Prairie Meadows Annual All-American Extravaganza Set for July 3
Bring your family and friends out to Prairie Meadows for a full day of fun including horse racing, FREE entertainment by Gimmick, food trucks and festivities followed by a spectacular firework show, the biggest display in Central Iowa!
Food Trucks • 3:00pm
Live Racing • 4:00 pm
Free Live Music- Gimmick • 4:30 pm
Fireworks • Dusk
Your Chance To Win A Share Of $30,000 In Cash & Prizes When You Play at Prairie Meadows in July
Visit Prairie Meadows this July for the Red, White & Bills Cash Drawings for your chance to win a burst of cash! Stop by Prairie Meadows on Wednesdays in July for your chance to win a share of $30,000! To be eligible to win, you must be a Prairie Gold Rewards member. Not a member? Signing up is easy! Stop by Prairie Meadows to sign up at Iowa’s Favorite Place to Play!
The Best Variety of Summertime Entertainment Just Minutes Outside of Downtown Des Moines
- Sunday, July 9 Corvette Club of Central Iowa car show 3-6 pm
- Sunday, July 30 Mustang Club of Central Iowa car show 3-6 pm
Take in each of the family-friendly car show events in July complete with food trucks and fun in the summer sun. Stay for the excitement of LIVE horse racing and FREE trackside entertainment for the entire family. Horse racing post time is 4:00pm. - Thursday, July 13 Garth Brooks Tribute from Dean Simmons, The Garth Guy
LIVE music continues to heat up this summer with a Garth Brooks Tribute at 7:00pm in the Finish Line Show Lounge. This high-energy tribute will take you through decades of iconic Garth Brooks hits. Reserved seating tickets are on sale now, while supplies last, for $25 at Prairie Meadows Gift Shop. - Thursday, July 27 comedians Willie Farrell and Jonathan May
Enjoy a night of laughter and entertaining comedy at 7:00pm in the Finish Line Show Lounge. Don’t miss this free show on the concourse level. - Thursday, August 3 The Best of Styx- “Rockin’ The Paradise” tribute show
The Best of Styx- “Rockin’ The Paradise” tribute show is at 7:00pm in the Finish Line Show Lounge. Don’t miss America’s #1 Styx tribute band! Rockin’ the Paradise is a five-piece band that focuses on STYX’s trademark high-pitched harmonies and hits. Reserved seating tickets are on sale now, while supplies last, for $25 at Prairie Meadows Gift Shop.
Tap here for the full line up of entertainment coming to Prairie Meadows. Must be 21 or older to attend all shows.
Action-Packed Live Horse Racing Now through September 30
Live Racing is off to a great start for another spectacular season at Prairie Meadows, featuring LIVE horse racing Fridays and Saturdays with a 6:00pm post time, Sundays and Mondays with a 4:00pm post time. Racing at Prairie Meadows is FREE and open for all ages to attend. Trackside entertainment, games for kids, along with a great variety of food and refreshing beverages are available for purchase. Enjoy the Festival of Racing July 7-8, featuring Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racing. Post time is 6:00 pm. Take in all the action of horse racing at Your Favorite Place to Play!
AJ’s Steakhouse Wednesday & Thursday Duet Specials
AJ’s Steakhouse is featuring mouthwatering $25 Duets every Wednesday & Thursday! Join us for this incredible Chef special with choices of Surf & Surf, AJ’s Classics, or Land and Sea options! Perfectly paired and prepared! Be sure to save room to indulge in a delicious housemade desert such as classic strawberry shortcake, lemon blueberry cheesecake or a summertime torte, each made fresh, daily! Call 515.957.3535 or click here to reserve your table.