Come join us the last Saturday in April and Experience the Thrill of the 'Chase!
Undoubtedly the most stylish, social and sporting event of the Charlotte region, tens of thousands flock to this annual Carolina Rite of Spring the last Saturday of every April where food and drink are in abundance and everyone is dressed in their chicest spring fashions. The Queen’s Cup has none of the formality of a great occasion but all of the glamour - it’s the spring time place to be where socializing hits high gear.
There
are several options when it comes to picking a tailgate package that's
just right for you. Have a look at the map below, along with the
descriptions and pricing, to see which size tailgate space best meets your needs and budget. Feel free
to call us with your questions during regular business hours at (704)
843-7070. Whatever you do, you can't miss the Queen's Cup as it only comes around once every year and it's a can't miss event. Dubbed the "The Party & Social Event of the Year", the
16th Annual Queen's Cup Steeplechase, held Saturday, April 30, 2011 will be the springtime place to be.
Key points you probably might want to know:
Last year, many tailgating categories sold out several weeks before the event, so don't delay to avoid disappointment. Individual tickets (or badges) are also available if you plan to meet your friends at their tailgate space.
The maximum allowed size vehicle in most tailgate spaces is 7' high x 18 feet long. See each category for strictly enforced guidlines. If you're not sure, please call our office for further details and explanation: (704) 843-7070.
Remember, Kids 12 and under accompanied by an adult, are FREE and do NOT need a General Admission badge, except on Member's Hill, Paddock parking and Club House Turn.
There is one heck of an after race party, a.k.a. The Hot Walk Party, that is FREE for ALL ticketed subscribers. What a way to celebrate our 15th anniversary by taking a stroll after the last race to the BIG TENT on Member's Hill. The Hot Walk Party features live music from the six piece band Kingdaddy, cash bar, free water and soft drinks and free hors d' oeuvres courtesy of Something Classic.
Limited Bus Parking Availability. Please contact the Queen's Cup Office (704) 843-7070 at least ten (10) days prior to the race for permit prices and other details.
Personal Space Licenses (PSL) are available for sale in most tailgating areas of the racecourse. Over 25% of all tailgate spaces have been sold as PSLs. For more information, click here to download the PSL info packet.
Click an area of the map below to view more information about that ticket option.
ALL-INCLUSIVE LAWN BOX ON PRESTIGIOUS MEMBER'S HILL In celebration of our fifteenth anniversary, we’re offering several Lawn Box options for those wanting to entertain a small group of customers or friends in an all-inclusive, care free manner. All Lawn Box packages offer access to the Elkridge Club located within the Club House atop Member’s Hill. In here, you’ll find an exquisitely prepared multi-course menu awaiting each of our Lawn Box Guests, meals especially prepared on-site for the Race Chair Lady by the Queen’s Cup’s exclusive caterer, Something Classic. Open from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., come hungry as this is an all-you-can-eat delectable luncheon buffet, open bar with a live Dixieland Band reminicent of times past. Our staff brings attention to every detail to this magnificent event allowing you and your guests the opportunity to sit back, relax and absorb the day long festivities while you get the very best out of your day at the races. Limited availability, so call now to avoid disappointment. Call (704) 843-7070 to place your order.
PRIVATE LAWN BOX FOR 8 GUESTS: This is a reserved, open-air, private 10’ x 12’ box includes 8 Lawn Box badges, access to the Club House and 8 Elkridge Club Passes, 8 chairs, a four foot round table with themed linen, a color coordinated flower arrangement and Official Race Programs all awaiting you and your guests when you arrive. Also includes 3 VIP parking passes within easy walking distance behind Member’s Hill and a business card size ad in the Race Program. Lawn Boxes are expandable to meet your specific entertainment needs.
SPECIAL 15th ANNIVERSARY PRICING PRIVATE LAWN BOX PKG. FOR EIGHT: $2,950(was $3,950)
Have a smaller party but still want to be part of the Member's Hill hoopla? Then consider a...
