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    Thanksgiving Day at the Races at New Orleans Fairgrounds on Nov 26, 2026

    Thanksgiving Day at the Races

    Thursday, November 26, 2026
    12:00 PM
    New Orleans Fairgrounds
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    What you get in each sectionSeating guide

    Across 17 listings on sale, general admission starts at $177.50 all-in. Extras included with some listings: Front of Section from $307.50.

    • General admission

      from $177.50

      Unreserved standing or lawn admission, first come first served.

      2 listings · Clubhouse GA

    Extras and things to know

    • Front of Sectionfrom $307.50

      Among the first rows in this section, closer to the action. 1 listing, cheapest in CHDRWF.

    Based on 17 verified listings on sale right now. Inventory and prices change constantly.

    About

    Thanksgiving Day at the Races at the New Orleans Fairgrounds is a long-standing tradition, marking the opening day of the thoroughbred racing season. This event is less a performance and more a cultural happening, bringing together generations of New Orleanians to celebrate the holiday with live horse racing, fashion, and social gatherings. It's an annual kickoff to the local social calendar. This year's event takes place on Thursday, November 26, 2026, at the New Orleans Fairgrounds. The atmosphere is festive and lively, attracting a diverse crowd from dedicated racing fans to families and groups looking for a unique way to spend Thanksgiving Day in New Orleans.

    Event Details

    Date & Time

    Thursday, November 26, 2026

    12:00 PM

    Location

    New Orleans Fairgrounds, New Orleans, LA

    Performers

    Thanksgiving at the Races

    Thanksgiving at the Races

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    Event overview: Show: Thanksgiving at the Races; Venue: New Orleans Fairgrounds; City: New Orleans, LA. When and where: Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026; Start time: 12:00 PM local, CT (Central Time); Address: New Orleans, LA. Ticket and seating guide: Cheapest seats right now: Trackside Tent at $153.75 all-in per ticket; Lowest general admission: Clubhouse GA at $177.50 all-in per ticket; Listings on sale: 17 verified listings.

    Need to Knows for Thanksgiving Day at the Races on Thursday, November 26, 2026Need to knows

    Event overview

    Show
    Thanksgiving at the Races
    Venue
    New Orleans Fairgrounds
    City
    New Orleans, LA

    When and where

    Date
    Thursday, November 26, 2026
    Start time
    12:00 PM local, CT (Central Time)
    Address
    New Orleans, LA

    Ticket and seating guide

    Cheapest seats right now
    Trackside Tent at $153.75 all-in per ticket
    Lowest general admission
    Clubhouse GA at $177.50 all-in per ticket
    Listings on sale
    17 verified listings

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    Ticket price historyIs this a good deal?

    Prices are up 12% over the last 16 days, from $176.25 to $196.56 all-in. The low we have recorded is $176.25.

    Up 12%
    Today
    $196.56
    16-day low
    $176.25
    16-day high
    $198.13
    Average
    $195.29

    Prices are the cheapest all-in listing (ticket plus fees) recorded once per day. Resale prices move constantly, so live checkout pricing is always the final word.

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    New Orleans Fairgrounds

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