🏇 Derby Day 2025 (Sold Out!)

Thank You to our Triple Crown Sponsor
Benefit Solutions NW

Thank You to our Trackside Tastes Sponsor:
Handy Andy Restore & Repair

Thank You to our Gallop & Go Preferred Parking Sponsor:
Platinum Partner Bud Clary Auto Group

Thank You to our Fashion at the Finish Sponsor:
Wright Way Cleaning & Restoration

Emerald Downs

Emerald Downs offers a fantastic event experience with its stunning views, lively atmosphere, and premium amenities. The venue provides an exciting and elegant setting, and guests can enjoy delicious food, refreshing drinks, and thrilling races while networking and celebrating. 

Attendees have the option to purchase a Preferred Parking Pass directly from PHCCWA when purchasing Derby Day tickets.

This pass allows attendees to park just south of the Emerald Downs building entry and is a short walk to the entry doors. Emerald Downs will have reserved parking in the Preferred Parking area for PHCCWA attendees who purchase their pass from PHCCWA.

Member Preferred Parking Pass: $10
Non-Member Preferred Parking Pass: $25

The Preferred Parking Pass is per car, with a limit of 1 pass per Member Ticket. 

If you have purchased your Derby Day tickets and did not include a Preferred Parking Pass but now need one, please contact us.

What if I don't buy a parking pass through PHCCWA?

If you decide not to purchase a Preferred Parking Pass from PHCCWA, Emerald Downs offers Premium, Preferred, and free lots.

🔗 Emerald Downs Parking Information (prices may vary from listed price on Derby Day, contact Emerald Downs for specifics)

For more details on purchasing parking passes directly from Emerald Downs, please contact the Emerald Downs Parking Department at 253-288-7055.

Step into the spotlight in your best Derby Day attire and you could take home a prize in our Fashion at the Finish Line contest!

PHCCWA Fashion at the Finish Line Contest Categories

• Hat-A-Tude – Best Handmade Hat
  • Winner Prize: $100
• Dapper Dan – Best Gentleman Hat and Ensemble
  • Winner Prize: $100
• Too Hot to Trot – Best Woman’s Hat and Ensemble
  • Winner Prize: $100
• Daily Double – Best Stylin’ Couple (1 prize per couple)
  • Winner Prize: $100
• Crowning Glory - Best Overall Hat
  • Winner Prize: $100
• Best in Show - Voted on by attendees for the best dressed overall!
  • Winner Prize: $200

Please note that Emerald Downs will be hosting their own best dressed contest in conjunction with PHCCWA hosting a contest for our attendees. PHCCWA is not invovled or affiliated with the fashion contest hosted by Emerald Downs. PHCCWA attendees are welcome to participate in Emerald Downs' contest, but PHCCWA is not able to answer questions regarding their contest processes.

The Emerald Downs contest is judged via photos. Persons who'd like to particiate can have their photo taken upon arrival at the Emerald Downs track level. The photos are reviewed by Emerald Downs judges to determine their winners. It is free to participate.