Signature Race Days

Northern Stars Turf Festival

Saturday, June 27
Our Signature Race Days kicks off with a special night of Live Racing on the turf!
The night is highlighted by five turf races including the Lady Canterbury Stakes, the first race ever run on the Canterbury turf course in 1986. Also on the program are the Curtis Sampson Oaks, Canterbury Derby, Brooks Fields Mile and Dark Star Turf Sprint.

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Hall of Fame Weekend

Saturday and Sunday, July 25 and 26
Our Signature Race Series continues as we celebrate the 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees

Celebrate the history of Minnesota racing on Hall of Fame Weekend. Saturday includes three turf races: the Ralphs Strangis, Minnesota Turf Distaff and the Mr. Dale Filly & Mare Turf Sprint. Sunday features the best Minnesota-bred 3-year-olds in the Victor S. Myers Stakes and the Frances Genter Stakes, as colts and fillies prep for the Minnesota Derby and Minnesota Oaks.

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Made In Minnesota Day

Saturday, August 15

The Minnesota Oaks and Minnesota Derby have been won by some of the best horses in Canterbury history starting with Blair’s Cove in the 1986 Derby, Hot Shot Kid in 2017 and Mr. Jagermeister in 2018. The Oaks winners include Princess Elaine in 1988, Chick Fight in 2009 and Ready to Runaway in 2019. Also on the card are two races for older Minnesota breds, both named for past Oaks and Derby winners – The Glitter Star and The Wally’s Choice.

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Made in Minnesota Day Partners

Minnesota Festival of Champions

Saturday, September 5
Closing out our Signature Race Days - State Championship of Racing with over $350,000 in purses up for grabs.

The Minnesota Festival of Champions began in 1992 at what was then Canterbury Downs, organized by owners and breeders to showcase Minnesota-breds and racing in Minnesota as Ladbroke, the owners at that time, had neglected racing and were preparing to close the track. The inaugural Festival was indeed the final day of racing until 1995 when Canterbury Park, under the direction of Dale Schenian, Curt Sampson and son Randy Sampson, opened for a live race meet. A meet has been conducted each summer since and Minnesota Festival of Champions remains a centerpiece.

Thursday, September 3 - Quarter Horse Minnesota Festival of Champions

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Festival of Champions Partners

Partners

For ticketing information please email CAdmissions@canterburypark.com or call (952) 445-7224

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About canterbury park

Welcome to Canterbury Park, your ultimate destination for fun and games! Unforgettable experiences await you at The Park, from horse racing and casino games to concerts, events, and all-around entertainment. There's no better spot to spend an evening with family and friends!

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For ticketing information please email CAdmissions@canterburypark.com or call (952) 445-7224

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About canterbury park

Welcome to Canterbury Park, your ultimate destination for fun and games! Unforgettable experiences await you at The Park, from horse racing and casino games to concerts, events, and all-around entertainment. There's no better spot to spend an evening with family and friends!

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QUICK LINKS

Directions

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FAQ

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Group Sales

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