Maps, Directions and Accommodations

 

Directions to The Willowdale Steeplechase

From Philadelphia: Take Rt. 95 south, past the Blue Route (Rt. 476). Watch for Rt. 322 west. Take Rt. 322 west to Rt. 1 south. Follow Rt. 1 south, crossing Rt. 202. Continue on Rt. 1 south to second Kennett Square exit, Rt. 82 north. Follow Rt. 82 north to the stoplight (Rt. 926). Grounds are on northeast corner behind the Landhope Farms convenience store.

From Wilmington (Rt. 52 directions): Take Rt. 52 north. Left on Rt. 1 south. Continue on Rt. 1 south to second Kennett Square exit, Rt. 82 north. Follow Rt. 82 north to the stoplight (Rt. 926). Grounds are on northeast corner behind the Landhope Farms convenience store.

From Wilmington (Rt. 202 directions): Take Rt. 202 north. Left on Rt. 1 south. Continue on Rt.1 south to second Kennett Square exit, Rt. 82 north. Follow Rt. 82 north to the stoplight (Rt. 926). Grounds are on northeast corner behind the Landhope Farms convenience store.

From Maryland: Take US Rt. 95 north from Baltimore to the Perryville exit (Rts. 222 & 275), just past the toll booth. At light turn right, away from outlet mall. Go back over Rt. 95 through two lights. Continue on Rt. 275 until it dead ends. Turn right onto Rt. 276. Continue on Rt. 276 until you come to Rt. 1. Take Rt. 1 north to Kennett Square exit Rt. 82 north. Follow Rt. 82 north to the stoplight (Rt. 926). Grounds are on northeast corner behind the Landhope Farms convenience store.

From West chester (Rt. 52 directions): Take Rt. 52 south to Rt. 926 west. Follow Rt. 926 west toward Rt. 82. Watch Gate signs on the right.

From West Chester (Rt. 202 directions): Take Rt. 202 south to Rt. 926 west. Follow Rt. 926 west toward Rt. 82. Watch for Gate signs on the right.

   

Local Accommodations

   

Ticket Information

General Admission Tickets are still available for $25 at the ticket outlets listed below, and will be available on race day at the gate for $30.

  • Brandywine Ace Pet & Farm
  • Dover Saddlery
  • Hoods BBQ
  • Landhope Farms - Rte 82 and Rte 273 Stores
  • Neuchatel Chocolates
  • Northbrook Marketplace
  • Outback Trading Co.
  • Oxford Feed and Grains
  • Ruby Slippers
  • Stoltzfus Feed and Lumber
  • That's Hats and Accessories
  • Unionville Saddle Shop
  • Vignette by LE Walker
  • Wild Tyme

Reserved Parking

Please call the
Willowdale Steeplechase office
at 610-444-1582 for information
about available parking spaces.


The Willowdale Steeplechase

Mark Your Calendars!

The 21st Running of the
Willowdale Steeplechase
will take place on
Sunday, May 12, 2013.

101 E. Street Road
Kennett Square, PA   19348
(610) 444-1582
(610) 444-8376 fax


Save These Dates!

March 9th Willowdale Steeplechase Preview and Mardi Gras Party at the Yellow House. Jimmy Duffy is providing the catering so the food will be fabulous. There will be great auction items, music, wine and New Orleans Hurricanes. Tickets are $75 per person. Patrons who renew their steeplechase parking prior to March 4 receive on complimentary ticket.

April 20th for the first annual “Shop Around Town Saturday”. Willowdale Steeplechase is partnering with local retailers in Kennett Square, West Chester, Glen Mills and Greenville, DE to encourage our patrons to shop for their Mother’s Day gifts and race day outfits on “Shop Around Town Saturday”. Participating retailers will help promote the races and will give away one complimentary ticket to the races to each person who spends $100 or more at their store.

May 12th for the 21st running of The Willowdale Steeplechase. The Mother’s Day tradition continues with seven exciting horse races, Jack Russell Terrier and Pony Races, antique cars, boutique shopping, tailgate competition and much more. Reserved tailgate parking spaces are available for purchase after February 1.



The Yellow House

Your Home in Historic Chester County for Unique Events and Special Occasions.

www.yellowhouseofwillowdale.com
610-444-1236