Point to Point saddles up for 2024 horse races at Winterthur. How to buy tickets

Andre Lamar
Delaware News Journal

Swanky fashion, games and more festivities will be on tap at Winterthur's 46th annual Point-to-Point horse races on Sunday, May 5.  

Here's what you need to know about this buzz-worthy annual event:

How do I get tickets for Point to Point?  

Tailgate parking spaces and event wristbands are on sale now.  

Tailgate parking spaces start at $300, and tailgate parking tents start at $750; both include four adult guest wristbands.  

Extra tailgate wristbands are available for purchase: $60 guest; $30 under 21; children under 10 free, wristband required.  

The best riders and horses on the National Steeplechase Association race circuit participate in high stakes racing at the 45th annual Point-to-Point in Winterthur in Wilmington on Sunday, May 7, 2023.

Winterthur member wristbands are $60. Guest parking is free for wristband holders.  

Folks can shorten their walk by buying closer parking. Premium North Parking is $25 per car; Premium South Parking is $50 per car (limited quantities). 

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What's Point to Point?  

Extravagant hats are a staple at Winterthur's annual Point-to-Point.

What started as a small group of horse riders and picnickers on May 6, 1979, has evolved into a popular cultural event that’s famous for high-stakes racing, guests wearing extravagant fashion, tailgating and lots of fun activities.  

Point-to-Point is Winterthur's largest single-day fundraising event. Proceeds from this year's event support environmental and landscape stewardship initiatives. 

Examples include Winterthur’s Natural Lands program managing woodland, meadow and wetland habitats throughout its estate, according to press materials.   

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When is Point to Point? 

Point-to-Point will be held at Winterthur (5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur) from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 5. For tickets and more info, visit winterthur.org or (302) 888-4600. 

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