THE STARTING GATE AT THE FRESNO FAIRGROUNDS
Location: The Starting Gate - 2nd floor of the Grandstand
Hours of Operation:
Thursdays | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fridays - Sunday | 10 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Admission:
Thursdays |
FREEFriday - Sunday |
$10Parking: FREE - just park in front of the Grandstand
Contact Ronnie Mobley: (559) 994-3105
Enjoy Night Racing every Saturday & Sunday!
IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR WEEK OF DECEMBER 25 - 28!
- December 25 – The Starting Gate is closed
- December 26 – The Starting Gate reopens
- The Starting Gate will be open December 29 & December 31; Doors open at 10 a.m.
- No night racing: December 26 – 27 (returns December 28)
- Santa Anita’s Opening Day of its Classic Meet is Sunday, December 28; Doors open at 10 a.m.
- Free 2026 Santa Anita Park wall calendar with paid Starting Gate admission (while supplies last)
- Admission is $10
- Satellite Wagering parking available December 26 – 29 on the track – just enter through Gate 7 on Butler Ave (Maple/Butler side)
- Parking will resume to front of the Grandstand on January 31