TAILGATING
Join the fun and excitement of the 31st Anniversary Running of the Willowdale Steeplechase, a community favorite event which supports two local charities, Stroud Water Research and Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center. Each year in Chester County up to 10,000 spectators attend this premier spring event to enjoy the suspense and the thrill of 6 sanctioned steeplechase races friends and family can enjoy, Jack Russell terrier races, pony races, Kids’ Alley and hat, tailgate and best dressed contests.
It’s a wonderful day for everyone at the beautiful 160-acre Willowdale Steeplechase property located in the heart of Kennett Square, PA. Children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult ticket holder.
By purchasing a ticket and or tailgate at the 2024 Willowdale Steeplechase, the purchaser agrees that they are attending by their own will and understands the inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 that exists in any public place where people are present.
Ticketing Dates:
Feb 5th – March 11th
Tickets On Sale for General Admission, Alumni Tailgate Renewals, and Open Tailgates
March 12th – May 7th
General Admission Tickets continue to be on sale, as well as Open Tailgates, and all Alumni Tailgates not renewed by this point are released, open for new purchases.
May 8th – May 11th, 2024
All ticket and tailgate prices increase by 15%. Buy your tickets early!
MEMBERS HILL – RAILSIDE
$550
A long-standing tradition, MEMBERS HILL
TAILGATE – RAIL SIDE offers an up-close
view of the races. So pack a picnic and
reserve yours today!
(1) Reserved Tailgate Space
(4) Admission Tickets
Enter Gate #2
Tax-Deductible Portion $370
MEMBERS HILL – HILLSIDE
$500
Reserve your MEMBERS HILL TAILGATE
– HILL SIDE for a bird’s eye view of the
racecourse.
(1) Reserved Tailgate Space
(4) Admission Tickets
Enter Gate #2
Tax-Deductible Portion $320
WATER JUMP – RAILSIDE
$500
A Willowdale Steeplechase WATER JUMP
TAILGATE – RAIL SIDE offers an amazing
view of the races in front of the course’s
signature Water Jump.
(1) Reserved Tailgate Space
(4) Admission Tickets
Enter Gate #4
Tax-Deductible Portion $320
WATER JUMP – HILLSIDE
$450
A Willowdale Steeplechase WATER JUMP
TAILGATE – HILL SIDE is the place to be to
see a 180-degree view of the racecourse.
(1) Reserved Tailgate Space
(4) Admission Tickets
Enter Gate #4
Tax-Deductible Portion $270
THE TURN – RAILSIDE
$375
Enjoy a day at the races with up close
viewing with family and friends by
purchasing a RAIL SIDE TAILGATE on THE
TURN. One of the most popular areas for
race viewing.
(1) Reserved Tailgate Space
(4) Admission Tickets
Enter Gate #4
Tax-Deductible Portion $195
THE TURN – HILLSIDE
$325
Enjoy a full day at the races with family
and friends by purchasing a HILL SIDE
TAILGATE on THE TURN.
(1) Reserved Tailgate Space
(4) Admission Tickets
Enter Gate #4
Tax-Deductible Portion $145
THE FIELD – RAILSIDE
$280
The FIELD TAILGATE – RAIL SIDE area
offers a great up-close view of all the
racing action. A good place to gather
with friends and family for a full day of
racing fun.
(1) Reserved Tailgate Space
(4) Admission Tickets
Enter Gate #2
Tax-Deductible Portion $100
THE FIELD – HILLSIDE
$250
The FIELD TAILGATE – HILL SIDE area
offers a bird’s eye view of all the racing
action with a vantage point of the entire
racecourse.
(1) Reserved Tailgate Space 10’x20’
(4) Admission Tickets
Enter Gate #2
Tax-Deductible Portion $70
PRIVATE PARTY PADDOCK
TURN $1000
Invite clients or friends to your 10 x 10
RAIL SIDE TAILGATE TENT on THE TURN.
One of the most popular areas for race
viewing. Space for (1) car behind tent, all
others park in General Admission.
(1) Reserved Tailgate Space
(10) Admission Tickets
(1) 8ft table
Enter Gate #4
PRIVATE PARTY PADDOCK
MEMBERS HILL $1000
Invite clients or friends to your 10 x 10
TAILGATE TENT on THE MEMBERS HILL
overlooking the course. Space for (1) car
behind tent, all others park in General
Admission
(1) Reserved Tailgate Space
(10) Admission Tickets
(1) 8ft table
Enter Gate #2
PRIVATE PARTY PADDOCK
THE FIELD $1000
Invite clients or friends to your 10 x 10
TAILGATE TENT on THE MEMBERS HILL
overlooking the course. Space for (1) car
behind tent, all others park in General
Admission
(1) Reserved Tailgate Space
(10) Admission Tickets
(1) 8ft table
Enter Gate #2
HANDICAP TAILGATE
PACKAGE $100
NO DAY OF SALES
Do you have a handicap car permit? Then
you qualify for an easy access HANDICAP
TAILGATE PACKAGE. Spaces limited.
Must be purchased Prior to Race Day.
(2) Admission Tickets
(1) Reserved Tailgate Space on THE TURN
Enter Gate #4
GENERAL ADMISSION & PREFERRED PARKING
GENERAL ADMISSION
$45 per person
(1) Admission Ticket
Children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult ticket holder.
Enter Gate #1
PREFERRED PARKING
$50 per car
Can be purchased in conjunction with General Admission or
other Admission Tickets. Park closer to Main Area.
Enter Gate #2