SEMI-PRIVATE LAWN BOX FOR 2 or 4 GUESTS: For smaller parties who want to be part of the Member’s Hill hoopla but still want the very best the Queen’s Cup can offer, we’re introducing this year Semi-Private Lawn Box packages in your choice of either two (2) Guest Badges and one VIP car pass or four (4) Guest Badges and two VIP car passes. Includes the all-you-can-eat delectable luncheon buffet in the Elkridge Club with open bar and access to a semi-private Lawn Box enclosure with four foot round table, themed linen, flower arrangement and Official Race Programs.
CLUB HOUSE TURN This is a secure area located outside of the first turn and designed for corporate entertainment with railside action and people watching. A reserved 20' x 20' hospitality tent includes 15 Clubhouse Turn parking passes and 40 Club House Turn badges. The Club House Turn is a secured area and all guests must have a Club House Turn Badge to enter. This is a perfect area for small groups who desire a large tent with private hospitality accommodations. Back to map 2011 Price: $3,950
PADDOCK ENCLOSURE This is a secured area located on the inside rail of the front stretch. Subscribers enjoy the racing while tailgating in a large 12' x 40' reserved parking space. PADDOCK PARKING VEHICLE DIMENSIONS CAN NOT EXCEED SEVEN (7) FEET IN TOTAL HEIGHT AND THIRTY (30) FEET IN TOTAL LENGTH. Includes 1 Paddock car pass, 2 Paddock badges and a 5 ft. round umbrella table with a white linen tablecloth. Because the Paddock has such a high concentration of PSL holders, there are a limited number of tailgates offered for lease in the Paddock Enclosure, so to avoid disappointment, we strongly urge purchase as early as possible.
A maximum of 14 people allowed in each tailgate space. Paddock badges may be purchased only through the Web site or by calling the office. Chairs are not included but may be rented through our office. Call our office at 704-843-7070 for more information.
**ALL GUESTS INCLUDING CHILDREN MUST WEAR A PADDOCK BADGE TO GAIN ENTRY. Back to map 2011 Subscription Price:$695 (Paddock)
- MEADOWS RAIL & BACK ROW -
THE MEADOWS is an upscale tailgate enclosure offering two types of tailgating entertainment for somewhat larger groups in an oversized 15' x 40 ' reserved parking spaces, either right on the racecourse running rail on one tailgate space back. You're just steps from the infield activities including Brooklandwood Village and the Jack Russell Terrier races. PSL's available for this area.
Please note the following:
A maximum of four (4) Meadows tailgate spaces may be purchased by one buyer
MEADOWS PARKING VEHICLE DIMENSIONS can not exceed 7 feet in height and 30 feet in total length
A maximum of 14 people allowed in each tailgate space
Chairs can be specially ordered through Classic Party Rentals by calling 704-523-9300
MEADOWS RAIL Market Umbrella, Table and Linen Included! Includes one reserved oversized 15' x 40' parking space, right on on the racecourse running rail. Includes a marketplace umbrella table with white linen, tablecloth plus 2 General Admission badges. SPECIAL 15th ANNIVERSARY PRICING Back to map 2011 Subscription Price:$495was $595 (Meadows Rail)
MEADOWS BACK ROW Tailgate 10' x 10' Hospitality Tent Included! Includes one reserved oversized 15' x 40' parking space on the back row of the Meadows, a 10' x 10' Tailgate Hospitality Tent plus 2 General Admission badges. SPECIAL 15th ANNIVERSARY PRICING
Back to map 2011 Subscription Price:$495was $595(Meadows Back Row)
VALLEY VIEWTailgate 10' x 10' Hospitality Tent Included! The Valley View offers terrific views of the racecourse overlooking the valley and the lake. Reserved Rail spaces are 12' x 20' and come with a 10' x 10' hospitality tent placed in your tailgate space. Includes 2 General Admission badges.
