Limited Tickets Remain in Infield, General Admission for Iroquois Steeplechase

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Some of the best horses and riders in the world will compete in seven races for more than $500,000 in purses at the 76th Iroquois Steeplechase, presented by Bank of America, Saturday, May 13 at Percy Warner Park.

For the spectators who have long anticipated the second Saturday in May, and “Nashville’s Rite of Spring,” it’s never been more convenient to enjoy the day hassle-free.

New this year in the Infield is The Fox Den, a large tent located in the middle of the Infield that includes a Southern barbecue spread by Jim ‘N Nick’s, craft beer and wine and entertainment all day, with the freedom to come and go as desired. Individual Infield tickets are $85 ($100 on Friday and Saturday), and the Fox Den add-on is $75.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.iroquoissteeplechase.org or through the new Iroquois Steeplechase mobile app through race day. Alternatively, tickets are available at the Will Call tent at 7179 Highway 100.

While most areas of the race are long sold out, Infield, Fox Den and General Admission ($20) tickets will continue to be available through race day. Patrons are welcome to bring in their own food and beverage (no glass), or take advantage of the all-inclusive Fox Den.

ABOUT THE IROQUOIS STEEPLECHASE

This iconic sporting event has been Nashville’s rite of spring since 1941, attracting more than 25,000 spectators to watch the best horses and riders in the world race over hurdles on a three-mile turf track. Held the second Saturday of each May at Percy Warner Park, the Iroquois Steeplechase is Music City’s annual celebration of time-honored traditions, Tennessee hospitality and Southern fashions.

Those who attend enjoy areas for families, well-appointed tents and individually organized tailgates where the emphasis is on race day pickings, larger-than-life hats, specialty drinks by Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey and crowd-pleasing recipes. More importantly, guests support a cause at the heart of the event: Since being designated as the official charity in 1981, Iroquois Steeplechase has raised more than $10 million in support of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. For more information, go to www.iroquoissteeplechase.org. 

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