Must be age 18+
No children age 17 and under
Casual nice attire only
Racing is every Friday-Sunday October 19-December 15.
(Subject to change due to weather and racing schedule)
The Stella Artois Grandstands opens for check-in at noon.
Post time is at 12:45pm, the last race will vary based on the racing schedule. The Fairgrounds will close immediately following the last race.
Open Box Seats are located on the second (upper and lower level) of the Stella Artois Grandstand. The lower level has green seats that are open to the public, all red seats are reserved for Season Box Holders and require check-in to access. The upper bleacher section l is open to the public to enjoy (Look for free seating signs).
Admission to the Grandstand is free. Guests will go through security to enter.
For dining tickets and boxes – upon check-in to Trackside Terrace, Sky Lounge or Box Seats (pre-purchased or on-site) you will be given credentials for your respective area. You must present these credentials every time you wish to re-enter your reserved location. Failure to show proof of reservation will result in denial of entry.
Yes, parking must be purchased for each day. Buy online or at Parking Gate, online purchase only. Parking is $15 with Credit, Debit or Apple Pay.
Horse racing is FREE to enter and watch with viewing areas on the ground level as well as open seating on the third level of the Stella Artois Grandstands
Admission to the races is FREE. Parking is $15. If there is an all-grounds event occurring on a race day, you must purchase an admission ticket for the event to enter the Grandstand. This includes the Goodguys’ shows. Events within the Grandstand might have admission fees, but are optional (Oktoberfest, Wine Fest).
Food and Beverage are available for purchase in the Grandstand and specialty food vendors will be on grounds during event dates. Dining at Sky Lounge is available with a pre-purchased reservation.
We have designated accessible parking spaces for guests with disabilities in all of our parking lots that are available on a first come, first serve basis. You must present a disabled plate or placard to access. Additional courtesy parking is reserved during larger events for disabled guests as well. Our standard parking fee is charged for all parking.
Yes, there is a ramp to enter the Grandstand as well as an elevator to upper floors.
No, smoking is permitted throughout the property. There are designated smoking tents at the track.
In Pleasanton on Bernal Ave and Valley Avenue, off I-680. The main entrances are at Gates 8 and 12, off of Valley Avenue.
Visitors should enter Gate 12 off 2100 Valley Avenue. You will be directed to the open parking area based on your event. Note, the Yellow Gate off Pleasanton Avenue is not open to Golden State Racing.
The Events page lists upcoming events open to the public. Hundreds of events are held at the fairgrounds each year. These events and shows are managed by outside promoters. For detailed information on an event’s admission, parking and policies, visit their website.