Festive race day hats for sale
Tabletop decorations added an elegant touch inside the VIP tent.
Bartenders poured Grey Goose and Woodford Reserve inside the VIP tent.
The Charleston Fire Department
Candace Hunt, Archie Burkel, and Brenda Taylor showcase the hat contest categories.
Brenda Taylor displays her hat.
Archie Burkel models her bold, blue hat.
Towne Centre Tobacco and Wine's tent
Macanudo Hampton Court cigars
Maduro cigars
Vicky Ritchie and Joy Cannon relaxing before the races.
Boys enjoying the tailgating
The Tolbert and DeMato families
The Herron family
A pint-sized guest prepares to devour some fried chicken.
Guests settle into Stono Ferry.
The Meehan and Miller families
Claire and Troy Nave
The Routhier family
A savory plate of shrimp and grits with fried chicken
Guests dig into heaps of fried chicken at the VIP tent.
Fare at the VIP tent was provided by Granville Catering.
White chocolate macadamia nut cookies
Guide books provided guests with an overview of the day's activities.
Josh Marthers, Lauren Green, Albert Stichka, and Joel Wallis
Charles Strickland enjoys a cigar
Java cigar
Eric Adler and Nick Sullivan
Guests brought furry friends along to enjoy the festivities.
Conclusion of the jockey race
Horses were led during the showcase.
Beautiful horses featured in the showcase
Jockeys chat pre-race
Preparing for the first race
Walking to the line
Marching towards the line
Spectators look on as the race begins.
And they're off!
The pack begins to separate.
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