Next up: Festival Stakes Day, Sat 28 Nov
Date to be announced · A Saturday in late August (22 Aug 2026, 97th running)
Century Mile Racetrack and Casino, Edmonton (Nisku, by Edmonton International Airport), Canada
major
Western Canada's biggest race day. There is no dress code, but the crowd dresses Kentucky Derby-style with hats and fascinators; the ticket page sells 'an afternoon of excitement, entertainment, fashion and more'.
what to wear
No dress code. CTV Edmonton reported in August 2026 that 'there's no dress code' but many visitors mark the day with Kentucky Derby-style fashion. The ticket page only says to 'dress accordingly and be prepared for the weather conditions of the day'. Read 13 Nov 2026.
Encouraged
No dress code. Ticket page only says to 'dress accordingly and be prepared for the weather conditions of the day'. Read 13 Nov 2026.
Encouraged
Outfits built to this dress code
5 outfits for women and men, with the reason each one passes.
Outdoor event beside the airport on open prairie: wind matters, so secure hats with an elastic or comb and pick a hem that behaves.
Late August in the Edmonton area is typically 9–22°C, often breezy, cool once the sun drops; showers possible.
97th running in 2026, purse $200,000; at Century Mile since 2019 after Northlands Park closed.
where you are standing
18+ and minors tickets sold separately in 2026.
No dress code.
No dress code.
Sold out in 2026.
No dress code.
No dress code.
Limited availability in 2026.
No dress rule published.
No dress rule published.
Check the official details before you go: cnty.com ↗
for the day
Wendy Scully Millinery
Pink Tweed Fabric Percher
$285
Wendy Scully Millinery
Teal Green Silk Flower Headpiece
$244
Elliatt
Katarina Short Sleeve Midi Dress in Pastel Multi
$278
Elliatt
Emelda Halter Midi Dress in Blue Floral
$268
Beginning Boutique
Rosalia Aqua Strappy Peep Toe Wedge
$69.99
SHEIKE
KIANA HEEL
$79.99
Jin Dian
Maisie Floral Shoulder Bag in Pink Sequin
$59.95
BB Exclusive
Quinta Burgundy Bow Sequin Bag
$69.99
save the date
majorFri 13 Nov 2026
Rashid Equestrian & Horseracing Club, Sakhir (Riffa)
Bahrain's Group 1 night and the kingdom's main social race meeting. The Bahrain Turf Club publishes no dress code; national dress or smart, modest evening wear is the norm.
majorFri 13 Nov 2026
Addington Raceway, Christchurch
The Friday public-holiday harness meeting of Cup Week: a dressed-up crowd, looser than Cup Day.
