Secretariat Day

Event Schedule

Saturday, March 28, 2026

11 am - 4 pm

ALL DAY: ‍Secretariat Stage (R-MC parking lot)

Food Trucks: Monique’s Crepes, Farmview Creamery, Los Regios Center of the Universe Tacos, Oakdale (Wine & “Big Red Ale” Beer)

Vendors & Information Booths: Secretariat For Virginia, Downtown Ashland Association, Ashland Museum, Hanover Arts & Activities Center, Ashland Dance Academy, Renewals by Anderson, Champion Saddlery, Tiny Tim’s Toys, Virginia Equine Welfare Society

ALL DAY:KidZone (west of R-MC’s Wash-Frank Hall on the grass)

Mini Horses - Caroline County’s Triple Crown 4H Club

‍Secretariat Stage (R-MC parking lot)

11 am: Welcome, followed by musician Mackenzie Roark

11:55 am: Opening Ceremony

  • Special Tribute to Secretariat, Ashland Dance Academy

  • Welcome by Leeanne Meadows Ladin, President of Secretariat For Virginia

  • Remarks by Steve Trivett, Mayor of Ashland

  • Remarks by Dr. Michael Hill, President of Randolph-Macon College

  • Remarks by Kate Chenery Tweedy, author/historian

12:15 pm: Bubba Johnson, “Oh Happy Day” - Birthday Cake!

KidZone (west of R-MC’s Wash-Frank Hall on the grass)

12:30 - 2:30 pm - “Horsey Activities” - sponsored by the Ashland Museum

‍Secretariat Stage (R-MC parking lot)

1:30 - 2:45 pm - The Royal We Band

Ashland Theatre (205 England St)

2:30 pm - Special Presentation - “Galloping Through Virginia Horse Racing History with Secretariat” by Leeanne Meadows Ladin, author/historian

3:00 pm - FREE showing of Disney’s “Secretariat” movie

‍Secretariat Stage (R-MC parking lot)

3:00 - 4:00 pm - Boss of Me Band