Groove On The Grass Raceday
Saturday 7 March 2026
Hawkesbury, get ready to Groove On The Grass for the third year running!
​A standout on the Hawkesbury social calendar, this relaxed lawn party experience combines live racing with top-tier entertainment.
Headlined by internationally recognised saxophonist and DJ Nat Sax, supported by popular local DJ Matt Ellings, alongside great food, flowing drinks, lawn games and a full race program.
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The race program is highlighted by the $150,000 Provincial-Midway Championships Qualifier, with contenders chasing a spot in the $1,000,000 Final at Royal Randwick.
Race Sponsorships are available & include premium hospitality for 10 guests
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- Raceday Packages -
Beats & Bites Package
Adults Only
Relax in style in the Trackside Function Room in air-conditioned comfort. Enjoy the private bars and amenities without missing a moment of the action.
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General Admission
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Access to the Trackside Room
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1 x Welcome Drink (beer, wine, or soft drink)
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Roaming Canapé service from 12.30-4.30pm
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Unreserved indoor seating
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Private lawn area to soak up the excitement
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DJ & MC, Rusty in Trackside Room
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VIP viewing of the main stage entertainment & racing
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Option to pre-purchase Share Platters at an additional charge
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$66 per person
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Front Lawn Precinct Reserved Seating
Experience thundering hooves fly past you along the home straight. Relax trackside in the Front Lawn Precinct and watch all the racing unfold in front of you and be up close to the entertainment on the main stage. Secure your seat and enjoy the buzz of the electrifying raceday atmosphere.
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Admission on course
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Reserved seating and tables
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Option to pre-purchase Share Platters at an additional charge
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$45 per person
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*Please note if a child under 18yo is accompanying you on this day and they require a seat, a ticket will need to be purchased. Young children or toddlers that do not need a seat will not require a ticket.
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Custom table arrangements as per your ticketing numbers.
Please book as a group to be seated together or contact the office to merge bookings
Clarendon Dining Room Package
Enjoy a day at the races. Our Clarendon Brasserie Dining Room offers relaxed casual dining for racegoers and is located behind The Betting Ring to the left of the snack bar. Betting facilities will be available in the room plus surrounding TV screens, so you won’t miss a moment of the action at Hawkesbury and across Australia.
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Admission on course
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Reserved seating in the Clarendon Brasserie Dining Room
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Select a main meal & dessert from our Brasserie Menu
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Complimentary Tea & Coffee
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Complimentary racebook
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$58 per person
Walk-ins welcome
Race Sponsorship Package
Accelerate your brand's visibility by becoming a race sponsor! Join us as a valued partner and reach a captive audience, while enjoying an on course experience and an unforgettable race-day celebration.
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Naming rights to one race e.g ‘Richmond Club BM 64 HCP 1500m’
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Custom sash to present to the winning horse with your race name printed in custom colours.
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Custom full-page advertisement in the race book supplied by you or created by HRC featuring your logo, relevant information, contact details & marketing handles.
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Your logo featured on the infield big screen for on-course advertisement.
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Exposure across all racing media including Sky Channel, Sky Sports
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Radio, Racing NSW, Racing Australia, TAB and Australia wide newspaper
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Behind the scenes experience to sash the winning horse and enjoy complimentary drinks in the Winners Bar with the winning trainer and connections
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$2,750 per race with 10 guests premium hospitality
$1,100 per race - sponsorship & advertising only
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