Grand River Raceway is welcoming the Leg of the Ontario Women’s Driver Championships (OWDC) to the track.
This will be an exciting night at the races, so come cheer them on!
Expect the same family fun and excitement, with Food Truck Fridays too! That’s why they say, “Expect an Experience!”
There is nothing like the sound of horse hooves, jockeying for position on the harness racing track, vying for the win.
And there is no better view of a racetrack to take it all in than Grand River Raceway.
Catch live horse racing every Monday, Wednesday and Friday night beginning June 3 to September 26.
Every night is free for all. Kids can participate in the Neighbourhood Group Scavenger hunt with great prizes to be won.
Get to the rail and cheer! Win, Place or Show – it’s exciting!
But be sure to come back again, because this summer, there is even more to look forward too:
Food Truck Fridays – Beginning June 24, every Friday night at the races will be Food Truck Fridays! Come check out the local favourite Food Trucks that pull up and bring a variety of foods choices to keep it interesting! \
Music and racing? You bet! Entertainment every Thursday night starts June 24, with live performances on the The GrandWay Patio. Summer nights sound great here.
Locals love harness racing and we hope you will too.
Come catch the action at this year’s newest series of races – Centre Wellington Derby Nights!
A trio of Friday race nights at Grand River Raceway will celebrate our unique community, featuring a race named exclusively for Township of Centre Wellington residents and offering $1,000 in cash prizes.
Plus for everyone:
• BBQ specials ($2 hamburgers & hotdogs, $1 pop)
• Drive a racehorse with the Hands On Horses Program (30 spots)
• 10 races including Racing Under Saddle with RUS Ontario
• Kids’ activities and barn tour in The NEIGHbourhood
Admission and parking are always free.
N0B vs. N1M in the Centre Wellington Derby:
This summer, the residents of Centre Wellington will head to the track, bearing their postal codes with pride as they compete for $3,000 in prizes and bragging rights as the champions of Centre Wellington Derby NightsPresent your proof of residence at the Registration Table between 5:30 – 7:30.
The track will host a trio of these events: June 29, July 27 and August 31. The feature race of each evening will be designated as the Centre Wellington Derby and the eight horses in the race will be randomly assigned to a postal code (N1M or N0B). The Centre Wellingtonians representing each postal code are registered for a draw following the race where 10 residents representing the winning horse will share a $1,000 cash prize.
*Must be 18+. Proof of residency includes photo ID with postal code listed, or photo ID accompanied by addressed letter showing postal code.
Centre Wellington Derby Nights at Grand River Raceway are presented by the Grand River Agricultural Society.
Don’t miss the marquee event of Grand River Raceway‘s race season:
Industry Day 2018
The annual event is a celebration of racing, highlighted by two major races – The Battle of Waterloo is the signature race, featuring Ontario-sired two-year-old pacing colts, and the Battle of the Belles is Grand River Raceway’s companion race, contested by Ontario-sired two-year-old pacing fillies.
Another exciting race is the Ontario Sires Stakes event for three-year-old filly pacers in the Grassroots Series.
But there’s more to the day, so bring the family along for an afternoon at the races:
Come out and enjoy a beautiful day at the prettiest track in Ontario and take in the sights and sounds. Expect an experience!
There is something about the sound of horse’s hooves thundering passed the rail, going at breakneck speed along the track, so gallant and strong, making the final turn running for position, with the yips from the drivers leaning back long in their sulkies, steering them into position.
And all the while the animated commentary of the sportscaster keeps pace with the action, broadcasting from the speakers, his excitement booming out over the crowd so everyone is in the know for their win, place or show. Then there is the cheering, the energy of the crowd, the pure anticipation of the first horse to cross that post line. This is racing! Alive and in the moment.
And there is no better place to experience it than Elora’s Grand River Raceway.
We’ve never missed an Industry Day in Elora for good reason. It’s truly a summer highlight and one of the most fitting ways to cross the finish line of the August long weekend in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. We’ve been there in the rain and we’ve basked in the summer sun, but we’ve never left early, because there is something special about this day that can only be appreciated by being there.
First off, It goes without saying that the signature races – Battle of Waterloo and Battle of the Belles – are incredible races and a true testament to the work, dedication and skill behind the standardbred racing industry. If you like horse-racing at all, or even if you’re new to the sport you’ll love the pomp and pageantry of these races. But the competition? Well, we’re placing bets two seriously close races this year and some records being set! There are some racing legends and family legacies we can’t wait to see compete.
