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.
Grand River Raceway’s 16th race season kicks off Wednesday, June 5 at 6:30 pm.
Opening night’s race card also includes four Grassroots divisions of the Ontario Sires Stakes for three-year-old trotting colts.
Fun & Frivolity Friday Race Night returns this year with the fan-favourite Drive A Racehorse event included most Friday race nights. Guests of all ages can sign-up the night-of at the Tarmac Booth to experience the thrill of driving a racehorse (accompanied by a professional) on the racetrack.
All Fun & Frivolity Friday Race Nights also include an extended Tarmac Show between the races and The NEIGHbourhood kids’ activity area in the new Homestretch Tent.
Visitors to Grand River Raceway will notice some changes to the facility as Elements Casino undergoes renovations. The Guest Care Counter, as well as betting windows and TV monitors for viewing the races, have been temporarily relocated to the new 3,200 sq. ft. First Turn Tent, located beside the Lighthouse Restaurant. During this time, temporary signage and site maps have been installed to help guests find their way around the facility.
Live harness racing is featured on most Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights from June 5 through September 27. Details about dinner reservations for the $20.99 Race Night Buffet can be found online.
Other special racing events include the fifth annual Ren’s Pets Wiener Dog Races (July 5) and the 29th Industry Day horse racing celebration featuring the Battle Of Waterloo (August 5).
Grand River Raceway’s 10-race program for June 5 will be available here (by June 3) and streaming video will be available starting at 6:00 p.m. Parking and admission are always free.
Photo credit:Grand River Raceway (Dave Landry Photo)
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.
