There is a tradition of dressing up at Saratoga Race Course. As in the past, you will still see men in suits and women dressed to the hilt, complete with a matching hat. However, the Saratoga Race Course dress code is much more flexible than in the past and, depending on where you sit, you can wear anything from shorts and a t-shirt to fancy dress.
Saratoga Race Course Dress Code
If you're in a box seat, and you'll need tickets for those seats well in advance, if you're lucky enough to get an invitation, men will need to wear a suit or sports jacket with slacks. Women must wear dresses, skirts or slack outfits.
In the Clubhouse, even if you're just walking around mo short shorts, cut-offs, tank tops or abbreviated wear is permitted.
The Grandstand is more casual, but shirts and shoes are required.
For those roughing it at a picnic table, there is no dress code - just about anything goes.
However, if you're having lunch or drinks at one of the seated dining areas, no jeans, shorts or abbreviated wear permitted and men must wear a shirt with a collar.
Keep in mind, as well, that Saratoga Race Course does hold to tradition, and in the areas where there is a dress code, it will be enforced.
By Alison Doyle
