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The event intermingles live racing, music and other activities all afternoon long, culminating in a headlining music performance. The July 6 event features Aeroforce, an internationally acclaimed Aerosmith tribute band that hails from Toronto, Ontario. Together for over two decades, Aeroforce has toured throughout the United States and Canada while reproducing the spirit of Aerosmith in look, sound and atmosphere.

Attendees are encouraged to come out for the afternoon as activities begin at noon and post time of the first thoroughbred race of the day is set for 1:10pm. Local band Highwire will take the stage for a set after the sixth race of the day at approximately 3:45pm. Two more races will follow Highwire’s performance before Aeroforce takes the stage at approximately 5:45pm to carry the event into the evening.

In addition to live racing all afternoon, local DJ Debbie Randyn will also be entertaining throughout the day. There will also be activities such as cornhole, a simulated golf challenge, inflatable axe throwing and more. Attendees 18 and over will have the opportunity to spin a prize wheel and enter for a chance to win up to $500 in the Finger Lakes Cash Cube. Local food trucks will be available. And for those new to racing,opportunities to learn more about the sport, including how to make a wager will be available throughout the day at designated locations.

Adding to the fun, jockeys will compete in a footrace to benefit the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund. Meanwhile, a dunk tank will be set up with all proceeds going to support of the Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption program.

The second Rockin’ at the Races of the summer at FLGR is scheduled for Saturday, August 10. Musical performers are to be announced.

About Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack
In operation since 1962, the facility added gaming to its offering in 2004 and expanded again in 2013 by adding 33,000-square-feet with a $12 million expansion. Nearly two million visitors annually now visit the facility highlighted by over 1,100 gaming machines, the 448-seat Vineyard Buffet, Remedy Bar & Lounge, as well as live and simulcast thoroughbred racing. Gaming doors open at 8 a.m. and racing doors open at 11:30 a.m. daily. For more information, visit www.FingerLakesGaming.com, Twitter: @FLGaming, Facebook: FLGRGaming

About Delaware North
Delaware North is one of the largest privately held hospitality companies in the world. Founded in 1915 and owned by the Jacobs family for more than 100 years, Delaware North has global operations at high-profile places such as sports and entertainment venues, national and state parks, destination resorts and restaurants, airports, and regional casinos. Our 55,000 employee associates are dedicated to creating special experiences one guest at a time in serving more than a half-billion guests annually. Delaware North operates in the sports, travel hospitality, restaurant and catering, parks, resorts, gaming, and specialty retail industries and has annual revenue of about $3 billion. Learn more about Delaware North, a global leader in hospitality, at www.DelawareNorth.com.

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David Mattice
Assistant Director of Publicity
Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack
585-742-9234
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