Arkansas Derby 2026

  • Infield Festivities!

    From Friday to Saturday, join us on the infield for our fantastic festivities!

    • The Kid Zone
      • Hog Wild Inflatables - Inflatables/Jump houses
      • Photo cut outs & Selfie Stations
      • Face Painting
      • Climbing Wall
      • Magician
    • The Beer Garden
    • Live Music
    • Food Trucks
  • Arkansas Derby Hat Contest - Saturday, March 28

    Come to Oaklawn on March 28 wearing your finest hat for a chance to take home incredible prizes! Fascinators are allowed.

    See here for more details!

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    Join us for Arkansas Derby Weekend!

    The Racing Festival of the South begins starting Thursday, March 26 through Saturday, March 28. The fourth and final leg of Oaklawn’s rich Kentucky Derby prep series culminates Saturday, March 28 with the $1.50 Million Arkansas Derby (G1). Watch, wager, and experience the thrill of the BIGGEST race of the south! Join us at Oaklawn's famous infield Friday - Saturday for infield festivities!

    First post is 12:30 PM Friday and Sunday | 11:20 AM Saturday

    STAKES RACES

    Thursday, March 26

    $200,000 Hot Springs

    Friday, March 27

    $1,000,000 Fantasy (G2)

    $250,000 Matron

    Saturday, March 28

    $1.50 Million Arkansas Derby (G1)

    $500,000 Oaklawn Mile (G3)

    $200,000 Temperence Hill

    $135,000 Eclipse Overnight Stakes

    $135,000 American Pharoah Overnight Stakes

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