Close to the historical city of York in North Yorkshire, York Racecourse’s most famous racing festival is the York Ebor. The Festival runs over four days with the feature race on the final day – The York Ebor, the oldest, most famous race at York and Europe’s richest Flat handicap. 2025 dates are from Wednesday 20th to Saturday 23rd Aug 2025.

Official Dress Codes

The County Stand – Formal dress code of collared shirt, jacket and tie. Short sleeved shirts, bow ties, cravats and dress shorts are also acceptable within the dress code. We say: Most gentlemen go all the sartorial way wearing a suit and tie. 

The Grandstand and Paddock –No formal dress code and feel free to dress as you wish and feel comfortable. However, taking the lead from the County Stand dress code, many racegoers in this enclosure do like to use a day at the races as an excuse to get suited up. Fancy dress (within bounds of decency) is not unusual but please ensure it is family friendly.

The Clocktower –This is a relaxed area in which to enjoy picnics with family and friends whilst watching the racing. It is their most relaxed enclosure and they suggest comfortable, practical, weather appropriate clothing and footwear, as the area is outside and therefore exposed to the elements.

During the four day festival there are prizes to be won at the Grantley Hall Ebor Fashion Lawn: Most Stylish, Most Stylish Runner Up, Most Stylish Couple and Best Dressed Child, On all four days, stand-side racegoers will be able to watch and participate in the Grantley Hall Ebor Fashion Lawn by simply registering before 2.30pm. 
All prices are correct at time of publishing

Most Stylish and Most Stylish Runner Up

 A linen suit is not just for the Glorious Goodwood Festival and Panama hats are not uncommon here. Hopefully the month of August will be sunny and warm and a linen suit would be ideal. Yorkshire menswear brand Joseph Turner Linen Suit Jacket is traditionally tailored from pure linen woven in Italy by Tessuti di Sondrio. Available in navy or stone. Was £299.00 now £199.00 With matching Linen Suit Trousers Were £174.00 now £116.00 Go classic and stay with the navy colour but add a stripe to brighten it up with their pure cotton Navy Bengal Stripe Shirt Was £112.00 now £74.00 The double cuffs gives the wearer an opportunity to wear their Yorkshire Rose Cufflinks Were £39.00 now £26.00 And why not add more white roses with their Yorkshire Roses on Purple Woven Silk Tie Was £49.00 now £29.00. A suede loafer will complement the relaxed style of the linen suit such as Penny Loafer in brown suede. £179.00. Add those dapper touches such as their cream Panama Hat , hand-woven in Ecuador (the home of the Panama hat) in a bleached straw with a black ribbon. Was £99.00 now £66.00, Square sunglasses by GUESS Jeans® in a black frame with blue lenses £70.00, a silk pocket square in cream and navy such as Geoff Stocker’s SPINNAKER giving a subtle flash of flair £45.00 and another rose just for that Yorkshire luck with Tateossian Rose Flower Pin in Palladium Plated £120.00

If you prefer not to wear a suit, then opt for a stand out summer jacket such as Brook Taverner’s  Neeson Rose Windowpane Check jacket in a blend of 39% linen 31% polyester, 30% Wool. Was £149.00 now £134.10. Pair with their Caine Navy Linen Cotton Trousers in 52% linen, 48% cotton. Were £69.00 now £62.10 These trousers require a smart leather Brown Belt Was £49.95 now £44.96 The jacket is the star of this outfit so style with a crisp white shirt such as Single Cuff White Poplin Cotton Shirt Was £49.95 now £44.96 and a plain Pink Twill Silk Tie  Was £19.95 now £17.96 Step out in a pair of their Brown Suede Tassel Loafer Were £99.00 now £89.10. To have a chance of the most stylish, don’t forget those little touches such as 8-piece Linen Gatsby Bakerboy Newsboy Cap by Cotswold Country Hats. £24.99 In 100% linen, fully lined and also available in stone; SIDEWINDER silk pocket square by Geoff Stocker for a pop of bright colour £45.00, and GUESS® Round sunglasses in shiny pale gold with blue lenses. £110.00. Show your love of nature with Deakin & Francis  Sterling Silver Embroidered Light And Dark Purple Bug Lapel Pin This intricate ladybug design have been hand-stitched for them by London’s premier embroidery house and is one beautiful bug you won’t mind staying on your jacket! £150.00

Most Stylish Couple

Whether you enter with just one of your mates or with your partner, for the most stylish couple, both your outfits should complement each other, however the whole outfits do not have to be completely matchy-matchy. 

It’s summer, so opt for a light coloured suit such as Brook Taverner’s Hardy Green Textured Occasion Suit Was £149.00 Now £134.10 Wear with Hardy Green Textured Waistcoat for that extra sartorial look. A subtle way to complement each other would be for the gentleman to wear a tie or a shirt the same colour as the ladies dress. Here we have styled the green suit with a pink stripe Formal Shirt Was £49.95 now £44.96 but have kept his tie as a Mint green Polkadot Silk Tie Was £19.95 now £17.96 An elegant loafer will complete the outfit such as Loake Lynch Penny Loafers in Scotch patina leather £199.00. Add a splash of grenadine and lime with Geoff Stocker’s SAXON HOARD pocket square £45.00, and a glistening dark green beaded Mosaic Bracelet by Tateossian £189.00 Look cool in GUESS® Round sunglasses in tortoiseshell with brown polarised lenses and silver metal Were £135.00 now £94.50

Pretty in pink is DIANA 1 SHOULDER RUCHE MIDI DRESS by 8thsign in soft pink with flecks of gold £130.00, Kat Maconie’s vintage inspired Amaya Pumps with its hour glass shaped mid heel and soft pink applique flowers £344.35, GUESS® Petra earrings £100.00 and vintage style Cat eye sunglasses by GUESS Jeans® £70.00. To complement the man’s suit, green is introduced with   GUESS® Amys Mini Handbag £115.00 and Jenny Roberts Millinery’s Pink Silk Halo Headband with Green Crin Looped Detail which can be hired for £94.00 which covers the hire for one week. This halo headband has been blocked using a rich fuchsia pink coloured silk and loops of green and pink intertwining crin have been used to adorn the design. 

Best Dressed Child

For the little dapper gent, Marks & Spencer’s Mini Me Suit Jacket (£38.00) ranges from age 6-16years and is available in a summery steel blue with matching Mini Me Suit Trousers £20.00. Also available in indigo blue. Pair with Cotton Rich Short Sleeve Shirt by JACK & JONES JUNIOR | M&S in light blue or white £22.00 and  Kids’ Spotted Tie & Pocket Square £7.00 Team with Kids’ Leather Brogues in tan £36.00 and colourful pair of 5pk Cotton Rich Striped Socks £7.00 with a choice of tan, yellow, blue and orange. Add those stylish touches with Kids’ Sporty Wraparound Sunglasses in black with blue lenses £6.00 and  Kids’ Trilby Hat £11.00 

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