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        Christmas at the Races
        Wanganui Jockey Club presentsChristmas at the Races

        Christmas at the Races

        Saturday 28 November 2020, Gates open 10:00am

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        Wanganui Jockey Club

        19a Purnell Street

        Whanganui, New Zealand

        When

        Sat 28 Nov 2020

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        Christmas at the races returns on Saturday 28th November featuring the Steelform Roofing Group Wanganui Cup. This year there is a new package called ‘The Party Tent’ which will have all the young party goers revelling in the festival atmosphere! The Grandstand will be for the serious racing patrons and those who want to concentrate on the betting and horses. 

        Packages always sell out at this popular event so get in quick to be part of the action!

        Please note that this is event strictly R18. 

        General admission $10/head
        General admission through the gate. Public areas are the Eulogy Lounge, Veandercross café and on the lawns.  
         

        HOSPITALITY OPTIONS

        Grandstand Pack $50/head
        The pack for all the serious racing patrons.  Join the horse owners and focus on the racing and betting with access to the Level 1 bar and main grandstand for the best view on course.  
        Your package includes: 
        • Gate entry & access to the main grandstand
        • A racebook on arrival
        • 2 beverage tokens 
        • Cash bar and TAB facilities
        • Food available from the cafe on this level

        You can also book leaners as well at $40 each.

        Party Tent $30/head
        All the cool crew will be partying in the new marquee on the Home straight to our DJ’s beats.  Join the festival atmosphere and entertainment and use your meal ticket at the food trucks. Get in quick as numbers are limited as this tent will sell out first!  
        Your package includes:
        • Gate entry & access to the Party Tent
        • A racebook on arrival
        • Live DJ and entertainment
        • Meal ticket from the food trucks 
        • Cash bar 

        MARQUEE OPTIONS

        Christmas Marquee Village                $850 (for ten people / maximum of 12)
        Book your own marquee and enjoy all of the fun in the popular Christmas Village close to all of the racing action.
        Your package includes:

        • Gate admission and racebook
        • Christmas buffet luncheon and dessert
        • 2 beverage tokens 
        • Cash bar facilities
        • TAB caravan facilities 
        • A lovely hostess to keep you entertained and fun activities throughout the day

        If you have a large group of up to 40 guests (or more) then there is also the option of a Maxi marquee (6 x 6m) at the price of $85/head.
        You can also book leaners & umbrellas for outside your marquee as well at $30 each.

        Christmas Marquee Village - Maxi marquee  ($85/head – up to 40ppl)
        Book your own 6x6m marquee and enjoy all of the fun in the popular Christmas Village close to all of the racing action.
        Your package includes:

        • Gate admission and racebook
        • Christmas buffet luncheon and dessert
        • 2 beverage tokens 
        • Cash bar facilities
        • TAB caravan facilities 
        • A lovely hostess to keep you entertained and fun activities throughout the day

        You can also book leaners & umbrellas for outside your marquee as well at $30 each.

        *Terms and Conditions apply

        No BYO alcohol allowed at this event