Fair Grounds Race Course
Getting around
Nearest transit
- 90, 91 β 14 min walk Β· bus stop
Parking nearby
- Car park β 2 min walk
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church β 9 min walk
Eat & drink nearby
- Seahorse Saloon β 4 min walk Β· bar
- Thai'd Up β 5 min walk Β· restaurant
- Jockey's Pub & Sports Bar β 5 min walk Β· pub
- Toast β 5 min walk Β· restaurant
- Liuzza's by the Track β 7 min walk Β· restaurant
- Don Villavaso on the Bayou β 7 min walk Β· restaurant
Surroundings from OpenStreetMap contributors, licensed under ODbL. Walking times are estimates.
Upcoming Events
Live Thoroughbred Horse Racing
Regarding dining reservations, please visit our website for more information.
Fair Grounds Live Racing & Jambalaya Jamboree Cook-Off
New this season, opening weekend kicks off with a flavorful competition featuring teams battling for cash, bragging rights and the title of Jambalaya Jamboree champion. All you can sample tickets will...
Thanksgiving Racing - Live Thoroughbred Horse Racing
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a full day of racing, dining and fun for the whole krewe. Guests can enjoy all-inclusive culinary offerings in the Clubhouse and Black Gold Dining, plus two new locations ?...

Fair Grounds Live Racing & Deck the Stalls Black Friday Shops
In addition to live Thoroughbred racing, guests will be able to shop local and regional vendors at Fair Grounds' Deck the Stalls: Black Friday Shops!

Fair Grounds Live Racing & Junior Jockey Day
Racing fans age 12 and under are invited to join the free Junior Jockey Club and enjoy fun activities designed especially for our youngest racing fans.
Bourbon, Beers & Betting (Ages 21 & Only) CHECK IN STARTS AT 6:00 PM
Join us for Bourbon, Beers & Betting on December 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Paddock! For $25, enjoy your choice of a bourbon flight or Abita beer flight while learning a little about spirits, craft bee...

Fair Grounds Live Racing & First Responder Day
Area and regional first responders are invited to enjoy a special day at the races in their honor, featuring drawings, races named in recognition of first responders and special guest appearances.
Fair Grounds Live Racing/LA Champions Day/Salute our Military
One of the premier racing days of the season showcases the best Louisiana-bred horses with a 10-race card featuring seven stakes races across a variety of divisions and distances on both dirt and turf...
Road To The Kentucky Derby - Race Card Series Plan
Friday Series - Season Plan
Road To The Derby Kick Off Day - Live Thoroughbred Racing
The road to the spring classics begins at Fair Grounds with eight stakes races featuring top 3-year-old colts and fillies and a first look at potential future champions.

Fair Grounds Live Racing & $20.27 Day
Ring in the New Year at the Fair Grounds with special Grandstand packages featuring food, drinks, discounts and slot offers for just $20.27. Grandstand packages are to be purchased onsite this day.

Fair Grounds Live Racing & Thoroughbred Aftercare Day
Celebrate the equine athletes who give their all on the track and learn more about their lives after racing. The day will feature representatives from New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program, along w...
Fair Grounds Live Racing & Fair Grounds Neighborhood Family Picnic Day
Neighbors and friends of the Fair Grounds are invited to pack a picnic and join us for our first-ever community day. The first 100 guests will receive a complimentary commemorative shirt.

Fair Grounds Live Racing & Fan Giveaway Day 1
The first 100 guests to enter will receive exclusive Fair Grounds fan gear featuring merchandise not available for purchase elsewhere.

Fair Grounds Live Racing & Fan Giveaway Day 2
The first 100 guests to enter will receive exclusive Fair Grounds fan gear featuring merchandise not available for purchase elsewhere.
Fair Grounds Live Racing & Fan Giveaway Day 3
The first 100 guests to enter each day will receive exclusive Fair Grounds fan gear featuring merchandise not available for purchase elsewhere.
Road To The Derby Day - Live Thoroughbred Racing
One of the most anticipated days on the winter racing calendar features six major races showcasing some of the nation?s most promising 3-year-olds as they continue their journey toward the spring clas...
Exotic Racing & College Day! - Live Thoroughbred Racing
This popular event brings together college students, families and racing fans for an entertaining day featuring exotic animal races with camels, ostriches and zonkeys ? a zebra/donkey hybrid.
Fair Grounds Live Racing & Dollar Day 1
Guests can enjoy special food and drink offers throughout the day for just $1 or $1 off.

Fair Grounds Live Racing & Dollar Day 2
Guests can enjoy special food and drink offers throughout the day for just $1 or $1 off.