Baden-Baden Iffezheim Racecourse’s Big Week 2025: Germany’s Premier Racing Festival of Sport and Style
Baden-Baden Iffezheim Racecourse is gearing up to host The Big Week 2025, a week-long celebration of elite German horse racing combined with entertainment, family fun, and style. From August 30th to September 7th, the racecourse will transform into a vibrant hub for racing enthusiasts, fashion aficionados, and families, offering a blend of thrilling competitions, on-track excitement, and off-track attractions. The festival atmosphere promises to captivate visitors of all ages, whether they are seasoned racegoers or attending for the first time.
The festival will showcase top-class German horse racing across six group races, three listed events, and two BBAG auction races. International horses, jockeys, and trainers are expected to compete on five action-packed days, starting with the opening races on Saturday, August 30th, continuing through Sunday, August 31st, then resuming Wednesday, September 3rd, and concluding with the grand finale on Sunday, September 7th. Each day promises thrilling finishes, expert horsemanship, and the kind of electric atmosphere that only a festival of this scale can deliver.
While the racing remains the heart of the event, Baden-Baden Big Week 2025 ensures entertainment extends beyond the track. A free children’s program, featuring Horst Jochim’s mobile play area near the main entrance, offers rides, games, and creative activities like face painting. Young fans can test their riding skills on Miss Iffi, the electric horse, which helps teach balance, posture, and coordination in a safe and engaging environment. Go-karts, Bobby cars, and the Baden Galopp Kiddie Ride add extra excitement, making it a truly family-friendly festival.
For first-time racegoers, guided public tours will start 30–60 minutes before the first race, offering insights into the history of the racecourse, the day’s schedule, and behind-the-scenes details. These tours are designed to enrich visitors’ experiences, making them feel informed and confident as they enjoy the races.
A highlight of the festival is undoubtedly Ladies Day on Saturday, September 6th. The event promises a captivating blend of elegance, competition, and fashion as style-conscious attendees participate in a judged competition led by Sylvie Meis, alongside content creators Clea-Lacy Juhn and Julia Sowden. The racetrack will also feature two high-class mare races, including the prestigious T von Zastrow Mare Prize Group II, and the Amazon race, showcasing the prowess of female jockeys.
The combination of thrilling races, family programs, and fashion-forward festivities ensures that Baden-Baden Big Week 2025 will be remembered not just for the sport, but for the atmosphere it creates. Whether it’s cheering a last-minute winner, watching a child ride Miss Iffi, or spotting a standout ensemble on Ladies Day, visitors will find something to delight every sense.
As racegoers prepare for the action, it’s clear that The Big Week 2025 is more than a horse racing festival—it’s a celebration of sport, style, and community, capturing the imagination of fans young and old alike.
Baden-Baden Big Week 2025 is set to be a landmark in German racing, combining exhilarating races, family fun, and style, making it an unmissable experience for all visitors.
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