Fairmount Park marks 100 years with 3-day celebration
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. - Fairmount Park Casino & Racing is marking its 100th anniversary with three days of events, highlighted by the $250,000 St. Louis Derby, the richest race on Illinois’ calendar. The celebration runs from Thursday through Saturday.
The party starts Thursday with free commemorative hats or t-shirts for cardholders and slot play prize drawings.
The St. Louis Derby, the track’s largest race, takes place Friday with a 2:30 pm post time, one hour later than in past seasons. Friday’s schedule also includes a kids’ inflatable horse race, food trucks, and giveaways for the first 500 guests. That evening, the casino will hold hourly cash prize drawings totaling $10,000.
Saturday’s lineup is geared toward families, offering face painting, pony petting, magicians, jugglers, and oversized lawn games from 1 pm to 5 pm.
“This milestone is about more than just racing; it’s about honoring the generations of fans, horsemen, and team members who have made Fairmount Park what it is today,” states Vince Gabbert, Sr. VP of US Gaming and General Manager at Fairmount Park Casino & Racing.
You can see the St. Louis Derby on FOX2Now.com. Watch the special race Friday, and tune in for more races each Tuesday and Saturday at 2:30 p.m.
