HAT-WORTHY EVENTS
JUNE / More Racing
BRANDYEINE POLO
Brandywine Polo
232 Polo Road Toughkenamon, PA 19374
Memorial Day - September 30,
Friday Nights and Sunday Afternoons
One of the East Coast’s Oldest Polo Establishments
The general public is welcome at any of the matches. Friday matches start at 5:30 and Sunday afternoon matches start at 3:00. Attendees love to wear hats on Sundays! Please check the schedule.
BELMONT RACES
Belmont Races
2150 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, NY 11003
“With a white blaze, a sweeping stride and an unblemished record, Justify came to the site where Pharoah ended a 37-year Triple Crown drought and, guided by the same trainer, took his own shot at history. Ridden by the 52-year-old ironman Mike Smith, Justify did not disappoint the crowd of about 90,000 as he quickly went to the lead and stayed there, despite a pack of contenders closing in behind him, to capture the 150th Belmont Stakes by a length and three-quarters and become the 13th Triple Crown winner." - NYT
ROYAL ASCOT
Royal Ascot
Ascot, Berkshire SL5 7JX, United Kingdom
A World Representation of Fashion & Style.
Enthusiasts arrive upon the small town of Ascot to experience one of the world’s most famous race meets and highly esteemed social event. Three enclosures are attended by guests during Royal Ascot week. The Royal Enclosure is the most prestigious of the three enclosures, with visits from the Queen and Royal Family members. Adults not wearing hats are refused entry.
JULY / Saratoga Season Begins
SARATOGA SPRINGS
Saratoga Springs - Racing Opens
267 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs NY, 12866
Equestrian Summer Playground of the Horsey Set
The Hats Off Weekend signals the start of the summer meet. Dressing in the mode of yesteryear, the Victorian era, honors these cherished haberdashery traditions when attending. The town buzzes with soirees, entertainment, dining and parties. For the horsey set, Saratoga is THE summer place to be.