In July 1965 one of the first harness racing tracks in Pennsylvania opened its doors—Pocono Downs. Thousands of fans were on hand cheering as Satin Queen became the first horse to cross Pocono Downs’ finish line on that sultry summer night.
Today, that track, now known as The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono, continues to host exhilarating harness racing several nights a week from March through November. To honor the past and look to the future, The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono celebrates its Golden Anniversary with a week of events for racing fans and the community alike.
The celebration kicks off on Saturday, August 15th with a Budweiser Clydesdales special Meet and Greet event with fans. Photos are $5.00 and all proceeds will be donated to Marley’s Mission, an organization that provides free equine-based therapy to children that have experienced trauma.
On Friday, August 21st the night begins with the Legends Race featuring drivers from the past fifty years competing in a thrilling race, with a percentage of their purse donated to their favorite charity. Immediately after racing, enjoy a free concert on the track apron featuring The Fellas, a tribute to Motown, and Encorz, a tribute to The Supremes.
Saturday, August 22nd starts off with an exciting guest dropping by–former Major League Baseball player and manager Pete Rose, who will be visiting for autographs and photos with the crowd. Then the action shifts back to the track for the return of the $2.3 Million Super Stakes Saturday. Immediately following the stellar racing card, at approximately 10:45pm, will be a spectacular fireworks display to cap a tremendous week of events.
For more details, visit mohegansunpocono.com
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