Tailgating

TAILGATING

 

Join the fun and excitement of the 31st Anniversary Running of the Willowdale Steeplechase, a community favorite event which supports two local charities, Stroud Water Research and Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center. Each year in Chester County up to 10,000 spectators attend this premier spring event to enjoy the suspense and the thrill of 6 sanctioned steeplechase races friends and family can enjoy, Jack Russell terrier races, pony races, Kids’ Alley and hat, tailgate and best dressed contests.

It’s a wonderful day for everyone at the beautiful 160-acre Willowdale Steeplechase property located in the heart of Kennett Square, PA. Children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult ticket holder.

By purchasing a ticket and or tailgate at the 2024 Willowdale Steeplechase, the purchaser agrees that they are attending by their own will and understands the inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 that exists in any public place where people are present.

 

Ticketing Dates:
Feb 5th – March 11th

Tickets On Sale for General Admission, Alumni Tailgate Renewals, and Open Tailgates

March 12th – May 7th

General Admission Tickets continue to be on sale, as well as Open Tailgates, and all Alumni Tailgates not renewed by this point are released, open for new purchases.

May 8th – May 11th, 2024

All ticket and tailgate prices increase by 15%. Buy your tickets early!

MEMBERS HILL – RAILSIDE
$550

A long-standing tradition, MEMBERS HILL

TAILGATE – RAIL SIDE offers an up-close

view of the races. So pack a picnic and

reserve yours today!

(1) Reserved Tailgate Space

(4) Admission Tickets

Enter Gate #2

Tax-Deductible Portion $370

MEMBERS HILL – HILLSIDE
$500

Reserve your MEMBERS HILL TAILGATE

– HILL SIDE for a bird’s eye view of the

racecourse.

(1) Reserved Tailgate Space

(4) Admission Tickets

Enter Gate #2

Tax-Deductible Portion $320

WATER JUMP – RAILSIDE
$500

A Willowdale Steeplechase WATER JUMP

TAILGATE – RAIL SIDE offers an amazing

view of the races in front of the course’s

signature Water Jump.

(1) Reserved Tailgate Space

(4) Admission Tickets

Enter Gate #4

Tax-Deductible Portion $320

WATER JUMP – HILLSIDE
$450

A Willowdale Steeplechase WATER JUMP

TAILGATE – HILL SIDE is the place to be to

see a 180-degree view of the racecourse.

(1) Reserved Tailgate Space

(4) Admission Tickets

Enter Gate #4

Tax-Deductible Portion $270

THE TURN – RAILSIDE
$375

Enjoy a day at the races with up close

viewing with family and friends by

purchasing a RAIL SIDE TAILGATE on THE

TURN. One of the most popular areas for

race viewing.

(1) Reserved Tailgate Space

(4) Admission Tickets

Enter Gate #4

Tax-Deductible Portion $195

THE TURN – HILLSIDE
$325

Enjoy a full day at the races with family

and friends by purchasing a HILL SIDE

TAILGATE on THE TURN.

(1) Reserved Tailgate Space

(4) Admission Tickets

Enter Gate #4

Tax-Deductible Portion $145

THE FIELD – RAILSIDE
$280

The FIELD TAILGATE – RAIL SIDE area

offers a great up-close view of all the

racing action. A good place to gather

with friends and family for a full day of

racing fun.

(1) Reserved Tailgate Space

(4) Admission Tickets

Enter Gate #2

Tax-Deductible Portion $100

THE FIELD – HILLSIDE
$250

The FIELD TAILGATE – HILL SIDE area

offers a bird’s eye view of all the racing

action with a vantage point of the entire

racecourse.

(1) Reserved Tailgate Space 10’x20’

(4) Admission Tickets

Enter Gate #2

Tax-Deductible Portion $70

PRIVATE PARTY PADDOCK
TURN $1000

Invite clients or friends to your 10 x 10

RAIL SIDE TAILGATE TENT on THE TURN.

One of the most popular areas for race

viewing. Space for (1) car behind tent, all

others park in General Admission.

(1) Reserved Tailgate Space

(10) Admission Tickets

(1) 8ft table

Enter Gate #4

PRIVATE PARTY PADDOCK
MEMBERS HILL $1000

Invite clients or friends to your 10 x 10

TAILGATE TENT on THE MEMBERS HILL

overlooking the course. Space for (1) car

behind tent, all others park in General

Admission

(1) Reserved Tailgate Space

(10) Admission Tickets

(1) 8ft table

Enter Gate #2

PRIVATE PARTY PADDOCK
THE FIELD $1000

Invite clients or friends to your 10 x 10

TAILGATE TENT on THE MEMBERS HILL

overlooking the course. Space for (1) car

behind tent, all others park in General

Admission

(1) Reserved Tailgate Space

(10) Admission Tickets

(1) 8ft table

Enter Gate #2

HANDICAP TAILGATE
PACKAGE $100

NO DAY OF SALES

Do you have a handicap car permit? Then

you qualify for an easy access HANDICAP

TAILGATE PACKAGE. Spaces limited.

Must be purchased Prior to Race Day.

(2) Admission Tickets

(1) Reserved Tailgate Space on THE TURN

Enter Gate #4

GENERAL ADMISSION & PREFERRED PARKING

GENERAL ADMISSION
$45 per person

(1) Admission Tickets

Enter Gate #1

PREFERRED PARKING
$50 per car

Can be purchased in conjunction with General Admission or

other Admission Tickets. Park closer to Main Area.

Enter Gate #2