VALLEY VIEW PARKING VEHICLE DIMENSIONS CAN NOT EXCEED SEVEN (7) FEET IN TOTAL HEIGHT AND TWENTY (20) FEET IN TOTAL LENGTH.PSL's available for this area.
A maximum of 12 people allowed in each tailgate space. Back to map
2011 Subscription Price:$450 (Valley View)
RESERVED INFIELD TAILGATE PARKING AREAS
OPTIONS ABOUND in the infield offering something for everyone at various price points and needs. All tailgate spaces are 12' x 20' and are reserved in your very own name if you order early. Each tailgate category is only a short walk to the infield activities including Brooklandwood Village and the Jack Russell Terrier races. Each of these areas are always a sell-out so order early!
Please note the following:
A maximum of four (4) tailgate spaces may be purchased by one buyer in this area
PARKING VEHICLE DIMENSIONS can not exceed 7 feet in height and 18 feet in total length
A maximum of 12 people allowed in each tailgate space
Chairs and party rentals can be specially ordered through Classic Party Rentals by calling 704-523-9300
PSL's available for all areas but Croup
WITHERS The Withers is for tailgaters who want infield, hillside parking with a nice view towards the finishing stretch. Your reserved tailgate parking space include 2 General Admission badges. Back to map 2011 Subscription Price:$225 (Withers)
CREST The Crest tailgate area is located above the Withers climbing to a grove of White Oaks. Your reserved tailgate parking space include 2 General Admission badges. Back to map 2011 Subscription Price:$150 (Crest)
OLD HILLTOP Named after Old Hilltop in historic Pimlico racecourse in Baltimore, this Old Hilltop is nestled beneath old White Oaks,while sitting just above the Crest & just below Turn 3 of the racecourse. Your reserved tailgate parking space include 2 General Admission badges.
Back to map 2011 Subscription Price: $225 (Old Hilltop)
CROUP(a family area) This is a wildly successful tailgating area we introduced in 2008 and is designed for families with kids in mind! Croup is situated just below the Withers. THIS AREA IS DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES WITH SMALL CHILDREN! PSL's are NOT available for this area. Back to map 2011 Subscription Price:$225 (Croup)
RESERVED GENERAL ADMISSION PARKING (AA)
Reserve a spot nearest the racecourse in the Upper General Admission Lot AA for the least amount of walking to the Infield. The General Admission parking lot is first-come-first-serve and can over flow into the lower lot giving you a twenty-minute walk to the nearest Infield Crossing or having to take the free Shuttle. Back to map 2011 Subscription Price: $50.00 PER CAR
GREEN SPRINGS PARKING
For the convenience of those joining you at your tailgate space, we want to remind you of our parking area called Green spring. This lot is just a short walk through a tree-lined path leading to Turn 4 near the Meadows and the car crossing to the Withers, Crest and Old Hilltop. The entrance to Green Spring is located at our Gate 4 off of Old Waxhaw-Monroe Road. The map accompanying your passes will direct you to Gate 4.
Green Spring Parking Passes (limit 2 per reserved tailgate space) may be purchased in advance for $50 per car. These passes will only be made available to the individual who has purchased a tailgating space(s) in the Meadows, Withers, Crest, Old Hilltop or Croup. Please respect the maximum number of guests allowed in your tailgate space and remember that all persons over the age of 12 must wear a General Admission Badge.
Please call our office, (704) 843-7070 to place your order. These parking passes are only available for purchase through our office.
GENERAL ADMISSION BADGES - KIDS 12 and under are FREE!
All persons entering the race grounds must have a General Admission Badge except for children 12 & under that are accompanied by an adult. General Admission Parking and On-site Shuttle are FREE! Please remember that general admission badges are not allowed access to Member’s Hill, Club House Turn or Paddock Tailgating areas.
GENERAL ADMISSION BADGES ARE AVAILABLE AT ALL HARRIS TEETER STORES IN THE GREATER CHARLOTTE REGION
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