August 2017
Industry Day at Grand River Raceway
27th annual Industry Day The 27th annual Industry Day is Grand River Raceway’s marquee event of the race season. Be a part of one of the most celebrated events in Canadian harness racing. Industry Day is staged annually during a special afternoon race card on each Civic Holiday Monday (the first Monday in August). More than 5000 people flock to the Elora raceway grounds for the two signature races; The Battle of Waterloo and the Battle of the Belles, competing for combined purses totalling…
Find out more »May 2018
Elora Lions Club presents Spring Fireworks Night
When the Elora Lions Club host a fundraiser, they go all out! And our community is all in. Everyone loves a good fireworks display and this one never disappoints. Lighting up the night sky is just one part of the fun for the annual spring fundraiser Live music. Food trucks. Giant bouncy castles for the kids. And more! Hosted at the Grand River Raceway, the perfect, accessible venue for fun, all proceeds from this Fireworks night go to support the…
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Grand River Raceway Open House
It's not every day you get to drive a real racehorse, so here is your chance! Come to Grand River Raceway for their annual Open House on Sunday, May 27 and get a behind the scenes look at horse racing in a fun, interactive way. Free and open to all ages, drop in any time between 11am and 2pm. A full tour of the Open House’s six main stations will last approximately one hour. The itinerary includes the unique opportunity…
Find out more »June 2018
Live racing opens at Grand River Raceway
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…
Find out more »Centre Wellington Derby Nights
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…
Find out more »July 2018
Weiner Dog Races at Grand River Raceway
In the 4th annual Ren’s Pets Depot Wiener Dog Races - EVERYBODY IS A WEINER! Grand River Raceway opens the field for these short-legged, long-bodied dashing dachshunds. You have to see it to believe it. Yes - seriously. It's perhaps the most adorable race you will ever attend. But don't doubt for a second that this isn't serious business! 4 Wiener Dog Races 30 adorable Wiener Dog contestants Costume Contest for dogs of all sizes & breeds Trophy & prizes for…
Find out more »Centre Wellington Derby Nights
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…
Find out more »August 2018
Industry Day at Grand River Raceway
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…
Find out more »Grand River Truck & Tractor Pull
The Grand River Raceway will host the Grand River Truck and Tractor Pull On Friday, August 24 & Saturday, August 25, 2018. The event promises to be an action-packed evening with over 100 hooks coming down the track! Tickets are available at the gate. ADMISSION: Friday: – Adults: $10 – Kids (12 & under): Free Saturday: – Adults: $20 – Kids (5-12 yrs): $5
Find out more »Grand River Truck and Tractor Pull
The Grand River Raceway will host the Grand River Truck and Tractor Pull On Friday, August 24 & Saturday, August 25, 2018. The event promises to be an action-packed evening with over 100 hooks coming down the track! Tickets are available at the gate. ADMISSION: Friday: – Adults: $10 – Kids (12 & under): Free Saturday: – Adults: $20 – Kids (5-12 yrs): $5
Find out more »Centre Wellington Derby Nights
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…
Find out more »September 2018
The Wizard of OZ: The Munchkin Murder Mystery
Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion for a night of music, munchkins and murder! Set at OZ CON, the annual Wizard of Oz Fan Club Convention, and includes the infamous ‘hanging munchkin’ conspiracy theory.
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The Wizard of OZ: The Munchkin Murder Mystery
SOLD OUT! Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion for a night of music, munchkins and murder! Set at OZ CON, the annual Wizard of Oz Fan Club Convention, and includes the infamous ‘hanging munchkin’ conspiracy theory.
Find out more »2018 National Driving Championship
Grand River Raceway is to host the 2018 National Driving Championship, presented by Standardbred Canada. The top two finishers from Canada’s four Regional Driving Championships compete for the national title and the opportunity to represent Canada at the World Driving Championship in Sweden in 2019. It's a grand finale to an amazing season of live harness racing at the Elora track. We can't wait for next year already! Photo by Dave Landry Photography.
Find out more »The Wizard of OZ: The Munchkin Murder Mystery
Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion for a night of music, munchkins and murder! Set at OZ CON, the annual Wizard of Oz Fan Club Convention, and includes the infamous ‘hanging munchkin’ conspiracy theory.
Find out more »The Wizard of OZ: The Munchkin Murder Mystery
Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion for a night of music, munchkins and murder! Set at OZ CON, the annual Wizard of Oz Fan Club Convention, and includes the infamous ‘hanging munchkin’ conspiracy theory.
Find out more »November 2018
Beach Boys: A Christmas Murder Mystery
The Beach Boys were responsible for some of the sweetest pop confections of the 1960s, and their classic Christmas album is no exception! But with a troubled genius steering the ship, his domineering dad as their meddling manager, and a greedy cousin for a lead singer, this is one family gathering they’ll be lucky to survive. Pass the stuffing. GROUPS: Save $3/ticket when you buy 16 or more tickets for one show. Call us at (519) 846-5455 x247 to book.
