Author: Kaylee Fagan
“Room[s] in hotel are superb, entire staff that we encountered went above and beyond. Gaming was amazing as was the food. Thank you Rose!!”
– Barbara H
FREE SHOW!
Friday, May 30 | 9PM
Whether igniting a crowd as a DJ, firing up the vocals as a karaoke host, or stumping the audience as a trivia quizmaster, B² has done it all. His DJ style is all about inclusion and playing to the whims and requests of the audience. “I am nothing if not a man of the people!” is something you can hear at almost every one of his shows (along with the ringle-jingle of his very own professional grade tambourine, which he purchased after breaking several others!)
Must be 21 or older.
TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS | 8PM-12AM
Be the star of the show during karaoke night every Tuesday & Wednesday in The Playbook Sports Bar + Grill!
DJ Shellray “The Stinger” – The Maestro of Melody & Mayhem!
When the lights go down and the mic heats up, The Stinger takes center stage to transform any night into an unforgettable musical extravaganza. With a knack for spinning tracks and orchestrating fun, Shellray creates an electric atmosphere where everyone’s inner rock star shines!
DJ Dakota Danger!
A young cat of splashy demeanor out to solve the mysteries of musicalities, and present his findings to the world around him. A studious expert in playlistology and of the arcane principles governing what drives humanity to get down to some good music!
Must be 21 or older to attend.
FREE SHOW!
Saturday, May 31 | 9PM
The Powerful Quiet Fire Soul Show! One of the DMV’s most popular show bands! With over thirty five years of Entertainment and music for all occasions, from R&B, Motown, Blues, Jazz and a variety of Classic hits! Quiet Fire has shared the stage with the Commodores, KC and The Sunshine Band, Kool and the Gang, Flavor Flav, Blood Sweat and Tears and many more! Ain’t No Party Like A Quiet Fire Party!!
Must be 21 or older.
FREE SHOW!
Saturday, May 10 | 9PM
When the lights go down and the mic heats up, The Stinger takes center stage to transform any night into an unforgettable musical extravaganza. With a knack for spinning tracks and orchestrating fun, Shellray creates an electric atmosphere where everyone’s inner rock star shines!
Must be 21 or older.
FREE SHOW!
Friday, May 16 | 9PM
DJ Jake Chaos is an Army Vet ready to light up the Northern VA scene with his beats! No crowd’s too tough and no venue’s too big—let’s bring the energy and have a blast together!
Must be 21 or older.
~ $460 million destination gaming resort from Churchill Downs Incorporated will offer 1,650 gaming terminals, create hundreds of jobs, generate millions in tax revenue ~
DUMFRIES, Va. (November 7, 2024)—Northern Virginia’s premier gaming destination—The Rose Gaming Resort in Dumfries, Virginia—officially opened its doors today with a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony featuring state and local leaders, senior leadership from Churchill Downs Incorporated, and excited guests and players from across the region.
“Churchill Downs Incorporated is thrilled to deliver a destination resort that will be a major economic contributor to the Town of Dumfries and Northern Virginia,” said Bill Carstanjen, CEO of CDI. “Along with our local hiring commitments and strong family-supporting wages, we are committed to continued investment in Prince William County as we are proud to do for all of the communities in which we operate in Virginia.”
Churchill Downs Incorporated invested $460 million in the destination gaming resort which is expected to create 500 jobs and generate $35.5 million in annual tax revenue.
“From a landfill to a landmark, The Rose marks a new era in Dumfries’ 275-year story,” said Mayor Derrick R. Wood, Mayor of the Town of Dumfries. “This project is transforming our town with 500 new jobs, millions in tax revenue to strengthen public services, and critical investments in our infrastructure. But perhaps most exciting is the vision of The Rose as a vibrant destination resort complete with a sprawling park and lush greenspace on land that was once a landfill. This is just the beginning. We look forward to welcoming visitors from near and far to experience The Rose Gaming Resort, giving people not just a reason to pass through Dumfries, but a reason to make us their drive-to destination.”
Located just off I-95 in the Town of Dumfries, The Rose Gaming Resort will feature:
- 175,000+ SF Gaming Facility with 1,650 historical horse racing terminals
- A new 7-acre public park featuring a playground, dog park, and playing fields as part of 62 total acres of greenspace on site
- Eight bars and restaurants including 1609 Steakhouse, The Playbook Sports Bar and Grill, and the Market Street Foodhall
- More than 100 Hotel Rooms • 2,500+ parking spaces
- Meeting and Event Space • Entertainment and Convention Center
“The opening of The Rose is the culmination of many years of hard work at the local and state levels, with the public and private sectors working together to create the beautiful, world-class facility here in the Town of Dumfries and Prince William County,” said Del. Luke Torian, 24th District Delegate in the Virginia House of Delegates. “
The Rose will bring hundreds of new jobs and millions in new tax revenue that will be invested back into our schools, parks, and programs, which make this community such a special place to live.” The Rose will also contribute to the revival of Virginia’s thoroughbred horse racing and equine industry. The opening of The Rose will add sixteen days of live racing to Colonial Downs’ 2025 live racing season, fund purses to attract worldclass racing talent, and support jobs around the Commonwealth.
