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Interislander Summer Festival Ashburton Races

Interislander Summer Festival Canterbury Races is back at Riccarton Park Racecourse this year. Rally your family and friends and get set for a day of racing action, live music, free kids entertainment and plenty of Cantabrian atmosphere. The beautiful grounds of this majestic racecourse provides the perfect setting for a family picnic in the sun or take advantage of the delicious local fare available on-course.

Canterbury Racing

Date: Saturday 24th January 2015

Club: Canterbury Racing

Venue: Ashburton

Gates Open: 10:00 am

Start Time: 12:40 pm

Entertainment:

There’s something for everyone at Interislander Summer Festival!

 

Kids – enjoy a wide range of entertainment options, including the popular More FM Kids Go Racing activities.

 

Adults – enjoy live music and local fare and beverages while you sit back, relax and study the raceform.

 

Nyree will play live throughout the day.

General Admission: Adults $10

Click here to buy online.

Raceday Packages:

The Day Trip - $39.00 per person

 

Let Riccarton Park take the hassle out of raceday travel for you!

 

Travel to Ashburton by quality coach leaving a 10am on Saturday morning, January 25th. Return at the conclusion of racing.

 

Pick up and drop off point in Christchurch is Riccarton Park Racecourse. Cost just $39 including GST. Limited to 40 people.

 

Bookings at riccartonpark.co.nz or call 03 3360053.

 


Summer Stunner Marquees - $700.00 for 10 people

 

Located on the home straight, the marquee village is just the place to be on raceday. Enjoy the party atmosphere with family and friends.

 

Your package includes:

  • A gourmet BBQ buffet lunch
  • Live music
  • Cash bar facilities*
  • TAB facilities

 Bookings at riccartonpark.co.nz or call 03 3360053.

 

 *Terms and Conditions apply

 



BYO Policy:

Patrons are not permitted to carry alcohol onto the course. In other words, patrons will not be permitted to walk through the turnstiles carrying alcoholic product. Reasonable levels contained within the enclosed boot area of your vehicle along with food will be allowed. Please be aware of this policy when planning your day. (This policy does not apply to the Summer Stunner Marquees where BYO is not allowed).

More Information:

Contact: Chris Rowe
Phone:
Email:

Directions:

The Ashburton Racecourse is located on the corner of Racecourse Road and the main South Highway at Ashburton.

 

 

GPS Coordinates: -

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