RACE DAY
November 7, 2026
Steeplechase at Callaway Gardens is located at 2458 Nelson Road, Pine Mountain, Georgia 31822.
2026 Race Schedule
9:00 AM
Front Gate Opens
10:00 AM
Blade & Bow Pavilion opens: Souvenirs, Silent Auction and Vendors.
11:00 AM
Coors Light Infield Pavilion and Kids Corral Opens. Atholl Highlanders Bagpipes and Drums Midland Foxhounds Parade
11:30 AM
Race Director’s Welcome-Leigh Anne Smith: Past Race Directors Announced Lampton Bronze Award Presentation Honoring Volunteers
11:45 AM
National Anthem & Presentation of Colors
12:00 PM
Race A – Fun Size Stakes
12:20 PM
Race B – Maxine Strupe Perpetual Pony
1:00 PM
Race #1 – The W.C. Bradley Steeplethon
1:30 PM
Steeplechase Hat Contest (Categories: Best Homemade, Biggest Showstopper, and Most Southern Flare)
1:40 PM
Race #2 – The Collie Jennings Mullin Hurdle
2:20 PM
Race #3 – The Blade & Bow Maiden Hurdle
3:00 PM
Race #4 – The Aflac Supreme Hurdle
Silent Auction Closes in Blade & Bow Pavilion
3:20 PM
2026 Raffle Drawing
3:40 PM
Race #5 – The Standard Concrete Maiden Claiming Hurdle
Parking Passes
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Silent Auction and Raffle Tickets
SILENT AUCTION
RAFFLE TICKETS
Know Before You Go
General
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- Steeplechase at Callaway Gardens is located at 2458 Nelson Road, Pine Mountain, Georgia 31822.
- Download the HandBid App to participate in the Silent Auction
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Pets: Strictly prohibited (Service Animals only).
Children: * Ages 12 and under are FREE.
Minors must be supervised at all times.
Children under 12 may not cross the track without an adult.
Please drink responsibly. Arrange for a designated driver.
Food, Drink, & Grilling
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You may bring outside alcohol or purchase alcohol at the event.
Coolers and grills are permitted.
Guests using grills are responsible for safe operation and proper disposal of charcoal/coals.
Reserved Rail & Tailgating
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Setup: One 10×10 tent, tables, and chairs permitted per space.
Vehicles: No oversized vehicles (limos, buses, trailers) allowed in rail spaces.
Safety: Vehicles may be left overnight—please do not drink and drive.
Prohibited Items
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Safety: No fireworks, firearms, or illegal substances.
Equipment: No drones or inflatable structures (bounce houses, etc.).
Commercial: No unauthorized signage, solicitation, or sales.
Know Before You Go
General
Click for general info
- Steeplechase at Callaway Gardens is located at 2458 Nelson Road, Pine Mountain, Georgia 31822.
- Download the HandBid App to participate in the Silent Auction
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Pets: Strictly prohibited (Service Animals only).
Children: * Ages 12 and under are FREE.
Minors must be supervised at all times.
Children under 12 may not cross the track without an adult.
Please drink responsibly. Arrange for a designated driver.
Food, Drink, & Grilling
Click for food, drink, and grilling info
You may bring outside alcohol or purchase alcohol at the event.
Coolers and grills are permitted.
Guests using grills are responsible for safe operation and proper disposal of charcoal/coals.
Reserved Rail & Tailgating
Click for Reserved Rail and tailgating info
Setup: One 10×10 tent, tables, and chairs permitted per space.
Vehicles: No oversized vehicles (limos, buses, trailers) allowed in rail spaces.
Safety: Vehicles may be left overnight—please do not drink and drive.
Prohibited Items
Click for a list of prohibited items
Safety: No fireworks, firearms, or illegal substances.
Equipment: No drones or inflatable structures (bounce houses, etc.).
Commercial: No unauthorized signage, solicitation, or sales.