Del Mar Concert Events

4 O' CLOCK FRIDAYS

When:   Every Friday, Free Concert after Races

Start off the weekend with twilight racing, then catch some of the hottest bands in the country at 4 O' Clock Fridays. The concerts are free with paid racetrack admission, $6 for Stretch Run and $10 for Clubhouse. There is no seating for the concerts, it's standing room only. The concerts are never "sold out".

The first four Fridays, July 18-August 8, first race is 4 p.m. with the last race scheduled for 7:30 p.m. The last three Fridays, August 15, 22 and 29, first race is 3:30 p.m. with the last race scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Concerts begin following the last race.

2008 DEL MAR SUMMER CONCERT SERIES LINEUP:

July 18- GAVIN ROSSDALE (BUSH)- Alternative Rock

July 25- SUPER DIAMOND- Neil Diamond Tribute Band

August 1- PINBACK- Alternative Rock

August 8- THE BRAVERY- Alternative Rock

August 15- Special Guest

August 22- BLACK FRANCIS (THE PIXIES)- Rock, Country, Folk

August 29- STEEL PULSE- Reggae

Saturdays (Infield):

July 26- GNARLS BARKLEY- Alternative, Hip-Hop

August 9- BOB MARLEY ROOTS ROCK REGGAE FEST- Reggae

August 30- DEVO-Punk/New Wave/Pop

***Click on above band names for links to band websites

LEGENDS OF BEACH VOLLEYBALL

When:   Saturday, July 28
Where: Infield

Grab your beach chair and head to the infield for an exciting day of fun in the sun. Volleyball legends will play in a round robin tournament throughout the day beginning after the 3rd race (3:00 pm). Games will be rally scoring with a twenty minute time limit between races. The final will be held after the 9th race.

Other special activities include promotions, celebrity match, Microbrew Festival in the Pavilion and concert featuring COMMON SENSE-Reggae.

Volleyball legends scheduled include:

Mike Whitmarsh

Tim Hovland

Randy Stoklos

Steve Timmons

Presented by Toyota

BEACH TOWEL GIVEAWAY

When:   Saturday, August 2

Soak up some sun this summer with your very own Del Mar beach towel. Stand out among the crowds with your custom-made, surfboard shaped beach towel, complete with the trademark blue and yellow diamond pattern. This one-of-a-kind beach towel is ideal for anything from summer days at the beach to watching your favorite sporting or concert event. FREE with paid or prepaid admission*.

Presented by Toyota.

*while supplies last

MICROBREW FESTIVAL

When:   Saturday, July 26

Try some of the nation's finest microbrews on Saturday, August 30th when more than 20 breweries with over 50 different brands pour frosty samples of their finest creations in the infield Pacific Pavilion beginning at 1:00 PM. Fans will be able to purchase samples, $15 for five or $3.25 for one, of their favorite brews throughout the race day.

Immediately following the races, Grammy Award winnning GNARLS BARKLEY, will play on the Infield stage.

The Microbrew Festival and Concert are free with your $6 racetrack general admission. The concert is standing room only, no reserved seats. Food and other beverages will be available. First race is 2:00 p.m.

Beer selections are expected to include: Green Flash, Ballast Point, Full Sail, Newcastle, Red Tail, Firestone, Full Sail, Pyramid, Alaskan, Sam Adams, Firehouse, Pizza Port, Stone and many more.

MICROBREW FESTIVAL II

When:   Saturday, August 30

Try some of the nation's finest microbrews on Saturday, July 26 when more than 20 breweries with over 50 different brands pour frosty samples of their finest creations in the infield Pacific Pavilion beginning at Noon. Fans will be able to purchase samples, $15 for five or $3.25 for one, of their favorite brews throughout the race day.

The Microbrew Festival and Concert are free with your $6 racetrack general admission. Food and other beverages will be available. First race is 2:00 p.m.

Beer selections include: Newcastle, Red Tail, Firestone, Full Sail, Pyramid, Sam Adams, Firehouse, Pizza Port, Stone and many more.