🎄Christmas at the Races 🏇

Celebrate Christmas and kick off our new racing season at Tauherenikau.
Join us on Sunday 8 November for an afternoon of racing, Christmas fun and great company. Whether you're organising your work Christmas party, family get-together or a day out with friends, Christmas at the Races is the perfect way to celebrate.
🏇 First race approximately 1pm
🪙 Entry: Gold coin
🎅 Father Christmas will be joining us
🥂 Trackside marquee spaces available
⛺ Tent camping just $10 per night
🥂 Make It a Christmas to Remember
Our trackside marquee is the perfect place to celebrate with your team, family or friends while enjoying all the racing action.
Catered marquee – $95 per person
Non-catered marquee – $75 per person
Spaces are limited, so book early to secure your preferred table!
👉 Book Your Trackside Marquee - email [email protected]

Come along and celebrate the first meeting of our new racing season. Enjoy the excitement of the races, soak up the atmosphere and get into the Christmas spirit at Tauherenikau.
🎅 Christmas Fun For The Family
Father Christmas is returning to Christmas at the Races 🎅
Bring the kids along for some festive fun and a great family day out at the racecourse.
♫ Then, When the Racing Is Over… The Music Starts
Once the racing action comes to an end, The Noodles will take to the stage from approximately 5pm–8pm.
Stick around, grab a drink and enjoy live music as we finish the day with a Christmas celebration.

⛺ Make A Weekend Of It
Bring your tent and stay overnight for just $10 per night.

📅 Save The Date
Christmas at the Races
Sunday 8 November 2026
📍 Tauherenikau Racecourse, Featherston
🏇 First race: Approximately 1pm
🪙 Entry: Gold coin
🥂 Catered marquee: $95pp
🥂 Non-catered marquee: $75pp
♫ The Noodles: Approximately 5pm–8pm, after the races
⛺ Tent camping: $10 per night
Racing, Christmas celebrations, Father Christmas and live music to finish the day, what better way to kick off our new racing season.