LIVE PARI-MUTUEL HORSE RACING RETURNS TO FREDERICKSBURG

LIVE PARI-MUTUEL HORSE RACING RETURNS TO Live pari-mutuel horse racing returns to the Gillespie County Fair Grounds in 2021 for FREDERICKSBURG eight days of racing at the Class III facility. The summer season will open on July 3-4 and continue on July 17-18, Aug. 14-15 and Aug. 28-29. — Standard-Radio Post file photo

Eight days of live pari-mutuel horse racing will be offered over four weekends in July and August at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds.

To go along with the racing events, the final race weekend is held as part of the 133rd Gillespie County Fair.

In addition to the eight days of live racing at the local Class III facility, a simulcast facility is open at 35 Fair Drive for year-round wagering.

Simulcasting at The Race Barn is offered Thursdays through Sundays from horse and dog tracks around the country. The facility also includes a restaurant.

The Gillespie County Fair and Festivals Association sponsors the live pari-mutuel races.

Post time each day is 1 p.m.

As in the past, the Gillespie County Fair Grounds will offer race fans a covered grandstand, numerous betting windows, tote board, easy access and plenty of free parking. Following 2020, they will continue to have a mobile betting option. General admission and box seating are available.

General admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children six to 12 years of age and free for youngsters five and under.

Box seats are $20.

Also available are summer season passes for $60. The passes are good for all Gillespie County Fair Association-sponsored summer events.

More information on the 2021 summer season activities is available by contacting the Gillespie County Fair and Festivals Association at 830-997-2359 or visiting their website at www.gillespiefair.com.

RACE DATES • July 3-4: July Fourth Race Meet. • July 17-18: Night In Old Fredericksburg Race Meet. • Aug. 14-15: Gillespie County Race Meet. • Aug. 28-29: 133rd Gillespie County Fair, which runs Aug. 26-29.