The Secretariat 50th Anniversary Tour
Paris, Kentucky: November 10–12
The Secretariat 50th Anniversary Tour will culminate in the heart of horse country when the Secretariat Festival returns to its Bluegrass roots in Paris, Kentucky. This year the Festival will coincide with the 50th anniversary date of Secretariat’s arrival at Claiborne Farm where he stood at stud following his illustrious racing career. The Festival will be held as part of “The “Legends of Bourbon County” festivities surrounding the November 11 dedication of the Secretariat Park in downtown Paris and subsequent unveiling of the Park’s newest Jocelyn Russell bronze sculpture of Secretariat running in his paddock at Claiborne. The multitude of activities surrounding this greatly anticipated event includes specialty tours of Claiborne and other famed horse farms, “Welcome Home” Main St. Parade, Friday evening kick-off party, Saturday evening gala, 10K run, live and silent auctions, celebrity guest appearances, shopping opportunities at the Thoroughbred Marketplace featuring official Secretariat merchandise and an array of equine-related products and much, much more. Make your plans now to attend this very special family-fun Fall gathering.