Emerald Downs has several locations and menus to accommodate your needs. Below is some general information to assist you in planning your event. Please contact one of our Sales Representatives to discuss your event in detail: 253.288.7700.
Menus & Pricing
All menu pricing includes standard room set up and clean up, no-host tableside cocktail service, dance floor, table linens and china when the food and beverage minimum is met. Pricing is determined by the menu option of your choice. Sales tax and 18% service charge are not included in pricing.
Menus: Hors d'oeuvres Selections, Buffet Dinners, Breakfast Buffets, Lunch Buffets, Dessert Buffet.
Food and Beverage Minimums
The food and beverage minimum is the minimum dollar amount before tax and service charge that must be spent on food and hosted beverages to secure the room for an evening.
| Capacity | Evening Minimum | Saturday Night Minimum | |
| Emerald Room | 450 | $4000.00 | $5000.00 |
| Rainier Flat | 700 | $2500.00 | $5000.00 |
| Widmer Brothers Club | 200 | $2000.00 | $2500.00 |
| Triple Crown Suites | 100 | $1500.00 | $2000.00 |
| Champions | 150 | $1500.00 | $2000.00 |
| Third Floor | 500 | --- | $2000.00 |
Suggested Schedule of Events:
Saturday or Sunday Evening Events held April through October
Due to live racing, set-up for events scheduled in the Emerald Room, Rainier Restaurant and Turf Club must begin after live racing concludes:
7:00 PM - Decorating may begin after the last live race
8:00 PM - Guest Arrival / Cocktails
8:30 PM - Serving of Dinner
9:00 PM - Dancing
1:00 AM - Approx. Conclusion
Evening Events held from October through April
When Emerald Downs is not live racing, events have flexible hours.
Standard Reception Set-Up
Rectangular tables set for 8 and/or 12
White table linens with your choice of napkin color
Two votive candles on each table to enhance your decor
Free parking if event is held after the races
Services included with room rental:
Registration, gift and guest book tables set-up with linen and skirting
Podium and Microphone
Services Provided at an Additional Cost
Punch service $20.00 per gallon inclusive (5 gallon minimum)
Emerald Downs Snack Mix $20.00 per pound
Fancy mixed nuts $25.00 per pound
Specialty Linens
Audio/visual services
Special room set-up
Deposit and Final Payment
A non-refundable deposit of 20% of the estimated final balance is due at the time of booking. A guaranteed minimum number of attendees is due 10 days prior to your event. The final payment will be due 7 days prior to your event and is based upon the 10-day guarantee. You will be billed for food charges accrued by your final count. A final 3-business day count will be needed by 12 noon for any increase in attendees.
Hosted beverages must be estimated and paid for in advance with adjustment following the event.
