2011 Taste of Arlington Park (Closing Weekend)

The 2011 season at Arlington Park has been a great one and we thank all of our fans for supporting another year of thoroughbred racing! We’d like to show our appreciation and celebrate the final days of the season with an exciting weekend of live racing and entertainment, sweepstakes, prizes, food and beverage specials and more!



SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

Taste of Arlington Park
This 2-day event will feature a FREE sampling of dishes from Arlington’s own Terrace Café, Silks Lounge, the Paddock Pub and the Million Room (while supplies last)!

Terrace Café: 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Enjoy a sampling of the Caprese Sandwich at the Terrace Café, our outdoor dining venue located west of the finish line.

Silks Lounge: 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Sample the delectable Trifecta Sandwich (turkey, ham and roast beef with herb aioli) from Silks Lounge located on the second floor.

Paddock Pub: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Visit the Paddock Pub for a tasting of their famous Meat Ball Flat Bread located on the third floor overlooking the Paddock.

Million Room: 2:45pm - 3:30pm
Taste the Million Room’s celebrated Lobster Mac & Cheese in the Million Room on the 4^th floor.

Mr. D’s Sports Bar: 3:30pm
Visit the most popular place at Arlington Park – Mr. D’s Sports Bar! Catch racing and College and Pro football games and listen to the Robbie Gold Band while you enjoy $2 Miller Drafts, ½ off appetizers and .50 cent wings.

Valvoline Instant Oil Change Sweepstakes 
Don't forget to enter our Valvoline Sweepstakes before the start of the 3rd race for a chance to win a trip for two (2) to the 2012 Kentucky Derby and FREE oil changes for a year! 

Arlington Handicapping Challenge - Last Chance Contest
Today’s Arlington Handicapping Challenge “Last Chance Contest” is for points only toward the season long consistency prize with a chance to win an expense-paid trip to Las Vegas and a paid entry to compete in Coast Casinos Horseplayer World Series in February, 2012. For complete details and rules, click here.

Ragin’ Cajun Seafood Boil in the Governor’s Room
Guests who purchase this package will dine on amazing Louisiana-style cuisine – including turkey and sausage gumbo, jalapeno cheddar corn bread and more – plus enjoy a three-hour beer and wine bar.

2011 Ragin' Cajun Seafood Boil in the Governor's Room Menu and Details

 
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

Taste of Arlington Park  
It’s the second day of this 2-day event featuring a FREE sampling of dishes from Arlington’s own Terrace Café, Silks Lounge, the Paddock Pub and the Million Room (while supplies last)! The first 2,000 guests through the gates will be outfitted for fall tailgates and BBQ’s with an Arlington Park BBQ apron.

Terrace Café: 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Enjoy a sampling of the Caprese Sandwich at the Terrace Café, our outdoor dining venue located west of the finish line.

Silks Lounge: 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Sample the delectable Trifecta Sandwich (turkey, ham and roast beef with herb aioli) from Silks Lounge located on the second floor.

Paddock Pub: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Visit the Paddock Pub for a tasting of their famous Meat Ball Flat Bread located on the third floor overlooking the Paddock.

Million Room: 2:45pm - 3:30pm
Taste the Million Room’s celebrated Lobster Mac & Cheese in the Million Room on the 4^th floor.

Mr. D’s Sports Bar: 3:30pm
Put on your favorite blue and orange gear (or green and yellow) and stop in Mr. D’s Sports Bar to watch the biggest rivalry in Pro-Football on the big screens. Enjoy $2 Miller Drafts, ½ off appetizers and .50 cent wings… then stick around at half-time to test your skills in the Wing Eating Contest!

Chicago Fire Tickets Sweepstakes
While you’re here, be sure to enter to win a pair of tickets to an upcoming Chicago Fire game!  Five pairs will be raffled throughout the day as a thank you to all of our guests for another great racing season.