
5th Annual Peel For A Purpose Crawfish Festival
Eli Young Band
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Sam Houston Race Park is Houston’s premier racing, dining and entertainment destination located 20 miles from downtown Houston. Enjoy the thrill of live horse racing, exciting simulcasting action from around the world, family events, and concerts.Upcoming Events

Sunday, March 30
Sunday Funday
Gates Open at 12:00pm
Sunday Funday! Petting Zoos, Pony Rides, Bounce Houses, Live Music, Breweries, Food Trucks, Lawn Games including Cornhole and More! There is no additional cost for activities other than $5 General Admission to the horse races! Crawfish by Clutch City Crawfish! Kids Races after race 5: Kids ages 5 to 12 will have a chance to race each other on the dirt track. Live Music from Brian Sacco. Spindle Tap Brewery handing out swag and samples. Don’t miss Brunch Sundays at the Winner's Circle Restaurant.
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Saturday, May 3
2025 Derby Fest at the Showgrounds
Gates Open at 11:30am
The ultimate Kentucky Derby experience at the Showgrounds held in the infield of Sam Houston Race Park. This will be Houston's largest and most exciting Derby celebration, offering a day filled with live music, DJs, and an electrifying atmosphere, all complemented by jumbo screens to catch every moment of the race action.
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HOUSTON'S BEST BET!
Simulcast Watch & Wager! Gates Open Wednesday - Sunday At 10:30AM.
Dining experiences
Park Hours
SIMULCAST HOURS: Jan - Dec
Mon-Tues: Closed
Wed: Gates Open 10:30am–10:00pm*
Thur: Gates Open 10:30am–11:00pm*
Fri-Sat: Gates Open 10:30am–11:30pm*
Sun: Gates Open 10:30am–10:00pm*
*Approximate
Thoroughbred Meet Hours: Jan 3 - Apr 6
Mon-Tues: Closed
Wed: No Live Racing
Thur: No Live Racing
Fri: Gates Open 5:30pm–11:30pm*
Post Time: 6:30pm
Sat-Sun: Gates Open 11:30am–5:30pm*
Post Time 1:00pm
*Approximate
Quarter Horse Hours: Apr 24 - Jun 14
Mon-Tues: Closed
Wed: No Live Racing
Thur: Gates Open 3:30pm–11:30pm*
Post Time: 4:30pm
Fri-Sat: Gates Open 5:30pm–11:30pm*
Post Time: 6:30pm
Sun: No Live Racing
*Approximate
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