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Mother's Day and Kentucky Derby Celebrations

Weekend Full of Fun at The Meadows Racetrack & Casino

The Meadows Casino will host a weekend of celebrations on May 7 and 8 with the viewing of The Kentucky Derby and a Pure Gold Mother’s Day event, which includes dinner and a live show.

The excitement begins Saturday, May 7 with live harness racing at 11:25 a.m., followed by a live concert, the annual Kentucky Derby Hat Contest, and all of the other amenities offered by The Meadows. Viewing of The Kentucky Derby will be available on a 144” LED Video Wall in Vibe, a 220” Hi-Definition projection screen in Headliners, as well as many televisions throughout the casino. Admission is free.

On Sunday May 8, Pure Gold will perform two lives shows at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., along with dinner. Pure Gold brings the music of the 50s, 60s, and 70s alive with acapella vocals and four-part harmonies. Tickets for the Pure Gold Mother’s Day event are $45 per person and available at www.ticketfly.com.

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Additional details for both events can be found at www.meadowsgaming.com

Saturday, May 7

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· Meadows Live Harness Racing

11:25 a.m. - first race

· Annual Hat Contest (must be 18 years or older)

o 12:00 p.m. Registration

o 2:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. – Preliminary Rounds

o 5:00 p.m. – Final Round

1. First Prize- $100 Cash

2. Second Prize- $50 Cash

3. Third Prize- $25 Cash

· Beatlemania Magic (Free Concert)

o 4:00 p.m.

· Kentucky Derby

o 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 8

· Pure Gold Mother’s Day Event

o 2:00 p.m. show

o 6:00 p.m. show

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