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HATS CONTEST

Opening Day will be highlighted by the unique "One and Only Truly Fabulous Hats Contest". The wearing of hats is a tradition on Opening Day at Del Mar. Hats contest entrants will be judged on creativity and style by a panel of celebrity judges.

Sign up between 11:30 am and 3:00 pm in the Plaza de Mexico located just inside the Stretch Run entrance gates. Be sure to watch the Hats Parade at 3:00 pm.

Hats Categories:
1) Best Racing Theme
2) Funniest or Most Outrageous
3) Most Glamorous
4) Best Flowers/All Others

Bing Crosby Grand Prize:
Two Round-Trip Airline Vouchers to anywhere in U.S.
(American Airlines, some restrictions apply, up to $1,500 value)

Prizes:
First place in each category-$300
(Most Glamorous category winner also receives: Diamond Boutique Gold Charm Bracelet from the Jacqueline Kennedy Collection- Retail Value: $350)
Second place in each category-$200
Third place in each category-$100
Honorable mention prizes- TBD

All Hats Contest entrants will receive two free admission passes for a future visit.

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