Del Mar Opening Day Hats & Fascinators
Opening Day at Del Mar is one of the biggest hat days in American racing, complete with its famous Opening Day Hats Contest. Our Del Mar hats and fascinators are bold, sculpted, and handmade to order in Louisville, KY.
Statement Fascinators for Opening Day at Del Mar
Del Mar's summer racing season opens each July in Del Mar, California, where the turf meets the surf. Opening Day is a full-on fashion event, and the Opening Day Hats Contest has been running for more than thirty years — so the hats here are bigger, brighter, and more playful than at almost any other track.
Coastal summer colors suit Del Mar perfectly: coral, aqua, turquoise, lemon, white, and hot pink. If you're entering the hats contest, go big with a large hat or saucer and oversized florals; if you just want to look great at the track, a sculpted teardrop or headband keeps you cool in the California sun.
Every Del Mar fascinator is handmade to order in our Louisville studio. Standard production is 7–10 business days, so order in June for a mid-July Opening Day.
Planning your outfit? Read our Del Mar Opening Day Hats Guide guide.
Shop Del Mar Opening Day Hats & Fascinators
Pink Wide Brim Derby Hat with Roses and Ivory Blossoms $220.00
Blush Fascinator Hat with Peonies and Birdcage Veil $165.00
Pink Saucer Fascinator Hat with Ivory Peony and Pinecone Accents $180.00
Mauve Headband Fascinator Hat with Pink Magnolia $140.00
Burgundy Headband Fascinator Hat with White Cosmos $140.00
Dusty Rose Saucer Fascinator Hat with Coral Roses and Feathers $180.00
Yellow Saucer Fascinator Hat with Cream Cosmos $180.00
Black Saucer Fascinator Hat with Cream Rose and Quill $180.00
Ivory Saucer Fascinator Hat with Polka Dot Roses and Veil $180.00
Ivory Saucer Fascinator Hat with Peach Peony and Ruffle $180.00
Lavender Saucer Fascinator Hat with Coral Peony and Ruffle $180.00
Lavender Saucer Fascinator Hat with Cream Magnolia and Ruffle $180.00
Light Blue Saucer Fascinator Hat with Sage Hydrangea $180.00
Blush Saucer Fascinator Hat with Peach Ranunculus $180.00
Black Saucer Fascinator Hat with White Magnolia and Quill $180.00
Blush Saucer Fascinator Hat with White Dahlia $180.00
Pink Saucer Fascinator Hat with Magnolia Blooms $180.00
Red Fascinator Headband with Poppy Flowers $170.00
Navy Fascinator Headband with Sinamay Loops and Veiling $170.00
Pink Pillbox Fascinator Hat with Peony Flowers $165.00
Pink Saucer Derby Hat with Peonies and Netting $180.00
Pink Fascinator Headband with Dahlia and Blossoms $165.00
Yellow Fascinator Headband with Magnolia Bloom $180.00
Green Pillbox Fascinator Hat with Coral Peonies and Feather $165.00
Yellow Pillbox Fascinator Hat with Blush Dahlia $165.00
Pink Fascinator Headband with Peony, Green Leaves, and Netting $190.00
Green Large Derby Hat with Coral Peony and Yellow Feathers $220.00
Coral Saucer Fascinator Hat with Peony and Quill $180.00
Fuchsia Large Derby Hat with Yellow Peony and Quill $220.00
Pink Large Derby Hat with Peony Bouquet and Spiral Quill $220.00
Yellow Pillbox Fascinator Hat with Peony and Netting $165.00
Coral Fascinator Headband with Lily and Black Feathers $140.00
Hot Pink Saucer Fascinator Hat with Yellow Peony and Netting $195.00
Pink Fascinator Headband with Magnolia and Feathers $140.00
Fuchsia Pillbox Fascinator Hat with Carnations and Purple Curls $165.00
Yellow Large Derby Hat with Dahlia Blooms and Quill $220.00
Blush Large Derby Hat with Peony Blooms and Quill $220.00
Yellow Saucer Fascinator Hat with Peony and Netting $180.00
Pink Teardrop Fascinator Hat with Magnolia and Lace $190.00
Taupe Large Derby Hat with Lily and Curls $180.00
Blush Saucer Fascinator Hat with Magnolia and Berry Accents $180.00
Lavender Pillbox Fascinator Hat with Clematis and Curls $165.00
Mauve Pillbox Fascinator Hat with Peony and Curls $165.00
Blush Pillbox Fascinator Hat with Rose and Burgundy Netting $165.00
Red Teardrop Fascinator Hat with Peony Bloom $170.00
Burgundy Pillbox Fascinator Hat with Dahlia and Orchid $155.00
Ivory Pillbox Fascinator Hat with Peony Duo $165.00
Burgundy Fascinator Headband with Cherry Blossom and Quill $140.00
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Every Milliner's Row piece is handmade to order in our Louisville, Kentucky studio using traditional millinery techniques — sinamay shaped over hat blocks, hand-arranged silk flowers, and hand-curled feathers. Headband fascinators start at $140, pillbox fascinators at $165, teardrop fascinators at $170, saucer fascinators at $180, and large derby hats at $220. Standard production takes 7-10 business days, with rush options available; we recommend ordering at least 3 weeks before your event. Each piece ships nationwide from Louisville, KY.
Del Mar Opening Day Hats FAQ
What do you wear to Opening Day at Del Mar?
Opening Day at Del Mar is dressy and fun: sundresses, bright colors, linen suits, and — above all — hats. Most women wear a statement fascinator or a large hat, and many enter the Opening Day Hats Contest.
When is Opening Day at Del Mar?
Del Mar's summer meet opens in mid-July each year. Check Del Mar's racing calendar for the exact date.
What kind of hat wins the Del Mar Hats Contest?
Contest-winning hats tend to be bold, creative, and well made — big silhouettes, strong color, and a clear theme. A custom piece designed around your outfit or a theme is the best way to stand out; book a Style Consultation and we'll design one with you.
Is a fascinator OK for Del Mar Opening Day?
Absolutely. A sculpted fascinator is one of the most popular choices at Del Mar — it's cooler and easier to wear than a wide-brim hat while still looking dramatic.