But you don’t have to love horse racing to go – we just happen to believe you will once you experience it. So, here are a few reasons why Industry Day at Grand River Raceway is awesome:
We’re betting you’ll have the best time, with 11 races on the card and the heart-pounding excitement of the Battle of Waterloo and the Battle of the Belles, the two signature races of the day, plus so much more. And don’t worry if you don’t much about harness-racing. The staff at Grand River Raceway make it easy and fun and there are no silly questions.
The fun begins August 6 at noon, with Post Time for Race 1 set for 12:30pm.
We’re betting you’ll have as much fun as we do at our favourite summer tradition – #IndustryDay28!
Locals love harness racing and we hope you will too.
Come catch the action at this year’s newest series of races – Centre Wellington Derby Nights!
A trio of Friday race nights at Grand River Raceway will celebrate our unique community, featuring a race named exclusively for Township of Centre Wellington residents and offering $1,000 in cash prizes.
Plus for everyone:
• BBQ specials ($2 hamburgers & hotdogs, $1 pop)
• Drive a racehorse with the Hands On Horses Program (30 spots)
• 10 races including Racing Under Saddle with RUS Ontario
• Kids’ activities and barn tour in The NEIGHbourhood
Admission and parking are always free.
N0B vs. N1M in the Centre Wellington Derby:
This summer, the residents of Centre Wellington will head to the track, bearing their postal codes with pride as they compete for $3,000 in prizes and bragging rights as the champions of Centre Wellington Derby NightsPresent your proof of residence at the Registration Table between 5:30 – 7:30.
The track will host a trio of these events: June 29, July 27 and August 31. The feature race of each evening will be designated as the Centre Wellington Derby and the eight horses in the race will be randomly assigned to a postal code (N1M or N0B). The Centre Wellingtonians representing each postal code are registered for a draw following the race where 10 residents representing the winning horse will share a $1,000 cash prize.
*Must be 18+. Proof of residency includes photo ID with postal code listed, or photo ID accompanied by addressed letter showing postal code.
Centre Wellington Derby Nights at Grand River Raceway are presented by the Grand River Agricultural Society.
Locals love harness racing and we hope you will too.
Come catch the action at this year’s newest series of races – Centre Wellington Derby Nights!
A trio of Friday race nights at Grand River Raceway will celebrate our unique community, featuring a race named exclusively for Township of Centre Wellington residents and offering $1,000 in cash prizes.
Plus for everyone:
• BBQ specials ($2 hamburgers & hotdogs, $1 pop)
• Drive a racehorse with the Hands On Horses Program (30 spots)
• 10 races including Racing Under Saddle with RUS Ontario
• Kids’ activities and barn tour in The NEIGHbourhood
Admission and parking are always free.
N0B vs. N1M in the Centre Wellington Derby:
This summer, the residents of Centre Wellington will head to the track, bearing their postal codes with pride as they compete for $3,000 in prizes and bragging rights as the champions of Centre Wellington Derby NightsPresent your proof of residence at the Registration Table between 5:30 – 7:30.
The track will host a trio of these events: June 29, July 27 and August 31. The feature race of each evening will be designated as the Centre Wellington Derby and the eight horses in the race will be randomly assigned to a postal code (N1M or N0B). The Centre Wellingtonians representing each postal code are registered for a draw following the race where 10 residents representing the winning horse will share a $1,000 cash prize.
*Must be 18+. Proof of residency includes photo ID with postal code listed, or photo ID accompanied by addressed letter showing postal code.
Centre Wellington Derby Nights at Grand River Raceway are presented by the Grand River Agricultural Society.
Expect an experience when the live harness racing season returns to Grand River Raceway – one of the BEST tracks in the province of Ontario on Friday, June 1.
Then plan ahead for live racing on Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights all summer long!
• Mondays at 6:30 p.m. from June 4 – September 24
• Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. from June 6 – September 26
• Fridays at 6:30 p.m. from June 1 – September 7
With a race card of between 10 to 12 races, free admission and free parking and lots of fun on the Tarmac Show, it’s fun for the whole family. And for those over 19th, the OLG Slots are on-site to make for a fun night.
Enjoy the thrills, the sights and the sounds of live harness racing at Grand River Raceway!
