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Fontwell Park Racecourse has unveiled an exciting new, enhanced family raceday experience, featuring more entertainment than ever before - all at exceptional value.
The Fontwell Family Festival Raceday, coming to the course on Sun 7 Sept, promises a unique mix of thrilling jump racing and free family entertainment, making it the perfect way to round off the summer holidays.
Whether you're a racing enthusiast or simply looking for an unforgettable day out with the kids, the family festival delivers amazing value, excitement and fun for everyone.
Guy Pridie, Executive Director at Fontwell Park Racecourse, said: "We’re so excited to welcome families from across the South Coast to our inaugural Family Festival Raceday here at Fontwell. Our family days are always hugely popular, but this year, we’ve gone all out to create a true festival atmosphere - combining the excitement of top-class jump racing with a full day of free family entertainment. From funfair rides and live performances to our great value family ticket, we’ve designed the event to be accessible, memorable, and packed with fun. A great finale to the summer holidays, we can’t wait to welcome families from across the region to enjoy the unique energy of the day."
Key highlights include:
· Free Family Entertainment - Enjoy traditional fun fair rides, face painting, a live entertainment stage, magic shows, and more - all free of charge!
· Kids Go Free - Children aged 17 and under enter for free when accompanied by a paying adult.
· Exciting Jump Racing - Cheer on your favourites in a full card of thrilling jump races throughout the afternoon.
· Wet Weather Guarantee - If it rains anytime from when the gates open until the last race, racegoers can claim a free return ticket for another raceday.
· Early Bird Drinks Offer - Enjoy 50% off selected drinks within the first hour after gates open.
To ensure the event is as family-friendly as possible, a family ticket costs just £25 for 2 adults and up to 6 children. This includes all entertainment and activities on the day as well as the racing.
With more entertainment than ever before, this year's inaugural Family Festival Raceday promises something for everyone.
The Fontwell Family Festival Raceday takes place on Sun 7 Sept 2025. Find more information and tickets HERE.
Image courtesy of Fontwell Park Racecourse
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