Aiken Fall Steeplechase Championship

Aiken is proud to host the National Steeplechase Association's final race of the season! The Aiken Fall Steeplechase Championship will determine the top trainer, rider, and horse of the year. Thank you for your support and we very much look forward to seeing everyone at the 30th running of the Aiken Fall Steeplechase!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

CAN I PURCHASE TICKETS & PARKING ON RACE DAY?

YES, ALL gates will have Tickets & Parking available for purchase on race day. Tickets & Parking are $40 each - Cash or Check Only. Children 10 & under are free and do not require a ticket.

DO I NEED A PHYSICAL TICKET & PARKING HANGER TO ENTER THE VENUE?

YES, Physical tickets are required for ALL tailgate parking and patrons. QR Codes and email receipts will NOT be accepted. Lost or left at home tickets or parking must be repurchased at race day prices. *NOTE: Hospitality Tent Guests will be required to present their parking hanger for entry and show their QR code at the entry to the tent.

WHAT TIME DO GATES OPEN & CLOSE?

All gates open at 8:00 a.m. and Infield Gates Close to vehicular traffic at 11:00 a.m. Infield Parking may exit after the last race around 3:00 p.m. Gates close to the venue at 5:00 pm.

CAN I EXIT AND RE-ENTER THE VENUE?

Patrons parked in outfield parking areas of the racecourse may exit and re-enter with their parking hang tag. Patrons parked on the infield of the racecourse must be parked before 11:00 a.m. and cannot exit the infield with their vehicle until after the last race at 3:00 p.m. This is to preserve the racing surface for the safety of horses and riders. Patrons can cross on foot between the infield and outfield of the racecourse throughout the day.

WHERE CAN I PURCHASE TICKETS BEFORE THE RACE?

Patron Tickets and Green Patron Parking are available in and around town at our local ticket outlets. Tickets and Green Patron Parking are $40 each. Children 10 and under are free and do not require a ticket. Our ticket outlets are: Aiken County Farm Supply, Unique Expressions, Lionel Smith Ltd., Aiken County Visitors Center, Hibbitts Drug Co. and all Security Federal Bank locations (SFB has Patron Tickets Only).

CAN I SET UP MY TENT ON FRIDAY BEFORE?

NO, Friday set up is not allowed.

WHAT OTHER EVENTS & CONTESTS WILL BE HELD ON RACE DAY?

Stick Horse Races presented by Security Federal Bank @ 10:00 am. Please meet at the finish line prior to 10:00 am.

Hat Contest sponsored by Unique Expressions @ 1:00 pm

Please meet at the Budweiser Libation Station in the Village of Shops prior to 1:00 pm. Prizes will be awarded for Most Glamorous and Fall Theme.

Also enjoy the following:

Bloody Mary Bar for patrons age 21+ in the Budweiser Libation Station

Live Music by Lost Dog in the Village of Shops

Children Activities & Bounce House in the Paddock Playground

A portion of your purchase is tax-deductible. The Aiken Steeplechase Association is an exempt organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Consult your tax professional for further information.