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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
New Report Highlights Economic Impact of Belmont Stakes Racing Festival on Saratoga County
A newly released economic impact analysis shows that hosting the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival transformed June into one of Saratoga County's strongest tourism months during its three-year run at Saratoga Race Course, generating record hotel revenues, increased visitor spending and historically strong sales tax collections while extending the region's economic momentum ahead of the traditional summer racing season.
Lauren Halligan
