Beyoncé Brings Her Southern Roots to Inaugural California Crown, Rocks Massive Wide Brim Hat & Plaid Set

This ain’t Texas, but the inaugural California Crown got Beyoncé to channel her hometown roots on Saturday (Sept. 28).

In a series of photos from the event, the Houston native is seen rocking a grey plaid Retrofête skirt set, complete with a blazer and trench coat straight off the Fall 2024 runway. She paired the look with black tights and heels, along with a large wide brim hat.

See Beyoncé’s equestrian chic look here.

While Bey didn’t take the stage at the elite horse racing event in Santa Anita, her “SPAGHETTII” collaborator, Shaboozey, did. The rising star performed his Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper, “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” which was fitting given that the event’s signature cocktails featured Dos Hombres Mezcal, SirDavis American Whisky and Armand de Brignac Champagne.

Gryffin, Elan Bia, Lil Yachty, Frank Walker and Zack Bia also performed at the California Crown, which featured horse Subsanador as the winner. Per a release, more than $23.5 million was wagered on the ten race card.

In addition to Beyoncé, other major celebrities in attendance at the event included Jay-Z, Cher, Sharon Stone, Kathy Griffin, Mario Lopez, Jesse Metcalf, Corey Gamble and many more. The event was inspired by old Hollywood glamour and included experiences curated by Delilah, Funke by Chef Evan Funke and Wally’s. Additionally, Chrome Hearts partnered with 1/ST as the Official Trophy Purveyor to create the California Crown championship trophy.