Fairmount Park Casino & Racing

08/20/2026

It's not too late to get your hat in the ring for our Wild Ride giveaway powered by Sievers Equipment Co.

The only remaining multiplier day left is this coming Tuesday! Be sure to play with your Fairmount Rewards Card to earn entries.

Onyx = 5x Entries
Pearl = 3x Entries
Sapphire = 2X Entries

The drawing will take place on the eve of the St. Louis Derby on August 28 between 4 PM and 8 PM with a finale drawing at 8:30 PM!

Must be 21+. Not valid for any participant of the Illinois Gaming Board Statewide Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537).

08/20/2026

If you plan on visiting us for the St. Louis Derby, the first 1,000 guests in the gate will receive one of these Fairmount Park trucker hats!

We'll also have exclusive St. Louis Derby T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, and Koozies available for purchase! Stay tuned!

08/20/2026

THE BLACK STALLION ROOM IS SOLD OUT FOR DERBY DAY.

Admission to the park is FREE on any and all race days including the St. Louis Derby. Seatbacks in the grandstand are first come first serve as well. All outdoor seating on the apron is also FREE. See you Saturday, August 29!

08/19/2026

Thanks to Show Me St. Louis and M A R Y C A L T R I D E R for coming out to talk to our GM Brian Jenkins ahead of the St. Louis Derby presented by FanDuel Racing

Derby Day is August 29! Gates open at 9 AM with first post at 1:30 PM! The Derby will be the final race on the card.

08/19/2026

This is your friendly reminder that tomorrow is $5 Thursday!

Drinks, Food, and Blackjack all at $5 starting at 5 PM. It's a great way to get bang for your buck and kickoff a great night at the park!

Must be 21+. Not valid for any participant of the Illinois Gaming Board Statewide Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537).

08/19/2026

Bring your Derby style to Fairmount Park and show us what you’ve got! Whether your hat is elegant, bold, festive, handmade, customized or completely over-the-top, we want to see it.

Join us Saturday, August 29 for St. Louis Derby Day. Entry is FREE and open to all guests!

📍 Photo Area
🕧 Registration: 12:00 PM
🎩 Contest Entry: 12:30–2:30 PM
🏆 Winners announced after the 5th race

One entry per guest. Hats must be worn by the participant and must be Derby-themed.

🏆 PRIZES
🥇 1st Place – $100 Race Voucher + $50 Longshots Gift Card
🥈 2nd Place – $50 Race Voucher + $25 Longshots Gift Card
🥉 3rd Place – $25 Race Voucher + $15 Longshots Gift Card

Plus, the Best in Show winner receives a sash, bouquet, trophy, picture and social media feature!

So, start planning your Derby look and bring your best hat to the track!

08/19/2026

08/19/2026

JOCKEY CAM! It was a tight one today in race 7 as Dream Gold came from far back, picked through horses and charged the final 16th to win by a nose!

08/18/2026

RING THAT BELL BRODY!!! It was another great day of Horse Hookey and another great day for our local kid, Brody Martinez! See you all Saturday!