Del Mar's 84th summer meet begins Friday with a sell out and the traditional opening day features -- the hat contest in the Plaza de Mexico and the Caesars Sportsbook Oceanside Stakes.
"This will be the third year we've capped attendance on opening day and the feedback we have received from our fans over this time has been overwhelmingly positive," said Del Mar CEO Joe Harper.
The hat contest will be from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. with hats judged in four categories -- best racing theme, most glamorous, best fascinator and best flowers. Fans can win a share of more than $4,000 in prizes. -- August 5: Taste of New Orleans, with hurricanes, frozen daiquiris, and dozens of other popular local and regional craft beers, as well as authentic Cajun cuisine including gumbo, po'boys, beignets, red beans & rice and jambalaya and performances by Theo & the Zydeco Patrol and the Bayou Brothers
-- Aug. 26: Del Mar Taco & Beer Festival featuring local breweries as well as tacos prepared by local food vendors
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