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Secretariat Day

“Meet the Minis” - the miniature horses from the Triple Crown 4-H Club and learn about “horsekeeping.”

Join us for Secretariat Day on March 28!

This annual community celebration of Secretariat’s birthday (March 30, 1970) takes place around the Secretariat monument and Reynolds Family Plaza area on the campus of Randolph-Macon College in Downtown Ashland. 

The festivities will include a brand new kickoff ceremony featuring the Ashland Dance Academy, a “Meet the Minis” corral of miniature horses from the Triple Crown 4-H Club, new Secretariat merchandise, live music, local food trucks and vendors, free birthday cake, a talk on “Virginia’s Horse Racing History” at the Ashland Theatre, followed by a free showing of the Disney movie Secretariat.  

There will be lots of games and crafts for kids, including a fun educational program called “Secretariat and Me” sponsored by the Ashland Museum.

When

Saturday, March 28 from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location

Ashland, VA - around the “Secretariat Racing Into History” monument

Enjoy

  • Fun, hands-on activities for kids 

  • “Meet the Minis” corral of miniature horses

  • Brand-new Secretariat merchandise 

  • FREE Birthday Cake

  • Fun educational program called “Secretariat and Me” sponsored by the Ashland Museum

  • A fascinating “Horse History” talk 

  • FREE showing of “Secretariat” movie at the Ashland Theatre

  • Local food trucks & vendors 

  • Live music & entertainment 🎶

  • And so much more!

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The “Big Red Bash!” at Oakdale