Old New Orleans Racetrack

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots    

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Big thrills are right at home at the Fair Grounds in New Orleans, with world-class thoroughbred horse racing at America's third oldest track, year-round simulcast, thrilling gambling facility with 600+ of the …
Big thrills are right at home at the Fair Grounds in New Orleans, with world-class thoroughbred horse racing at America's third oldest track, year-round simulcast, thrilling gambling facility with 600+ of the newest slots and promotions, plus sportsbook!

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Mar 2, 2024
I have been to many racetracks and this one is quite beautiful. There are a lot of places to view the horses, racing and food. There is also a casino. The slots are pretty good. We didn't lose too mu… Full review by Angela C
Jul 5, 2022
I am a RaceGoer and from MD, I have been a long fan of the sport. Unfortunately, downtown locales- such as the above and PIMILICO in MD, have fallen on hard times. The people on staff the day I sen… Full review by 2DEA2023x
Nov 26, 2021
The good news is that the weather was great as well as the crowd on Thanksgiving 2021 … Full review by 342glynnb

Questions & answers

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Travelling from Australia with my Dad who is a massive horse racing fan. Having trouble finding if any race dates/tours …
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Travelling from Australia with my Dad who is a massive horse racing fan. Having trouble finding if any race dates/tours available when we are in NO. August 10-13/2018. Thanks, Sarah.
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Hi, We don't offer Thoroughbred racing until November. Although these dates won't correspond to your New Orleans travel dates, we do host a 10-day Quarter Horse Racing …
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Hi, We don't offer Thoroughbred racing until November. Although these dates won't correspond to your New Orleans travel dates, we do host a 10-day Quarter Horse Racing meet in August & September. The 2018 dates are Aug 16-18, 23-25, 31 and Sept 1, 7-9. Enjoy your trip to NOLA! Leslie M.
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Answer by Leslie M · Jul 2, 2018
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Can you bring backpacks in the fairgrounds
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Hi, Backpacks are not regularly allowed on property during normal Fair Grounds working hours. You are allowed to bring backpacks to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival …
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Hi, Backpacks are not regularly allowed on property during normal Fair Grounds working hours. You are allowed to bring backpacks to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival which is held here, but it will also be searched. No outside food or drink, nor weapons of any sort are allowed. Thanks, Leslie
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Do they have live horse racing year round if not when
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Not year round. Starts week before Thanksgiving through last week of March.
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Answer by Ron B · Jan 2, 2018
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This might be a dumb question but we'll be traveling with a small dog - wondering if she can go in the grandstands?
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Website says no pets allowed.
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Answer by Carolyn W · Feb 18, 2017
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Are Outside Food & Beverages Allowed?
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Outside food & beverages are never allowed on property. The only exception is birthday cakes. Please note, balloons are not allowed on property due to the risk...
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