# Event Details

- **Event Name**: "The Sport of Kings And Queens: 100 Years of Horse Racing History in Tampa"
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am – Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am
- **Event Description**: "The Sport of Kings And Queens: 100 Years of Horse Racing History in Tampa"

Nancy Turner & Charlie Miranda


Speaker Description of The Discussion:

Tampa Bay Downs turns 100 with an exhibit at the Tampa Bay History Center, a book entitled The First 100 Years of Tampa Bay Downs, the Santa Anita of the South, the Saratoga of the Swamplands, the Best Little Track in the US, The Oldsmar Oval and multiple celebrations throughout the year. Horse racing began in Tampa 200 years ago (March 15, 1826) with a race at Fort Brooke. Then Henry Plant built a half-mile track on the grounds of the Tampa Bay Hotel and Ransom Eli Olds, inventor of the Oldsmobile, developed Oldsmar, nearly 38,000 acres at the "Top of the Bay" and he built a racetrack to entertain his community and the people of Tampa. 


For more information about the speaker, click here:
https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/exhibit/the-sport-of-kings-and-queens/

Tickets can be purchased here:
https://www.mytbtickets.com/events/caf-con-tampa-3-13-2026
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tampa/the-sport-of-kings-and-queens-100-years-of-horse-racing-history-in-tampa/200029802867227
- **Event Categories**: sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Tampa
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Portico
- **lat**: 27.952832417274
- **long**: -82.458808181818
- **full address**: The Portico, Portico Cafe, 1001 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is "The Sport of Kings And Queens: 100 Years of Horse Racing History in Tampa" being held?
  - **A:** "The Sport of Kings And Queens: 100 Years of Horse Racing History in Tampa" takes place on Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am to Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am at The Portico, Portico Cafe, 1001 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing "The Sport of Kings And Queens: 100 Years of Horse Racing History in Tampa"?
  - **A:** "The Sport of Kings And Queens: 100 Years of Horse Racing History in Tampa" is organized by Café con Tampa.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** "The Sport of Kings And Queens: 100 Years of Horse Racing History in Tampa" is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tampa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If "The Sport of Kings And Queens: 100 Years of Horse Racing History in Tampa" sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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