Find out more »Beach Boys: A Christmas Murder Mystery
The Beach Boys were responsible for some of the sweetest pop confections of the 1960s, and their classic Christmas album is no exception! But with a troubled genius steering the ship, his domineering dad as their meddling manager, and a greedy cousin for a lead singer, this is one family gathering they’ll be lucky to survive. Pass the stuffing. GROUPS: Save $3/ticket when you buy 16 or more tickets for one show. Call us at (519) 846-5455 x247 to book.
Find out more »Beach Boys: A Christmas Murder Mystery
The Beach Boys were responsible for some of the sweetest pop confections of the 1960s, and their classic Christmas album is no exception! But with a troubled genius steering the ship, his domineering dad as their meddling manager, and a greedy cousin for a lead singer, this is one family gathering they’ll be lucky to survive. Pass the stuffing.
Find out more »Beach Boys: A Christmas Murder Mystery
The Beach Boys were responsible for some of the sweetest pop confections of the 1960s, and their classic Christmas album is no exception! But with a troubled genius steering the ship, his domineering dad as their meddling manager, and a greedy cousin for a lead singer, this is one family gathering they’ll be lucky to survive. Pass the stuffing.
Find out more »April 2019
The Grand Craft & Gift Market
• New show floor in the same great location (now held in the Lighthouse at Grand River Raceway – located beside the main building) • 70+ vendors • Free admission & parking FEATURING: • Free cloth shopping bags & $10 slots voucher for first 50 shoppers (19+) at 11:00am • Win a Gift Basket valued at $200 • Spot prizes of $15 in Show Bucks awarded every 30 minutes • Quick Eats & Mimosas available on the show floor •…
Find out more »May 2019
The Best of Five Years: A Musical Cabaret & Dinner
There’s no murder (or mystery) but this cabaret show and dinner will commemorate the 5th anniversary of our killer Musical Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre productions. Enjoy your favourite songs and performances from past Musical Murder Mystery shows, including hits from Elvis, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, and many more.
Find out more »The Best of Five Years: A Musical Cabaret & Dinner
There’s no murder (or mystery) but this cabaret show and dinner will commemorate the 5th anniversary of our killer Musical Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre productions. Enjoy your favourite songs and performances from past Musical Murder Mystery shows, including hits from Elvis, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, and many more.
Find out more »Elora Lions Spring Fireworks
Elora Lions Annual Spring Fireworks Where? Grand River Raceway. When? Saturday May 25th. Gates open at 6 PM, pre fireworks entertainment by local musician, Kara Shaw. Bouncy Castles for younger set before fireworks. Lions Guide Dog booth. Food from Alma Optimists, Bubbles Ice Cream. Fireworks at Dusk. Dave Whysall and crew are pyro technicians. Free parking, minimum $5.00 donation per person. Proceeds to Lions projects in Elora. Eloralions.org or on Facebook Note this is the Saturday after Victoria Day weekend…
Find out more »June 2019
Grand River Raceway season opens June 5
And they're off! 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)…
Find out more »July 2019
Weiner Dog Races at Grand River Raceway
Back by popular demand, one of the biggest events of the Grand River Raceway season features 30 Dachshunds in a bid for glory. Enjoy a night of racing action that you're sure never to forget, with full-on fun for the whole family! 4 Weiner dog races and 10 horse races. That's a full card! And remember - there are no losers, only wieners on July 5 at Grand River Raceway.
Find out more »June 2022
Opening night at Grand River Raceway
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…
Find out more »July 2022
Weiner Dog Race Night
Oh yes, we're serious ... it's a thing. And it's a blast! It's a howl, in fact. You'll be barking with laughter watching these little dogs race on the big racetrack. This is serious fun. Come cheer on your favourite wee little dog! You're in for a real treat. So are they
Find out more »August 2022
Industry Day at Grand River Raceway
The hallmark of Grand River Raceway's racing season is Industry Day, always held on the Civic Holiday Monday. The event is highlighted by two prestigious races. The Battle of Waterloo presented by Winbak Farm is Grand River Raceway's signature race, featuring Ontario_sired two-year-old pacing colts. The Battle of the Belles is a companion race contested by Ontario-sired two-year-old pacing fillies. Make a day of it. The action is thrilling!
Find out more »Grand River Raceway’s Harness the Hope
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!"
Find out more »August 2023
Industry Day
The hallmark event of Grand River Raceway’s racing season is Industry Day, always held on the Civic Holiday Monday. The event is highlighted by two prestigious races, The Battle of Waterloo is Grand River Raceway’s signature race, featuring Ontario-sired two-year-old pacing colts. The Battle of the Belles is a companion race contested by Ontario-sired two-year-old pacing fillies. Make a day of it. The action is thrilling. grandriverraceway.com
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