The Fall Races are a tradition for friends and families, and will take place on Sunday, October 6. Tickets are on sale now at foxfieldraces.com. Foxfield will once again partner with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville, which will receive a portion of proceeds from tickets sold and additional philanthropic support from Foxfield's corporate sponsors. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville received a collective $155,194 from the 2021, 2022 and 2023 races.
"Community, conservation and steeplechase are vital to Foxfield," said Kelsey Cox, Executive Director of Foxfield Races. "The Fall Races are a great space to welcome our growing community to enjoy the unique and spectacular steeplechase experience. We look forward to welcoming your friends, family, and colleagues on October 6."
SCHEDULE AND TICKET INFORMATION – CHILDREN AGES 12 & UNDER ARE FREE!
Tickets are on sale now with various pricing options available. General admission tickets start at $50 now through September 15 (prices increase to $60 on September 16). Free admission for children age 12 and under. The popular Foxfield 4-Pack (includes free parking) will again be available this year.
WHAT'S THE EXPERIENCE LIKE?
Gates open at 9:30 a.m. and the first race begins at 12:30 p.m. (races run rain or shine).
Kick off the race day excitement with the Parade of Hounds sponsored by Virginia Business. The Hounds are presented by Farmington Hunt, a local group of preservationists and animal-enthusiasts.
A Vendor Village, food trucks, Children's Tent and Truck Touch featuring an antique fire truck, trash truck and many more will all be open beginning at 10 a.m.
The Children's Tent will feature:
Build with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville
Free Union Country Day School - Stick Pony made with pool noodles
Pikasso Swig - Painting Craft
Be a CBS19 Junior Reporter
VDW Airplanes - Paper Airplanes
Just outside the Children's Tent:
Triple C Camp - Obstacle Course
Green Adventure Project School - Nature Exploration
Orvis - Fish flying
Flowers Playground - Toddler Play Yard
Camp Holiday Trails - Inflatable Archery & Fishing
4-H Hoof n' Woof - Pony Petting & Kids jumping circuit
Charlottesville Blues Football Club - Soccer Maneuvers + Mascot and player appearances
Dixie Pony - free pony rides
Purchase food and drinks from vendors like Arepras on Wheels, Farmacy, Premier Baking Company, jiji Custard and Blue Ridge Pizza Company.
The Vendor Village will also include: Buzzing Bee Coffee; Spark Studio - permanent jewelry; Foxfield merchandise; Bellavance Ink - local and whimsical art for the Charlottesville/Richmond Virginia area; Transformations - free face painting; Two Labs Coffee (bagged ground and whole bean coffee, coffee-infused chocolate bars, stoneware mugs, coffee scoops, tote bags), and more.
For the full schedule, visit foxfieldraces.com/schedule/.
