Planning Your Day

PHYSICAL ADDRESS:

11407 Constitution Highway, Montpelier Station, VA 22957

PLEASE NO GRILLS OR OPEN FIRES, see below.

Gates Open 9 AM

Terrier Races 10:30 AM

First Post Time 12:30 PM

Last Post Time – approximately – 4:30 PM

We want your race day to be perfect. To help you plan your party, or
your stay near Orange, we have provided a list of some of
the services you might require. You may also call the office at 540-672-0014
if you have planning questions.

This is the year of the HAT!  Remember those fabulous millinary creations at the Royal Wedding?  Have one of your own you would like to flaunt?  Join our Hat Contest sponsored by Georgetowner Magazine.  No entry fee, just fun, flair and fashion.

Watch this page for more information

And plan on entering our TAILGATE CONTEST!   ( See the form below)Our fun contest acknowledges that many race goers love to really “do up” their tailgate food and presentation.  There is no entry fee, the judging is fun and there are great prizes! Celebrity Guest Judge is Melissa Close Hart, chef at Paladio Restaurant at Barboursville Winery.  The theme , in honor of the 77th running , is Lucky Seven, use your imagination to interpret any way you wish! But PLEASE, no grills, no open fires.  the only cooking allowed are the very small camp stove with propane container the size of a thermos.

SPONSORED BY PIEDMONT VIRGINIAN MAGAZINE

Click here to see pictures of all the tailgate winners from 2009!

click here for Tailgate Entry form Tailgate PDFcall the office to enter.  Call the office to enter we must have your name and location by November 3rd so we can send the judges your way on race day!

CATERING
Beggars Banquet
Marty Van Santvoord and Currey Hay
540-661-0121
www.beggarsbanquet.net/

CATERED PICNIC BASKETS
Stonefire Kitchen
For no-hassle tailgating call our “Picnic Partner” to pre-order
a delicious tailgate basket prepared from the many items on the menu.
Pick it up at their convenient location on Route 20 in Barboursville
on your way to the races Saturday morning.
540-832-0089

FLORIST
Lacy’s Florist
Sharon Chewning
540-672-4311 • 800-224-4311

OFFICIAL WINERY
Barboursville Winery
540-832-3824
www.barboursvillewine.com

LODGING
Check out the Links below for nearby bed and breakfast inns.
www.innsatmontpelier.com

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With the mansion's architectural restoration complete, come witness the investigation, discovery, and installation of Madison furnishings and décor. Watch as curators bring James and Dolley Madison's home back to life.

www.Montpelier.org

 

2011 Poster Painting

Shown is the 2011 Painting of the Montpelier Paddock by Mary Shira

 

Watch this space for our 2012 painting to illustrate the 78th Running.