Dress up in beautiful clothes and watch 3-year-old fillies compete in the $65,000 Washington Oaks on Saturday, August 9.

“Hats & Heels” is an afternoon in which men and women of all ages are encouraged to dress their best and enjoy an afternoon of food and activities *all centered around the Washington Oaks live racing program at Emerald Downs.

Over 20 vendors will showcase booths on Track Level, including TapSnap Photo, Silpada Jewelry, Like Love Mobile Boutique, Nerium Skin Care, Sisters Soaps, and many more!

Emerald Downs also will present “EmD Afternoon Tea” in the Trackside Tent. Priced at $45 for adults ($20 children ages 5-10) the per-person package includes a special buffet lunch, seating in the Trackside Tent, Official Program & Tip Sheet, discount in the Gift Horse, expert handicapping advice, service charge and tax.

General Admission tickets, providing access to the facility, Track Level booths, and the live racing program, are only $7.

Tickets may be purchased in advance online at Emeralddowns.com or by calling 253-288-7700.

The first live race begins at 2 p.m., and tent access begins at 1 p.m.

Hats & Heels benefits Valley Girls & Guys, one of the largest Susan G. Komen Walk for a Cure teams in the nation. Ten percent of vendor booth fees and $5 from each ticket sold to the Afternoon Tea in the Trackside Tent will be donated to Valley Girls & Guys.