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July 17th, 2013 is opening day at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. And opening day means the One and Only Truly Fabulous Hats Contest. A true San Diego tradition, hat day happens every year on the opening day at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. A perfect example of style mixed with sports, the One and Only Truly Fabulous Hat Contest is where contestants create a one of a kind hat to show off during opening day. Wearing a hat is a tradition on opening day and all participants that wear a hat can participate in the hat parade at three o’clock. Contest details The One and Only Truly Fabulous Hats Contest, is divided into 5 categories. 1. Best Racing Theme, 2. Funniest or Most Outrageous, 3. Most Glamorous, 4. Best Flowers/All Others, 5. Best Fascinator. Prizes range from $100, $200, $300 and 2 Round Trip Airline Tickets to anywhere in the United States. All hat contest entrants receive 2 free admission passes for a future date at the races. History of the Del Mar Racetrack Del Mar is an American Thoroughbred horseracing track at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in the seaside city of Del Mar California. Operated by the Del Mar Thoroughbred club, it is known for the slogan “Where the Turf meets the surf”. What people might not know is that the racetrack is that was built by a partnership by Bing Crosby, Jimmy Durante, Charles S. Howard and Oliver Hardy. As a matter of fact on opening day in 1937, Bing Crosby greeted all race fans at the front gate of the racetrack. Opening Day Specifics Over 45,000 race fans are expected to attend opening day at Del Mar. While opening day is on a Wednesday, it will seem like a Saturday afternoon. With all the festivities and the fashion, race fans will discover a huge day of entertainment. Gates open at 11:30am with the first post at 2:00pm. Another tradition of opening day is meeting friends for dinner following the races. Royal India restaurant in Del Mar is standing by to help make your opening day dinner plans. For an amazing meal in Del Mar CA: Royal India Del Mar
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