UPCOMING EVENTS
(The 2026 schedule for our Virtual Reality Harness Driving Experience is listed at the bottom of this page)
2026 All Colours Agricultural Fair
at Country Heritage Park near Milton, ON
Friday, June 12 through Sunday, June 14
The BGRA will have our Virtual Reality Harness Driving Experience at the All Colours Agricultural Fair at Country Heritage Park near Milton, ON for all three days.
Lots of fun activites and educational experiences will be on display. Check here for the schedule of events.
And while you’re in the area, don’t forget that Saturday, June 13th is the biggest night of the year at Woodbine Mohawk Park - North America Cup Night.
As well as the signature race, the event delivers a full night of stakes races with entertainment, giveaways, food and drink specials, buffet dining plus exciting wagering experiences throughout the evening. Reservations are required for dining in the Harvest Kitchen and the Trackside Bar and Grill but other options are available.
Hanover Raceway Open House
June 20, 2026 10:30 - 12:00
On Saturday, June 20th, Hanover Raceway invites you to go behind the scenes from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM to experience the preparation required for harness racing.
During the Open House, you will:
- Learn how the starting gate functions.
- Observe the backstretch preparations, including how horses are harnessed and shod.
- Learn the logistics of racing, from how races are put together to the post-race testing process.
All participants will receive food coupons when the tours are complete.
BGRA volunteers will be helping with the tours and later we will have our Virtual Reality Harness Driving Experience set up in the grandstand. Be sure to give it a try!
The 2026 DRIVE TO WIN Virtual Reality Harness Driving Schedule
as of June 9th
(Additional dates may be added when confirmed)
Come out to the following events to experience the thrill of driving in a Standardbred race virtually
Ingersoll Seniors Dinner - Wed., May 13
Woodbine Mohawk Park (Fireworks Night) - May 17
Clinton Raceway Opening Day - May 31
Country Heritage Park in Milton, ON - Fri., June 12 to Sun., June 14
Hanover Raceway - Sat., June 20
Hiawatha Horse Park Loonie Toonie Night - Sat., July 4
Grand River Raceway Industry Day - Mon., Aug 3
Hanover Fair - Sat., Aug. 8
Woodstock Fair - Fri., Aug 21-Sat., Aug 22
Woodbine Mohawk Park (Cdn Pacing Derby) - Sat., Sept. 5
Chatsworth Fall Fair - Sat., Sept. 19
Ancaster Fair - Fri., Sept 25-Sat., Sept. 26
Dorchester Fair - Sat., Oct. 10
The DRIVE TO WIN experience is generously sponsored by our partners, the Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA).