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Special Events

Throughout the year, Arlington Park hosts a number of cultural, lifestyles, and racing events. In 2010, Arlington Park is proud to introduce a number of new and unique events that will continue to establish the facility as a premiere entertainment destination.

2010 Special Events Calendar

 Date Event 
 April 29 Opening Day 
 May 1

First Leg of the Triple Crown: The Kentucky Derby 

Official drink of the Day: Mint Julep

Kentucky Derby Glass Giveaway*

*First 2,500 guests to purchase tickets online

 May 8 Chicago Symphony Orchestra Day 
 May 9

Mother's Day

Mother's Day Rose Giveaway* 

 May 15 Second Leg of the Triple Crown: Preakness Stakes
 May 28 WXRT Live Remote with Lin Brehmer 
 May 29 97.9 The Loop's Baggo Tournament Kick-off 
 May 31 Family Day Kick-off Concert event with Ralph's World 
 June 5  Third Leg of the Triple Crown: Belmont Stakes
 June 13 Horsepower! Road and Track 
 June 19

Prairie State Festival of Racing

Prairie State Mascot Day

97.9 The Loop's Baggo Tournament Event Date 

 June 20 Father's Day 
 July 3

Independence Day Fireworks Celebration

Complimentary firecracker popsicle for all children under 12

 July 4 Scouting on Track: Boy Scouts of America 100th Anniversary Celebration 
 July 10 97.9 The Loop's Baggo Tournament Event Date 
 July 11 Fiesta in the Park 
 July 17

Million Preview Day

Baseball Cap Giveaway*

*First 3,000 guests to purchase tickets online 

 July 24 Pink in the Park: benefitting the Chicagoland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure 
 July 29 Blackhawks Legends Day 
 August 8  Family Day Concert Event with Justin Roberts
 August 14 97.9 The Loop's Baggo Tournament Event Date 
 August 20  Dining with the Dynasties
 August 21

Arlington Million

 August 22 Horsepower! Super Car 
 September 4

Labor Day Stakes Racing Extravaganza

97.9 The Loop's Final Baggo Tournament Event Date 

 September 6 Labor Day Turf Showcase 
 September 12 Celtic Celebration 
 September 25 Rocktoberfest with 97.1 The Drive 
 September 26 Closing Day