Canterbury Park

The season at Canterbury Park in Shakopee runs through Sept. 17 with racing Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday starting at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m.

More than just horse racing

Events to look forward to at Canterbury Park in Shakopee

Canterbury Park in Shakopee is not just about wagering on the horses.

There’s a lot more to do there than picking a superfecta, where you correctly select the first four finishers in a race. The Canterbury Park Summer Concert Series was done last summer for the first time and it returns again this year.

“It is an undiscovered gem of an intimate outdoor setting offering great sight lines and acoustics featuring national acts,” said Jeff Maday, Canterbury Park’s media relations manager.

Back this summer is also return of Saturday night racing, which starts at 5 p.m. It’s been absent the last two summers due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“When the pandemic struck in 2020, the horse racing season began later than usual and operated under severe capacity restrictions,” Maday said. “That caused a change to the Monday through Thursday night racing schedule to best capture a national wagering audience. Last year, Sunday racing returned along with many of the fan-favorite events, such as corgi racing, that populated the summer schedule.”

Here are a few other events to look forward to at Canterbury Park during the season:

CANTERBURY PARK

Location: 1100 Canterbury Road South, Shakopee Racing: Wednesday, Thursday and Saturdays, 5 p.m. Sunday, 1 p.m. Season ends Sept. 17. Admission: $10 for adults. $5 for ages 5 to 17. Free for ages 4 and under. $2 discount by purchasing online at tickets. canterburypark.com Info: 952-445-7223, canterburypark.com

TASTE OF CANTERBURY

The new Saturday event series is expected to bring loads of taste to your taste buds, including Tacos and Tequila June 4, Bourbon and Whiskey Smokehouse July 9 and Asian Bistro July 30.

This is a themed entertainment experience that will show what Canterbury’s kitchen can offer, including specialty food, cocktails and pairings during live racing action.

Tacos & Tequila will feature hand selected and freshly made Mexican favorites served over multiple courses.

Bourbon and Whiskey Smokehouse will provide savory and sweet all-American flavors, everything from smoked meats to mac and cheese.

Asian Bistro will feature some classic dishes with some exciting new flavors.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF COADY PHOTOGRAPHY

Over the last two summers, the COVID-19 pandemic has limited the number of fans at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, but larger crowds are expected again this season.

SELTZER FEST

It’s scheduled for June 11 and will bring together exciting flavors and versions of many gluten-free favorites at Canterbury Park.

The festival will give fans the opportunity to sample and explore over 100 different seltzers from vendors from all over the Twin Cities area.

PUZZLE DERBY

Like puzzles? The first-ever Puzzle Derby competition will be coming to Canterbury Park Aug. 7.

Race the clock before live racing kicks off against other groups of four as they try to determine the Jigsaw Puzzle champion for the day.