Racing, Fashion, Food, and Fun for the Whole Family!
The Summer Festival of Racing is back and better than ever! From 23 November 2024 to 16 March 2025, Hollywoodbets Kenilworth will play host to eight spectacular feature race days as we celebrate summer in the fairest Cape. Whether you’re a racing enthusiast or just looking to catch some summer vibes, Cape Racing’s Summer Festival of Racing is the place to be.
Save these dates as each feature day offers its own unique twist:
- 23 November: CommunityFest, featuring Cape Punters Cup (Free Event): Charity begins with community, exceptional horseracing and entertainment galore. Book your free ticket on Quicket.
- 7 December: Sip & Shop, featuring the World Sports Betting Cape Fillies Guineas (Free Event): Shop til you drop while sipping on cocktails and watch the horses fly by. Book your free ticket on Quicket.
- 14 December: Kaapse Klopse Voorsmakie, featuring Hollywoodbets Cape Guineas (Free Event): A kaleidoscope of Cape heritage and tradition fused with exhilarating horseracing. Book your free ticket on Quicket.
- 22 December: Festive Fair, featuring De Grendel Cape Merchants (Free Event): Fast-paced racing and holiday cheer wrapped into one festive celebration.
- 04 January: L’Ormarins King’s Plate (Paid Event): Style and substance on one of the most prestigious race days in the social calendar. Tickets available in November.
- 25 January: World Sports Betting Cape Town MET (Paid Event): High fashion, fast horses and artistic expression. Couture Unleashed is the event highlight of the summer season. Tickets available on Quicket now.
- 22 February: Seafood & Jazz Festival, featuring Cape Derby (Free Event): A seafood and jazz extravaganza with superb racing under the scorching summer sun. Free tickets coming soon.
- 16 March: Cape Racing Sales Day, featuring the CRS Big Cap (Free Event): The grand finale to the Summer Festival of Racing with top-tier racing to round off the lifestyle festival featuring the Cape Racing Sales Big Cap. Free tickets coming soon.