August at Gulfstream Park: Wagering Tournament, National Rum Day & Taste of Havana

Bet & Brunch Wagering Tournament at Ten Palms 

Saturday, August 8th

Put your handicapping skills to the test at Gulfstream Park’s Bet & Brunch Wagering Tournament on Saturday, August 8, at Ten Palms. The tournament takes place from 11:20 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a $100 buy-in that includes the acclaimed Ten Palms buffet and tournament entry. Participants will compete by placing $4 Win/Place wagers across five designated Gulfstream Park races for the chance to win the tournament prize pool.

The first-place winner will also receive two VIP tickets to Taste at the Track on Saturday, August 29, while second through fifth place will each earn complimentary entry into the next on-track wagering tournament. Participants must be 18 years of age or older. Guests who prefer not to compete are welcome to take part in the Ten Palms buffet separately and enjoy the day’s live racing.

For more information or to reserve your spot, visit https://www.gulfstreampark.com/event/entertainment/bet-and-brunch/

 

National Rum Day 

Sunday, August 16th

Celebrate National Rum Day at Gulfstream Park with a classic Cuban Old Fashioned featuring Havana Club Añejo Rum, turbinado sugar, bitters, orange, and cherry. This timeless cocktail will be available for $12 in honor of the occasion.

Cuban Old Fashioned – $12

Havana Club Añejo, Turbinado, Bitters, Orange, Cherry

 

Taste at the Track: Taste of Havana 

Saturday, August 29th

Join Gulfstream Park for Taste at the Track: Taste of Havana on Saturday, August 23, an immersive afternoon celebrating the vibrant flavors, rhythms, and spirit of Cuba. This premium unlimited tasting event merges the excitement of live Thoroughbred horse racing with an unforgettable Cuban-inspired culinary and cocktail experience, all while enjoying breathtaking views of the legendary Gulfstream Park racetrack.

Hosted in The Flamingo Room, located on the third floor of Gulfstream Park and offering one of the best vantage points of the racetrack, guests will enjoy an afternoon of traditional and contemporary Cuban cuisine prepared by Gulfstream Park’s culinary team, alongside unlimited mojitos, daiquiris, and other Cuban-inspired cocktails.

GA Ticket: $60 – 1 PM – 4 PM

VIP Ticket: $85 – 12 PM – 4 PM (Enjoy a bonus hour of food and tastings, plus priority seating)

 

Must be 21+ to attend; taxes and fees not included.

 

Taste at the Track Information and Tickets: https://www.gulfstreampark.com/event/entertainment/taste-at-the-track-taste-of-havana-2026/

 

SAMPLING OF COCKTAIL TASTING MENU

Santa Teresa Rum – Café con Teresa (Espresso Martini)

Papa’s Pilar – Hemingway Daiquiri

Diplomatico – Classic Daiquiri

Bacardi Superior – Mango Mojito

Havana Club – Cuba Libre

Bacardi Ocho – Old Cuban

Planterary Rum – Nacional

Captain Morgan – Veradero (Spiced Palmer)

Ron Zacapa – Cuban Old Fashioned

Blue Chair Bay Rum – Cienfuegos

Malibu Rum – Coco Misto

Gulfstream Park is located at 901 S Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009

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For more information about Gulfstream Park & The Village at Gulfstream Park, please visit www.gulfstreampark.com

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