Summer horse racesSummer Festival Whakatane Races
Monday Feb 1 2010
Gather up your friends and family, pack up the chilli bin and umbrella and head of to the races at the Te Teko racecourse. There’s free entertainment for the kids all day with a giant slide, mini jeeps, facepainting, magic shows, bouncy castle, three headed T shirt race and Spring Fresh Splash & Dash. The adults can chill out in the Texas Garden Bar or try their luck in the Punters Club or Boardshorts Race. For the ladies there’s awesome prizes in the Fashion in the Fields including a Blue Lagoon Cruise and two nights at the Mercure Nandi Hotel.
So enjoy a day out at the races with a little bit of Jazz or Irish music and the excitement of thoroughbred racing.
Gates open 10.00
Entry Adults $10 under 18 Free
First race 12.00 noon
Contact
Meredith Deegan 0274085552
whakatanerc@xtra.co.nz
website www.theraces.co.nz
The Whakatane Racing Club's return to summer racing has been very successful, with crowds over 10,000 gathering to experience a country race meeting and all the entertainment that goes with it. Racing starts at midday and there are over 10 races.
There's plenty of family fun as the children are well catered for with entertainers, miniature pony rides, face painting and a bouncy castle. Of course 'fashion in the field' is an essential for every race day, so dress in your best, as there are prizes to be won. A jazz trio and music will be playing throughout the day. Te Teko Racecourse is a great facility for this type of meeting with plenty of large shady trees and space for the kids to run around, leaving mum and dad time to try their luck with the horses.
Community involvement in the event is encouraged, with many groups such as the Lions, fire brigades and schools using the event to fundraise. Business support by way of sponsorship and the large marquees on the day to cater for clients and friends have been a great success.
Date: 1st February 2010
Location: Te Teko Race Course.
For more information: Meredith Deegan 07 308 5552 or 0274085552
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