A great fall event with something for the whole family!
Tickets are still available
Portion of proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville
WHAT: Traditionally a day for families, the Foxfield Fall Races return on Sunday, October 6 and will once again partner with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville. With community supporters, Foxfield was able to give back to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville’s Southwood neighborhood a collective $155,194 from the 2021, 2022 and 2023 races. Highlights include free admission for kids ages 12 and under, the largest number of children’s activities and vendors in the event’s history, the return of the popular jumbotrons, and the addition of a seventh race.
WHEN & WHERE: Sunday, October 6 (2215 Foxfield Track, Charlottesville Va.)
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES (capture images, broll and/or interviews on site)
- Parking & credential instructions for media: If you plan on coming out for a pre-event shot or on race day, you can contact the Foxfield Race office at (434) 293-9501 to get parking pass and credentials (please do so no later than NOON on Friday, Oct 4). On race day, contact Kalli Walling (Text: 540-255-7061) or as a backup: Susan Kreiner, 317.501.8136.
- On-site media contact: Once on site, all media need to check in at the ‘Hive’ branded tent in the chalet parking area (in the infield and just outside of the restricted OTR/Tower area) and notify Kalli Walling (540-255-7061,Text preferred) that you’re there and ready to be escorted. ALL PRESS MUST REPORT TO HIVE TENT FIRST AND ALL PRESS MUST BE ESCORTED AT ALL TIMES.
- Best time for interviews: Kalli Walling will orchestrate once on-site
- Best time for crowd shots: 12pm – 2pm
SCHEDULE AND TICKET INFORMATION – CHILDREN AGES 12 & UNDER ARE FREE!
Tickets are still available with various pricing options available at foxfieldraces.com. General admission tickets start at $60. Free admission for children age 12 and under. The popular Foxfield 4-Pack (includes free parking) is available again this year.
FOOD TRUCKS, CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES, VENDOR VILLAGE & MORE
- Gates open at 9:30 a.m. and the first race begins at Noon (races run rain or shine).
- Kick off the race day excitement with the Parade of Hounds sponsored by Virginia Business. The Hounds are presented by Farmington Hunt, a local group of preservationists and animal-enthusiasts.
- Food trucks including Arepas on Wheels, Farmacy, Premier Baking Company, jiji Custard and Blue Ridge Pizza Company will be selling foods, sweets, and coffees throughout the day.
- Vendor Village, Children’s Tent and Truck Touch open at 10 a.m.
- The Children’s Tent will feature:
- Build with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville and Bricks & Minifigs
- Free Union Country Day School – Stick Pony made with pool noodles
- Pikasso Swig – Painting Craft
- Be a CBS19 Junior Reporter
- VDW Airplanes – Paper Airplanes
- Just outside the Children’s Tent:
- Triple C Camp – Obstacle Course
- Green Adventure Project School – Nature Exploration
- Orvis – Fish flying
- Flowers Playground – Toddler Play Yard
- Camp Holiday Trails – Inflatable Archery & Fishing
- 4-H Hoof n’ Woof – Pony Petting & Kids jumping circuit
- Charlottesville Blues Football Club – Soccer Maneuvers + Mascot and player appearances
- …and pony rides thanks to Brandscape
- The Vendor Village will also include: Buzzing Bee Coffee; Spark Studio – permanent jewelry; Foxfield merchandise; Bellavance Ink – local and whimsical art for the Charlottesville/Richmond Virginia area; free face painting; hats from Cathy Cire Beauty Supply; polo belts, shoes and more from J Wilder Imports; Two Labs Coffee (bagged ground and whole bean coffee, coffee-infused chocolate bars, stoneware mugs, coffee scoops, tote bags), Blue Ridge Leatherworks, Shenanigans Toys and more.
- For the full schedule, visit foxfieldraces.com/schedule/.
FOXFIELD’S COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Foxfield Races has given back to the local community from the earliest days, and its dedication to continuing the tradition is strong. Foxfield is committed to not only monetarily supporting its philanthropic partners after race day, but actively engaging in their programs and work throughout the year, celebrating and supporting their community work by amplifying their messages, and spreading their missions to a broader community. The Foxfield Races fall partner is Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville, with a special focus on their Southwood neighborhood, and spring partner is Camp Holiday Trails.
CORPORATE 500 PARTNERS
As one of the top sporting events in Virginia, the Foxfield Races offer a unique opportunity for business entertainment, sponsorship, advertising, and promotions. Foxfield 500 Corporate Sponsorship offers an elevated experience to welcome corporate groups to race day in a fabulous tent by the finish line while sponsoring a race and supporting Foxfield and their philanthropic partner. For more information, please contact Kelsey Cox kelseycox@Foxfieldraces.com. The 2024 Corporate 500 Partners include: Audi Charlottesville; Brown Advisory, Faulconer Construction, Marsh McLennan Agency, Tiger Fuel, Porsche Charlottesville and Cassiopeia Foundation.
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ABOUT THE FOXFIELD RACES
The Foxfield Races conduct steeplechase racing in Albemarle County, Virginia, twice a year on property conserved under easement. 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 17,000 attendees and feature a strong field of horses and riders, free fun for friends and family of all ages, vendor village, local food trucks and more. The races are managed by the Foxfield Racing LLC as a subsidiary of the Garth Road Preservation Foundation, both not-for-profit 501(c)3 organizations. The spring races will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025. For more information and updated schedule details, visit www.foxfieldraces.com.
