Since 1933, people have been coming to Charles Town Races and Slots for the thrill and excitement of live thoroughbred racing. Today, Charles Town Races and Slots is a world of entertainment under one roof with everything from slot play to live and simulcast horse racing, an ever-changing parade of sweepstakes and giveaways and brand-new, interactive kiosks that make entering our sweepstakes easier than ever. One of the region's fastest growing gaming destinations, Charles Town Races and Slots also offers a full range of dining and drinking choices and surroundings as unique as our 1930s-inspired Silver Screen Gaming® Room. Plus, coming in August, our dazzling new Slot City will feature even more gaming options.

Celebrate autumn in Virginia's horse country. The International Gold Cup is honored as one of the South East's top 20 events, and provides an unparalleled venue for business entertaining and promotion.

Opening Weekend for live racing in 2004 is Wednesday, January the 14th. After Opening Weekend, we have live racing every Wednesday and Saturday Night. Post Time is 7:20 p.m.. Starting in February we will have live racing on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday Nights - Post Times will remain 7:20 p.m..

The 79th Running of the Virginia Gold Cup races was a huge success with steeplechase racing enthusiasts who came in record crowds to the beautiful Great Meadow race course in The Plains, Virginia.