Five Unmissable Highlights at Royal Randwick Christmas Festival
Free fun for the whole family
December 1, 2022
Start your seasonal celebrations with our special FREE family Royal Randwick Christmas Festival from early afternoon into the evening.
Here are five things you don’t want to miss when you’re at trackside. Gates open at 1:30pm with race 1 at 3:20pm.
ROYAL RANDWICK CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
1. Come say hello to Santa and his friends
Santa and his best companions will be arriving at Royal Randwick to get the Christmas season started. Santa will be conducting a special Christmas parade down the horse walk (trackside) at 5:30pm, make sure you head over to say hello and grab a picture with Father Christmas before he heads back to the North Pole to get ready for the big day!
2. Kids rides and entertainment
So much entertainment for the whole family on offer, including jumping castles, an obstacle course and a rocket ride and that’s just the beginning. Starting from 2:00pm all rides and entertainment will be available until 7:00pm
3. Sing along to the Tiptoe Giants
Performances from ARIA nominated Australian Indie-Kindie band, Tip Toe Giants will be performing fun, contemporary and wholesome music for kids and families to sing along to.
4. Check out the world-class WINX Stand on its one-year anniversary!
The impressive WINX Stand, named after the legendary mare, is open to all racegoers to enjoy. Celebrate its one year birthday in with some complimentary cupcakes which will be handed out throughout the day.
5. Sing away the night with Isaiah Firebrace
A special performance at 7:10pm from Australian singer and winner of The X Factor 2016, Isaiah Firebrace who will be singing all your favourite Christmas carols to kick start the festive season.