I have a question that I hope some Aiken experts can help me with. I am from Boston and have always wanted to attend the Aiken Trials in March. I wanted to plan to come for the 2008 thoroghbred flat races, which from what I understand is one part of the Triple Crown. I have read about past dates and how the races are part of a three consecutive week event in Aiken, but no where on the internet or by trying to call or email the Aiken Horse Trials website can I get information about the upcoming March 2008 dates or how to obtain tickets from out of state. Is it just too early to get information yet? Does anyone have any information out there that can help? I really wanted to plan in advance to make sure I secure a reservation at The Willcox, which is a place I%26#39;ve always wanted to stay and to find the best airfares too. Thanks so much for any help you can give me.
Aiken Horse Trials question...The Trials (the first event of the Triple Crown) is sponsored by the local Jaycees; they do all of the ticket sales for this event. They probably have not started work on ticket sales for this yet since their other big event of the year, the Western Carolina State Fair, is scheduled for next month. I am sure that they are concentrating all their energy %26amp; work on the fair right now. They do have a website: www.aikenjaycees.com. However, everything on it right now is about the fair. They probably won%26#39;t start working on the Trials until mid to late November at the earliest.
The dates have not yet been posted, but I would guess that it will likely be on March 8. That is just a guess though.
Definitely plan to rent a car. There is no commercial air service to Aiken, so you will have to fly into Augusta, Ga (around 20 miles from Aiken) or Columbia, SC (55 miles from Aiken). Most locals prefer to fly in %26amp; out of Columbia as it is a bigger and much nicer airport. At the Willcox you will be within walking distance of downtown but not of the track for the Trials.
Aiken Horse Trials question...Thanks so much, your post was very helpful. I will keep checking the Jaycees website as we get closer towards the end of the year. In the meantime, I really appreciate your help. I may be back asking more questions about Aiken in the future too...
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