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You are invited · Sat 17 Apr 2027

Middleburg Spring Races

Glenwood Park, Middleburg, United States

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Virginia hunt-country spring classic (100th running was 2026): tweed and sport coats with ties, dresses with flats, hats always welcome.

what to wear

The dress code

Dress standard
Smart
Millinery
encouraged
Season
Spring

Women

Official 'What to Wear': flat and comfortable shoes are the order of the day; 'You will see everything from jeans and tweed to dresses, but, you're not going to the Kentucky derby. Hats are always in order'; bring layers - the races run sun, rain or snow. (read 2026-11-13)

Encouraged

  • flat comfortable shoes
  • hat
  • layers

Men

'Most men will be in sport coats and ties. Hats are always a good idea as are comfortable shoes and a bit of layering.' Binoculars recommended.

Encouraged

  • sport coat and tie
  • hat
  • comfortable shoes

Styling notes

Understated country dress: tweed, corduroy, paddock boots, felt hats.

Weather

Middleburg mid-April: about 7-20 C.

Check the official details before you go: middleburgspringraces.com ↗

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