Frequently Asked Questions

The Parking Lot opens at 10 AM

Pit Gate opens at NOON

Box Office opens at 1:00 PM

Front Gate opens at 4:00 PM

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Visit the our "Camping" page. All Fairgrounds camping must be reserved through the Calistoga RV Park website. Camping is operated separately, so our team is unable to assist with reservations. For inquiries or reservations, contact them via phone at (707) 942-2780 or email swright@calistogaca.gov

Pit passes will be sold at the pit entrance on race day for $50. per day

Tickets must be presented for entry to the track in either digital form (on a mobile device) or printed form.

Reserved Grandstand tickets are assigned seating. Your seat will be selected at the time of purchase.

We offer several seating options to fit your preference:

• Covered Grandstand Reserved Seating (Sections 1–5)
  Stadium-style seating with seatbacks, located under partial cover 
• Uncovered Grandstand Reserved Seating (Sections 1–2)
  Stadium-style seating with seatbacks in an open-air setting 
• Bleacher Reserved Seating
  Bench-style seating without seatbacks 
• Box Seat Area (Front of Sections 1–5)
  Reserved seating with rented chairs closest to the track 
• Accessible Seating
  Located in the top row of the Box Seat Area

Please check the email address used at purchase—your tickets are delivered digitally via email (be sure to check your spam or junk folder as well). If you’re still unable to locate them, stop by the on-site ticket booth, and we’ll be happy to assist you. The Box Office opens at 1 PM on Saturday & Sunday.

Each day will feature a full schedule of racing and trophy winners for the main events. Both days will feature the USAC/CRA non-wing Sprint Car Series and the Shark Tales 30 Wing 360 Sprint Car Race.

Guests are permitted to bring one unopened plastic water bottle. Outside food and drink are prohibited. A variety of food and beverages are available for purchase. No glass containers are allowed.

No personal golf carts, side-by-sides, ATVs, or electric bikes are allowed on the fairgrounds. Accessible Vehicles are permitted.

Yes, there is parking on the fairgrounds (Old Golf Course). The parking lot opens at 10 AM. The fee is $10 per vehicle (Cash Only), payable as you enter. Overnight parking is not allowed. Parking fee is in addition to race tickets. The Calistoga Fairgrounds does not allow tents, canopies, or BBQs/open flames on the fairgrounds property.

Yes, there will be a complimentary shuttle service from and returning to the parking area.

In the main grandstand box seats, accessible via the ramp next to the covered grandstand.

Yes

Only service dogs are allowed at the race track. Please check with the Calistoga Fairgrounds camping for rules regarding pets.

• Weapons, including, but not limited to, guns, knives, stun guns, and pepper spray.
• Umbrellas in the seating areas
• Outside alcohol, food, or beverages.
• Drones.
• Glass containers. 
• Fireworks
• BBQs or anything similar.
• Spectator canopies in the infield.

Children ages 2 and under may sit on a parent or guardian’s lap and do not require a ticket. All guests age 3 and older must have a reserved seat ticket.

At the Official Merchandise Trailer which is located behind the covered grandstands.

Yes, you will be given a hand stamp to return back in.

Yes, all on-track activities will conclude at 10 pm regardless of the status of the race in progress. Schedule of events is subject to change.