OVER 40,000 SPECTATORS TO GATHER FOR THOROUGHBRED RACING AND TAILGATING AT 92ND ANNUAL FAR HILLS RACE MEETING OCTOBER 20
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Unique Annual Tradition at Moorland Farms Will Benefit Somerset Medical Center
Over 40,000 spectators are expected to gather for the 92nd annual Far Hills Race Meeting on Saturday, October 20, from 8 a.m.- 6 p.m, at Moorland Farms, 50 U.S. 202 in Far Hills, NJ. The historic event – one of the country’s most prestigious steeplechase horse races –will feature top thoroughbred jump racing, individualized tailgating parties and culinary feasts set against the stunning backdrop of New Jersey’s fall foliage. The Far Hills Race Meeting traces its origins to the Essex Hunt, a fox hunting event founded in 1870, and since the 1950’s has raised more than $18 million to benefit Somerset Medical Center in Somerville, NJ
Tickets range from $60 for advance general admission to $750 for the Chairman’s Tent, including food and beverage services. Options for race-goers include reserved parking spaces for tailgating, a family tailgate area, and a Vendor Village featuring fashion and accessories from exclusive boutiques. Reserved parking spaces for tailgating are also available. Proceeds from the event will benefit the programs and services of Somerset Medical Center.
Tickets are available in advance online through October 8th at www.farhillsrace.org and at Kings Supermarkets and other local businesses through Friday, October 19th. On event day, general admission and parking tickets may only be purchased at the gate
WHAT: 92nd ANNUAL FAR HILLS RACE MEETING
WHEN: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20
TIME: FIRST RACE: 1:00 P.M.
GATES OPEN AT 8:00 A.M.
WHERE: MOORLAND FARMS
50 U.S. 202
FAR HILLS, NJ
Added by Lauren A on October 1, 2012