Grand River Raceway kicks off another action-packed season on June 4
The horses are back—and so is the excitement! Grand River Raceway (GRR) kicks off its highly anticipated 2025 harness racing season on Wednesday, June 4, with a new post time of 6:20 p.m. GRR will host 48 Standardbred race nights every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday through to the end of September, including 22 Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) events.
“Grand River Raceway has something for everyone,” says Jenna MacDonell, GRR’s Raceway Manager. “Whether you’re looking for a fun, an affordable outing with the kids, or a lively night of harness racing with friends, it’s the place to be for great energy, good food, and a night well spent. Admission is always free for race nights.”
What’s On at GRR This Summer:
It’s always FREE family fun at GRR!
New for 2025, Grand River Raceway is proud to introduce The NEIGHbourhood Kid’s Area – a fun-filled zone designed just for young fans, located in the Tarmac Tent near the East Gate. This exciting new space features a VR station with a live standardbred race, along interactive educational games, hands-on activities, crafts, colouring, and more – all focused – on learning about horses and the exciting world of standardbred horseracing.
The NEIGHbourhood will be open on Friday nights in June and September, and Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings throughout July and August – making it the perfect family night out all summer long!
GrandWay Patio Parties are back!
Plan a VIP patio experience for your group of 12 or more people! Get a reserved space beside the track with a front-row seat to the action, delicious meal of your choosing, race program, barn tour, named horserace, and more! Limited availability – excludes special race nights. Contact bookings@thegrandway.com to reserve your date. Dates fill quickly, so book today!
Check out the revamped GrandWay Lounge menu!
The updated menu keeps your classic favourites while introducing fresh, exciting options to tempt your tastebuds. Explore the full GrandWay Lounge menu. NEW this season – an outdoor pizza oven! We’ll be firing up unique flavour combinations and experimenting with delicious ingredients throughout the summer. Stay tuned on social media and our website for pizza oven availability.
GRR Special Race Nights:
- June 4 – Opening Night
- July 4 – Wiener Dog Races
- August 4 – Industry Day (featuring the Battle of Waterloo, presented by Winbak Farms – 12:30 pm post time)
- August 15 – Harness the Hope Night (Breast cancer fundraiser night)
- Date TBD – National Caretaker Appreciation Day
All tickets and event details available here: grandriverraceway.com/events
GRR and The GrandWay Events Centre are smoke-free facilities. Smoking is not permitted in the grandstand, tarmac, patio, or any racetrack-facing public areas.
The Captain’s Quarters (CQ) remains open for first-come, first-served spectator seating (excluding specialty race nights). While the tiered indoor dining buffet is now closed, guests are welcome to pick up food from The GrandWay Lounge or the trackside BBQ and bring it up to the CQ.
Grand River Raceway is ready for another unforgettable summer of racing, entertainment, and community fun. Follow along on social media or subscribe at grandriverraceway.com to stay up to date.
At GRR, you can always come and expect an experience!
