Pavilion Event space, which is located at the track level of the racetrack.

With Mt. Rainer in the background, the Trackside Pavilion offers a great viewing spot as the horses enter the South turn. You will also be in an area reserved only for our group. The Pavilion area will offer sit-down dining for 60 guests, a buffet luncheon, a no host bar and our own parimutuel betting window and betting machines.

The menu for the All-American Buffet includes:

  • Beverage Station — Coffee, Tea, Water; Soft Drinks are available for purchase
  • Snacks upon arrival (snacks available at 12:50pm)

— Home made Kettle Chips with French Onion Dip

  • Vegetable Crudité with Creamy Ranch Dressing, Gourmet Snack Mix
  • Sides: Fresh Watermelon, Coleslaw, Corn on the Cob, Southwest Potato Salad
  • Main Course: Beecher’s Mac and Cheese, Crispy Chicken Tenders, Pulled Pork Sandwiches
  • Dessert: Cookie Platter
  • No host Bar (The bar closes half an hour prior to the last race at approx. 6:00pm)

 

Pricing for the “Day at the Races” per person:

  • Adult Buffet: $73.13 ea. includes service charge and tax
  • Teen Buffet (ages 11-17): $73.13 ea. includes service charge and tax
  • Child Buffet (ages 5-10): $36.58 ea.
  • Toddler Buffet (ages 4 & under): Free


To summarize the “Day at the Races” event:

Your buffet ticket includes event space admission, Official Program and Tip Sheet, banquet staff, mutuel teller, bartender, set up and clean up.

Timeline:

  • 12:50pm — Trackside Pavilion/Snacks Available
  • 1:50pm — First Race
  • 1:55pm — Buffet Service (one hour)
  • 6:30pm — Approx. Conclusion of Racing


Parking:

  • Free Parking is available in the general parking area (wellmarked with signs). A shuttle service is provided from the general parking areas to the track entrance.
  • Paid parking in designated areas is available
  • Valet Parking is available

ALL GUESTS must have a ticket to enter the admission gates during live racing (including teens and children ages 5-17). To ensure that you have your ticket before June 7, please RSVP no later than May 26, 2025.

Please email your RSVP to Allen Nakamoto at nakamoto.a@comcast.net, Vicki Potter at vpott3@comcast.net for Rising Star Stable reservations, or Keith Yamaguchi at kyamavet@gmail.com.

I will make every attempt to mail your tickets to you prior to the event. Remember, there are a limited number of sit down spaces available, so please respond early.

Payment for your tickets can be made on the day of the event. There is no need to pay for your tickets in advance. Check or cash accepted, with checks payable to Keith Yamaguchi.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact Keith Yamaguchi at kyamavet@gmail.com or by phone at 2026 390-1253 mobile. I look forward to seeing you at Emerald Downs on June 7, 2025!