Cape Racing looks forward to hosting The Cape Town Seafood & Jazz Racing Festival at Kenilworth Racecourse on Jonsson Workwear Derby Day, Saturday 26 February, a celebration of all things local with a day at the races to round off a very successful season at Kenilworth.
You can expect high octane racing, delectable seafood delights from food trucks in the seafood village, live jazz performances, buskers and loads of entertainment for the kids.
Horse Racing on the day includes the Jonsson Workwear Gr1 Cape Derby where Double Superlative is the favourite, and the Khaya Stables Jockeys versus Work Riders challenge.
There are high stakes, rollovers, pick 6 opportunities and many more chances to win.
Enjoy the sounds of Jimmy Nevis, Nobuhle Ashanti Trio, Thandeka Dladla and Hassan’adas while enjoying the racing.
For the children there will be a host of activities from face-painting to magic shows, jumping castles, pony rides and more.
Donovan Everitt, Commercial, Events and Marketing Executive at Cape Racing, says that their team is working hard to create a variety of different events synonymous with horseracing for the people of Cape Town: “Our aim is to bring people to the racecourse with a festive vibe, great food and fun entertainment, ensuring that everyone feels welcome to enjoy a day at the races.
“Cape Racing is proud to play a small part in the rejuvenation of the hospitality industry by providing vendors, entertainers and suppliers a much needed platform to bolster the industry. Come down and support what promises to be a great day!”
- Gates open at 12h00 and entertainment carries on until 20h00.
- Tickets cost R 50 for adults and R 25 for under 18s, with a family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children under 12 costing R 100.
- Get your tickets at Webtickets.
- Guests over the age of 12 need to be fully vaccinated.
