Feb 8, 2023, News Release
(Charlottesville, VA – February 6, 2023) – Albemarle County’s signature Steeplechase racing event, the Foxfield Races return this spring on Saturday, April 29. Tickets are on sale now at foxfieldraces.com. Foxfield will once again partner with Camp Holiday Trails, a Charlottesville non-profit that provides camp experiences to children ages 7-17 with medical needs from Virginia and surrounding states. Camp Holiday Trails, which received more than $50,000 in proceeds from the spring 2022 races, will benefit from a portion of tickets sold and additional philanthropic support from Foxfield’s corporate sponsors.
Foxfield has been hosting nationally recognized steeplechase races in the heart of Virginia for over 40 years, giving residents and visitors alike the opportunity to witness spectacular horse racing and enjoy the beauty of the countryside. In 1977, Mariann de Tejeda generously purchased the property for the Foxfield Racing Association and designed and built the race course. Today, the bi-annual races host upwards of 15,000 attendees and feature a strong field of horses and riders, live music, local food trucks and more. The fall races will take place on Sunday, October 1, 2023.
“We have many great corporate and business sponsors committed to supporting the Foxfield 2023 races and the preservation of open space,” said Foxfield Racing Executive Director Kelsey Cox. “We look forward to welcoming many new and returning attendees to support Foxfield’s mission and in turn support Camp Holiday Trails.”
SCHEDULE AND TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets are on sale now with various pricing options available. General admission tickets start at $50 now through Friday, March 31 (prices increase to $65 on April 1). Free admission for children age 12 and under. Gates open at 9 a.m. and the first race begins at 12:30 p.m. For information on the schedule, pricing, parking and to purchase tickets, visit foxfieldraces.com.
