2026 “Darlene Braden” Race Meet
Pari-Mutuel Horse Racing will be providing fun, excitement and a chance to wager during the Tillamook County Fair. The 2026 Tillamook County Fair is thrilled to offer 33 races over the 4 days of live horse racing action, with eight races daily on Wednesday (8/5), Thursday (8/6), and Friday (8/7), and nine races on Saturday (8/8). Come on down and grab a front row seat for some of the most electrifying moments any sport can offer.
Horsemen will be vying for over $225,000 in purse money thanks to the support from the Oregon Racing Commission, Oregon Thoroughbred Owners & Breeders Association, Oregon Horseman’s Benevolent Protective Association and Oregon Quarter Horse Racing Association, as well as local businesses and families sponsoring 16 feature races.
An excellent field of horses to wager on is expected for this year’s Race Meet and Jockeys will again be competing for bonus money from the Oregon Racing Commission for participating in the Race Meet.
Special appreciation to Chinook Winds Casino and Resort for sponsoring the halter, lead ropes, and blankets for this year’s Race Meet winners & Tillamook County Creamery Association for the 2lb Tillamook Cheese loafs.