“The opening of The Rose marks an exciting step forward for Virginia’s long, proud tradition of live thoroughbred racing,” said Secretary Matthew J. Lohr, Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry. “In addition to significant job creation and tax revenue generated on-site, The Rose will lead directly to 16 additional days of live racing at Colonial Downs, fund purses to solidify Virginia as a premier destination for thoroughbred racing, and create economic opportunities around the state in Virginia’s $2 billion equine industry. I join Churchill Downs Incorporated, the Town of Dumfries, and race fans around Virginia in celebrating this exciting day.” The Rose is committed to being a good neighbor and supporting its home community.
The Rose has made considerable investments to support the Dumfries and Prince William County communities including more than $2.4 million in monetary, in-kind, and pledged contributions to the town and local nonprofits, as well as adopted strong wage and local hiring commitments.
“When guests come to The Rose they will find great food and entertainment, exciting games, and smiling faces ready to welcome them to Northern Virginia’s premier gaming destination,” said Bobbi Sample, General Manager of The Rose. “With strong wage and local hiring commitments, a new public park, and millions in local investment and charitable giving, we are committed to being good neighbors and partners. We are proud to call Dumfries our home and to give back to this community that has so warmly embraced us.”
~ Fourth Quarter contributions totaling $26,000 to Childhelp, Kappa Foundation of Fredericksburg, Northern Virginia Food Rescue, Uniting US, Manassas Symphony Orchestra, Pattie Elementary PTCO, Covington Harper Elementary PTO ~
In the fourth quarter of 2024, The Rose Gaming Resort in Dumfries contributed a total of $26,000 through its Rosie’s Gives Back program to support trusted community partners serving youth, veterans, food rescue and victims of child abuse.
Recipients of contributions include:
- $7,500 to Childhelp – Support of the Shining Stars Gala to fund the Alice C. Tyler Village near Culpeper, VA, a residential treatment facility, which provides a safe and nurturing environment to severely abused and neglected children.
- $5,000 to Kappa Foundation of Fredericksburg—The mission of KFF is to help the youth of the Greater Fredericksburg area develop a positive sense of self, learn appropriate decision-making skills, and become moral, upstanding members of our larger community.
- $5,000 to Northern Virginia Food Rescue—Northern Virginia Food Rescue leverages technology to support a network of Food Rescue Programs throughout Northern Virginia ensuring food equity, local agriculture to expand healthy food options, educational opportunities to increase community health and advocacy to strengthen our food system.
- $5,000 to Uniting US—Uniting US, a nonprofit that empowers veterans, military, and their families to inspire communities to heal, find wellness and unite through art.
- $2,000 to Manassas Symphony Orchestra – The Manassas Symphony Orchestra is a community-service organization whose mission is to enrich, educate, and entertain its audiences and musicians alike with the highest quality concerts and enhance traditional performances with innovative programming.
- $1,000 to Pattie Elementary PTCO – A volunteer run organization that supports the school’s mission of Passion, Positivity, Pride, and Performance.
- $500 to Covington Harper PTO – A volunteer run organization to support the school’s vision to build relationships with each student and family in our diverse community in an effort to help students achieve excellence.
“Our team at the Rose is proud to support multiple organizations this quarter that support children in our community,” said Bobbi Sample, General Manager of The Rose Gaming Resort and Rosie’s Dumfries. “Our donations this quarter are for organizations that support children in a number of ways including food security, through the arts, through their schools, leadership development and therapeutic programs.”
Community nonprofit organizations can request financial, volunteer, in-kind, or other support through the Rosie’s Gives Back program by submitting an online request form.
The Rose and Rosie’s Gaming Emporiums around the state contribute to local organizations and causes through the “Rosie’s Gives Back” program which has made more than $5 million in direct donations and in-kind contributions, and donated thousands of hours of volunteer service. The program supports a range of nonprofits and causes around Virginia including groups providing services in education, workforce development, and support for veterans and law enforcement. The goal of the Rosie’s Gives Back program is to meaningfully improve the quality of life in the communities where team members live and work. The company also partners with statewide programs for the broadest impact possible.
About Colonial Downs Racetrack and Rosie’s Gaming Emporium
Colonial Downs Racetrack (“Colonial Downs”) and Rosie’s Gaming Emporiums (“Rosie’s”) employ over 1,500 team members in the Commonwealth of Virginia, paying over $30 million in annual salaries, wages and benefits. The Rose Gaming Resort in Dumfries as well as Rosie’s in Dumfries, Emporia, Hampton, New Kent, Richmond and Vinton offer innovative Historical Racing Machines (HRMs) and full card simulcasting. Rosie’s Game Room in Collinsville features a limited selection of some of the best HRM titles. Colonial Downs in New Kent hosts live Thoroughbred racing on two nationally-renowned surfaces – the Secretariat Turf Course, the widest turf course in North America and a 11/4-mile dirt track. www.rosiesgaming.com.
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