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Derby Day at Monmouth Park: Opening Day with Live Racing Begins May 5th!

It’s the Jersey Shore’s Biggest Derby Partyand Monmouth Park has teamed up with vineyard vines to offer you an incredible day at the races!

New for 2018, we’ve combined one of the Jersey Shore’s Greatest Traditions with Racing’s Biggest Day.  Join us for Opening Day and the Run for the Roses!

MEET THE VINEYARD VINES WHALE, enter to win a vineyard vines prize pack, walk our vineyard vines red carpet and  more! Stay tuned for more exciting offers from vineyard vines.

CELEBRATE DERBY with mint juleps, Derby hats and more!

DRESS TO IMPRESS to win our Best Derby Hat or Best Dressed Couple competitions and win a vineyard vines prize pack!  Post your pictures to Facebook or Instagram to win other great prizes.

HOST YOUR DERBY PARTY at the track by contacting Group Sales at mpgroupsales@monmouthpark.comor 732-571-5544 to reserve a picnic area or private event space.

CELEBRATE OPENING DAY withlive racing, Family Fun Day, live music and much more!

PLUS, don’t miss our post-race, Cinco de Mayo themed After Party in the William Hill Race and Sports Bar.

  • Grandstand Admission just $5
  • General Parking just $5
  • Children 12 and under are always FREE
  • Gates Open 10:00am, First Race 1:45pm

Warm weather is right around the corner and nothing signifies the approach of summer like Opening Day at beautiful Monmouth Park.  Continue the tradition and celebrate racing’s return to the Shore PLUS Kentucky Derby Day.  We can’t wait to see you!

Festivities sponsored by The Asbury Park Press,107.1FM The Boss and Thunder 106.3FM

Central Jersey InMotion Staff

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