Record Crowds, Purses and Wagers Highlight Thoroughbred Racing Revival in Virginia 42,000 Fans, $7.4 M in Purses and $17.5 M in Wagers Set New Standard NEW KENT, Va. (September 10, 2019) – Colonial Downs Group, a division of Peninsula Pacific Entertainment, is pleased to share the extremely positive results of the first thoroughbred racing season in six years at the New … [Read more...] about Colonial Downs Announces 2019 15-Day Meet Results
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NTT IndyCar Series Returns to Richmond Raceway “Under the Lights” on Saturday, June 27, 2020
Richmond Raceway and INDYCAR announce a multi-year deal for the NTT IndyCar Series to return to America’s Premier Short Track. For the first time in 11 years, the NTT IndyCar Series will race at Richmond “under the lights” on Saturday, June 27, 2020. Richmond will host a festival headlined by the NTT IndyCar Series, welcoming fans to engage in a speed-themed weekend event on … [Read more...] about NTT IndyCar Series Returns to Richmond Raceway “Under the Lights” on Saturday, June 27, 2020
44 Local Tourism Programs Receive Public-Private Marketing Funds to Bolster Growth
~ Program will generate more than $3.8 million in marketing initiatives and impact more than 182 statewide tourism entities~ RICHMOND - Governor Ralph Northam today announced more than $965,000 in matching grant funds will be awarded to 44 local tourism initiatives as part of the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s (VTC) Marketing Leverage Program (MLP). The MLP grants are … [Read more...] about 44 Local Tourism Programs Receive Public-Private Marketing Funds to Bolster Growth
Virginia Tourism Corporation Wins National Tourism Award for “Crush Friday” Campaign
RICHMOND - The Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) received a national tourism industry award for its work on "Crush Friday," a multi-level co-op program to encourage the millennial work martyr to stop losing their unused vacation days. The program was recognized as best in category for Industry and Strategic Partnerships. VTC was recognized last night with the prestigious … [Read more...] about Virginia Tourism Corporation Wins National Tourism Award for “Crush Friday” Campaign
Five Ways to Enjoy Virginia Craft Beer Month this August
RICHMOND (Aug. 1, 2019) - The craft beer scene throughout Virginia is booming and currently at 242 breweries with more setting down roots throughout the state. Several award-winning breweries have set up shop in Virginia, joining a family of acclaimed and decorated brewing veterans. While delicious lagers, stouts, IPAs, and ales are attracting tourists far and wide, many … [Read more...] about Five Ways to Enjoy Virginia Craft Beer Month this August