Hats Contest
When: Friday, July 18, 2025 @ 11:30 AM - 3 PM
Where: Plaza de Mexico
Type: Event
Follow your sense of style and create a hat worthy of Opening Day fame. You could win a share of more than $5,000 in prizes in one of four categories: Best Racing Theme, Most Glamorous, Best Fascinator, and Best Flowers.
Show off your creation before 3 PM in the Plaza de Mexico on Opening Day. Winners will be announced after the 6th race.
Opening Day is expected to sell out, purchase tickets - including general admission - in advance when they go on sale May 9 at 10 AM.
Opening Day Tickets
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Contest Prizes
| Grand Prize | |
| One night stay and meal for two at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa. $500 Studio Savvy Salon gift basket. | |
| Category Prizes | |
| First | $300 and $250 Studio Savvy Salon gift basket |
| Second | $200 |
| Third | $100 |
- No Purchase Necessary. Must be 18 & up and reside in the United States.
- 2024 Rules & Regulations Click Here.