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2008 Atlanta Steeplechase official painting by Ginger Lowry

Atlanta Steeplechase 2008

Put on your seersucker and don your hats for the ultimate dog and pony show!

Thanks to all the hard-working volunteers who came out in support of the College at the 43rd Annual Atlanta Steeplechase at Kingston Downs, Ga., on April 12, 2008! It was a gorgeous Spring day and a rousing success!

Photos

To view some photos from the 2008 Steeplechase, visit our Kodak Gallery album. The site will ask you to log in to view the photos - this is normal! If you don't already have an account, you get 20 free 4 x 6 prints just for joining.

Proceeds from the event will go toward building a much-needed new hospital for animals at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine.

About the Event

The Atlanta Steeplechase, now referred to as The Best Lawn Party in Georgia, is the region’s premier spring social event. Held annually at Kingston Downs race course along the banks of the beautiful Etowah River, it combines the best in cosmopolitan lifestyle, Southern hospitality and family entertainment with the exhilarating Sport of Kings.

On the second Saturday each April, the countryside comes alive with colorful jockey silks, powerful thoroughbreds, sumptuous hospitality parties, terrier races, hat contests, and carefree spectators enjoying an unforgettable day of horse racing and fun.

The Atlanta Steeplechase benefits two revered Georgia icons, Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation and the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. Join the celebration that started in 1966 with fewer than 100 Guarantors enjoying the first Tent Party while picnickers and tailgaters established a custom of gourmet food as part of Atlanta’s unique ‘Chase day.

Today, the 435 acre Kingston Downs hosts fun-loving spectators – whether at lavish private corporate parties “on the hill” or up close to the action in the general admission infield – for a great day of springtime racing. And, whether you have been a devoted spectator since the beginning, or you are new to the Steeplechase tradition, come experience the rite of spring that celebrates championship racing with food, fashion, fun and friendship.

2007 Photos

One race during the 2007 steeplechase
A day at the races is always a good time!

steeplechase volunteers volunteers in red shirts
UGA Volunteers get a snappy red Steeplechase Volunteer shirt showing off their special status.

Two volunteers in their fancy Steeplechase garb

Or you can dress up in your Steeplechase finery and wear a Steeplechase Volunteer button for the day!

Links

Visit the Atlanta Steeplechase Web site: www.atlantasteeplechase.org

Join your fellow alumni and the UGA Alumni Association at the Steeplechase, as an attendee or a volunteer!

Contact Us

Kathy Bangle or Teressa King
Office of Development
College of Veterinary Medicine
The University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-7371
Phone: 706.542.1807
E-mail: gifts@vet.uga.edu

This page last updated April 21, 2008.