Please note, the August 2025 event WILL NOT have jump racing or timber racing. The event will only have flat racing. Parking lots and Main Entrance open at 11 A.M.
Seating
Bring the whole family for a fun and exciting day at the races!
With open seating throughout the venue, you can choose your perfect viewing spot. Whether you’re near the grandstands, relaxing on the lawn, or right along the rail, you’ll have a great view of the action. Large video boards at the turns and across from the grandstands will keep you close to the excitement with live coverage and replays.
Seating Options:
- Lawn Seating – Bring a blanket or your own chair and enjoy the races from grassy areas. Perfect for picnicking and soaking in the atmosphere.
- Scattered Adirondack Chairs – Limited seating available on a first-come, first-served basis for casual comfort without bringing your own chair.
- Grandstand Seating – Bleacher-style seats offering a great elevated view, also first come, first served.
- Box Seats (Bring Your Own Chair) – Semi-private spaces close to the track with room for your group. First come, first served; camp or folding chairs recommended.
Throughout the venue, you’ll find bathrooms, food, drinks, and wagering stations, so you won’t miss a moment of the action. The main area also features a variety of food and beverage options along with wagering at the Pari-Mutuel Building/Betting Building (see map below).
It’s the perfect way to spend wrap up the summer—cheering, relaxing, and making memories together!
Venue Layout
Parking
Our main entrance for the event is at 4600 Telegraph Rd/MD-273- coming from the west on 273 it would be the second entrance on the right; east second entrance on the left. However, during event days our main entrance will only be accessible for certain parking passes/foot traffic/shuttle bus. See the section below for specific listings of where to park, shuttle maps and alternative parking for inclement weather.
Vehicles approaching from Telegraph Rd (East bound), Singerly Rd or Lewisville Rd will be directed to enter General Parking at the Fair Hill Training Center via Lewisville Rd entrance as monitored and directed by Cecil County Sheriff’s Office police. Parking Staff will meet cars at the gate entrance to the grass parking area and direct them down the hill towards the General Parking area. Additional Parking Staff will receive the vehicles as they approach General Parking and guide them towards a spot. Vehicles will exit onto Telegraph Rd.
Vehicles approaching from Telegraph Rd (West bound) will be directed to enter General Parking at the Fair Hill Training Center via the entrance off of Telegraph Rd. as monitored and directed by Cecil County Sheriff’s Office police. They will then be directed by Parking Staff left or right into General Parking depending on how full the lot is at that time of day. Vehicles will exit via the same route.
Accessible parking will be available for vehicles displaying a valid state-issued disability placard or license plate. Designated spaces will be located along the edge of the VIP area on Ranger Skinner Road, offering convenient proximity to the Main Entrance. All vehicles using accessible parking will exit via Entrance 1.
Overflow Accessible Parking will be along the rail on the opposite side of Ranger Skinner Rd. Vehicles will exit via Entrance 1.
Parking lots will open at 11 AM.
Food & Drink Vendors
Grandstand Area
- Bohemia Manor Farm
- Elk River Brewing Company
- The Wellwood Food Truck
- Wellwood Bar
- Bar Movement
- Backyard Squeeze
- Elkton Chick-fil-A
- Main Street Cigar and Pipe
- Puzzle Up
- Smoq’n Meats
West Singerly Area
- Bar Movement
- Kona Ice
- Tevelin’ Toms
- Fountain Green Concessions
- Spready Oak Country Cafe
- Mad Waffle LLC Conowingo
East Fairgrounds Area
- Bar Movement
- Tevelin’ Toms
- Fresh Smashed Limeade Tent
- Crave Eatery Food Truck
Music Acts
Anthony Frijia
Fusing folk, blues, and country influences, Frijia’s lyrically-driven songwriting has captivated audiences in the Mid-Atlantic, and across the country as a touring artist, drawing comparisons to Bob Dylan, Tyler Childers, and John Mayer. His knack for storytelling and a great lyric have never been more evident than on his most-recent studio release, “The Artifacts of Letting Go”, an 11-track Nomadic Americana record streaming everywhere and now available on vinyl.
AJ Peterson
Beginning his music career, while teaching himself to play an old guitar, AJ discovered he had a voice. From small gatherings to large events, AJ has been spreading not only his name but good times! AJ has been balancing time between being lead singer of the AJ Peterson Band and his public and private solo acts. With a versatile set list, AJ is the perfect modern country/classic rock artist you don’t want to miss!
Katelyn Christine
Nashville Recording Artist, Katelyn Christine, is a country singer/songwriter whose sound is a unique blend of traditional country music’s storyline with a new country beat and a southern rock flare. She has released 5 singles to date, all of which have had radio airplay time. Katelyn has been traveling up and down the east coast performing for 12 years from Key West, FL, to Put-in-Bay, OH as well as Nashville, TN and will soon be at a location near you!