Festival Of Racing

Date: July 11, 2026 6:00 PM

MORE THAN $1 MILLION IN PURSES

Watch the nation’s top Thoroughbreds compete for the most lucrative payouts of the season. Wager on must-see stakes races each night!

MUST-SEE STAKES RACES

Prairie Gold Lassie - $100,000
Prairie Gold Juvenile - $100,000
Saylorville - $100,000 G
Iowa Distaff - $100,000 G
Iowa Sprint - $100,000 G
Iowa Oaks - $225,000 G
Iowa Derby - $250,000 G
Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Handicap (GIII) - $300,000 G

CHAMPIONS

Want the best seats in the house that are in the air conditioning with comfort? Grab a seat at Champions on Level 4 where you can see all the racing action from starting gate to finish line. Call 515.967.8575 to reserve your table.

Special Festival of Racing Menu 

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