New Orleans Fairgrounds

New Orleans Fairgrounds is another name for the Fairground Race Course located in the state of Louisiana. Churchill Downs Louisiana Horseracing Company, LLC is the owner of this racetrack with international fame and recognition. The roots of this racecourse dates back to 1852 and it is honored as the oldest existing race course in United States. The course is famous for thoroughbred races and it has received the 12th rank in the list of 65 thoroughbred race courses in the whole of North America.

New Orleans Fairgrounds Official Website

http://www.fairgroundsracecourse.com/

Previously known as Union Race Course and Creole Race Course, Fairgrounds witnessed its first race card in the year 1872, conducted by Louisiana Jockey Club. The grandstand was destroyed by fire two times but was soon restored to the normal position. It was once again destructed by Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and remained closed for a year. You can consider this race course as part of New Orleans travels.

A one mile dirt track and a seven furlong turf oval are the main highlights of this race course. Slot-machine gaming facility is also offered in a separate building at this racecourse. Apart from this, Fairgrounds also serve as the venue for New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, which is an annual event.

The important stakes that run at Fairgrounds include the names such as Louisiana Derby, New Orleans Handicap, Fair Grounds Oaks, Lecomte Stakes, Risen Star Stakes, Sugar Bowl Stakes and Black Gold Stakes. Pan Zareta and Black Gold are the two award-winning mares buried infield at this place. One of the great New Orleans travel tips is to visit the race course on the Thanksgiving Day to be the part of the grand celebrations.

New Orleans Fairgrounds at Wiki

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_Grounds_Race_Course

New Orleans Fairgrounds Map

http://wikimapia.org/16354/Fair-Grounds-Race-Course

New Orleans Fairgrounds Information

http://www.neworleansonline.com/directory/location.php?locationID=1294

New Orleans Fairgrounds Address
1751 Gentilly Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70116

Contact:
Tel: (504) 943-2200 or (800) 262-7983
Email: MaryCay.Kern@fgno.com

New Orleans Fairgrounds Hours: N/A

Ticket Information for the New Orleans Fairgrounds:
Group reservations can be made by calling (504) 948-1285 or email marycay.kern@fgno.com or shannon.campagne@fgno.com.
For more information about New Orleans Fairgrounds Ticketing, please contact reservations at (800)262-7983.