Ritz Club July Festival 2008

The Ritz Club July Festival is the highlight of Newmarket’s midsummer racing season at the July Course.

This irresistible three day event combines classic horse racing of the highest quality with a vibrant atmosphere in an enchanting English garden party setting, making it a fantastic social occasion.

Frankie and Champagne

The July course has a rustic charm and character like no other racecourse. Known as the English rose of racing, open air bars, thatched roofs, flourishing flowers and green velvet turf give the July course a unique romantic ambience.

Dates for the 2008 Ritz Club July Festival

Wednesday 9th July - Bond Street Day

Thursday 10th July - Lanson Ladies Day

Friday 11th July - Darley July Cup Day

Festival Fashion

Orange Lady with Champagne

A glamorous fashion theme runs throughout the whole of the Ritz Club July Festival with ‘Best Dressed’ competitions every day. 

Bond Street Day, Wednesday 9th July: Prizes will be awarded for Most Stylish Accessories

Lanson Ladies Day - Thursday 10th July: Prizes will be awarded for Best Dressed Lady including a year's supply of Lanson Champagne.

Darley July Cup Day - Friday 11th July: Prizes will be awarded for Best Dressed Couple

Prizes will be confirmed in advance of the event and details will be posted on the website.

There is no official entry process to the Best Dressed Awards. Judges will wonder around all areas of the racecourse spotting each of the finalists

Whether it is Bond Street Day on Wednesday, Lanson Ladies' Day on Thursday or Darley July Cup on Friday, this fabulous summer event can be enjoyed by everyone.

If the racing doesn’t attract you then guests can enjoy Champagne, Pimms, exquisite food and fine wines in any of the July Course’s restaurants while soaking up the wonderful ambience of this stunning festival.

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