Foundation Events
The 77th Running of The Fair Hill Races
Saturday, May 28, 2011Fair Hill, Maryland
Since 1934, the Fair Hill Races has attracted horsemen, families and bettors to the rolling hills of Fair Hill, Maryland, and the 5,600 acre former estate of William du Pont, Jr. Annually drawing 15,000 spectators, Fair Hill received national television exposure on NBC as host of the Breeders’ Cup Steeplechase in 1986, 1987 and 1991.
The Fair Hill Races harkens back to a simpler time when spectators would arrive by horse and carriage for the festival in the country. Traditionally, gentlemen would place wagers on the races. This tradition continues today at Fair Hill, the only steeplechase race in America that offers pari-mutuel wagering.
The Fair Hill Races are held every May and all proceeds from the Fair Hill Races benefit Union Hospital. Cecil County Breeders’ Fair, Inc., a subsidiary Board of the Union Hospital Foundation, operationally oversees the Fair Hill Races with the support of many dedicated volunteers.
Download or view a copy of the 2010 Fair Hill Post Event Report.
Purchasing Tickets
Thank you for your interest in the Fair Hill Races. If you would like to purchase general admission tickets in person please visit one of the following locations after May 1, 2011:
• Buck’s Restaurant (Rising Sun, MD)
• Cecil Federal Bank (Branch located in Fair Hill, Elkton)
• Fair Hill Liquors (Elkton, MD)
• Fair Hill Shell (Elkton, MD)
• NBRS Financial Bank (Rising Sun, MD)
• The Columbia Bank (Elkton, MD)
• PNC (Elkton, MD)
• Prizzio’s Deli (Elkton, MD)
• Wesley’s (Elkton, MD)
General admission tickets will be sold at the gates for $15.00 on May 28, 2011. You can purchase box seats or tailage spots by calling (410) 398-6565 or registering online.
Thank you and have a wonderful day at the races!”