Hosting pari-mutuel racing since 1968, Grants Pass Downs ("The Don Jackson Racing Facility") is located at the Josephine County Fairgrounds. Inspired by the passion and generosity of local horse racing legend, Don Jackson, the Grants Pass Downs family is dedicated to the growth of horse racing in our region.
SUMMER
June 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30
July 4
Post Time: 1:00 pm
FALL
September 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30
October 6, 7, 13, 14
Post Time Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29 - 1:00 pm
Post Time Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30 - 5:00 pm
Post Time Oct. 6, 13 - 4:00 pm
Post Time Oct. 7, 14 - 5:00 pm
Adults $4.00
Kids 12 and Under are Free
Free Parking
Coolers & Lawn Chairs are Allowed
(No Outside Alcohol)
Post Time 1:00 pm
Free Admission for Dads! Post Time 1:00 pm
Celebrating the life and legend of Don Jackson. Free Admission for Seniors 60+! Post Time 1:00 pm
Contest and cash prizes in several hat-e-gories ("derby style," western, most creative, best coordinating outfit and a kids category.) Free Admission for ladies wearing hats (ball caps excluded.) Post Time 1:00 pm
Free admission for past and present members of the armed forces. Post Time 1:00 pm.
Drawings for fantastic gift bags after each race. Post Time 1:00 pm.
Join us on closing day of the 2024 Summer race meet for our richest race, the Firecracker Futurity! Post Time 1:00 pm.
LIVE racing begins June 15
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Union - Eastern Oregon Livestock Show
June 7-9, 2024
Grants Pass - Southern Oregon Horse Racing Association
June 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30, and July 4, 2024
Prineville - Crooked River Roundup
July 10-13, 2024
Tillamook - Tillamook County Fair
Aug. 7-10, 2024