A brief history of the Del Mar Fairgrounds — an iconic local landmark Horseracing and county fairs go back a long way, and San Diego is no exception. There was once a golf course where the Del Mar Fairgrounds sit today, and the story of how that change came about has everything to do with county…
Bugler Les Kepics Meet the man hitting the high notes at Del Mar Posted on July 12, 2019 The turnstile is cranking. The margaritas are shaking. And the track isn’t the track until that B-flat trumpet sounds every afternoon, creating a multisensory experience that can only be Del Mar. Bugler Les Kepics has become part of…
Del Mar Opening Day The 79th summer season at Del Mar kicked off with flair and fanfare on July 18, when tens of thousands gathered at the seaside track where the “turf meets the surf.” The 36-day meeting will conclude Labor Day, Monday, September 3. Photography by Bob Stefanko
Del Mar Summer Concert Series July 18-September 3, 2018 | Del Mar Thoroughbred Club The turf and surf meet again as Del Mar opens its gates on July 18 for the first day of the Summer Racing Season. Join thousands on Opening Day at Del Mar and flock to the iconic coastal oval adorning the…
The Super Bowl of Horse Racing Breeders’ Cup Excitement Kicks Off In Del Mar Posted on March 1, 2017 There was a palpable energy Tuesday morning on the terrace at Del Mar Plaza as plans were officially unveiled at a press conference for the 34th running of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships. The premier thoroughbred…