The 2021 Batavia Downs meet is only two months away, and the excitement of getting back to normal racing at the oldest lighted harness track in America can be felt throughout the facility.
“Having a new meet start just on its own is reason enough for optimism. But with COVID numbers dropping to new lows in New York and year-long restrictions now being lifted, everyone at Batavia Downs Gaming and Hotel is very much looking forward to the third week of July,” said Todd Haight, general manager and director of live racing at Batavia Downs. “There is so much going on at the track these days it’s hard to keep up, and being able to welcome all our loyal customers back to the track leaves us with a very high level of anticipation for the season to begin.”
COVID-19 rapid testing to be available at Batavia Downs starting May 3
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Batavia Downs will hold 2021 Rockin the Downs concert series
WKBW staff
and last updated 2021-03-09 23:06:41-05
BATAVIA, N.Y. (WKBW) â Batavia Downs Gaming and Hotel has announced it is bringing back it s summer concert series for 2021.
The fourth Rockinâ the Downs concert series will take place on the racetrack at Batavia Downs starting in June and running into August, according to organizers.
The lineup includes:
July 2: Molly Hatchet
July 16: Tommy James & The Shondells
July 23: Skid Row
August 13: Queensrÿche
Organizers say changes will be put in place this year, to adapt with COVID-19 restrictions.
âPreliminarily weâll be looking having a âPODâ setup, which has been utilized in many other locations. It allows patrons to be with those in their circle and socially distanced from other concert goers, âsaid Henry Wojtaszek, President & CEO of Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel. âIf restrictions are lifted, then we will adapt as ne