The Loft at Kawartha Downs
Host your next event in our newly renovated space – now booking for all occasions! Whether you’re planning a corporate gathering, celebration, or private party, our versatile venue is the perfect backdrop for unforgettable moments.
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Latin Night Dinner Dance
Join us for a night of friendship, entertainment and vibrant Latin rhythms!
Harness Racing Returns May 2025
We are excited to have horse racing return in May of 2025. We are currently waiting for regulatory approval on our exact dates. Admission and parking on race night are always free. Enjoy dinner in our buffet dining room (reservations recommended), snacks at the concessions, outdoor seating - it's fun for the whole family
Sunday Swing, Dine and Dance
Bring your dancing shoes and join us for a fun afternoon of Swing moves!
Yuk Yuk's Comedy Show
Doors open at 6pm, Show starts at 8pm. Seating is first come first serve. Join us before the show in our Player’s Lounge Resturant, no restervations needed.
Dino Dash for Cash Racing
Kawartha Downs invites you to unleash your inner dinosaur at the first annual Dino Dash for Cash Races!
9th Annual Foxfest All Ford Car Show
Get your engines ready for the 9th Annual Foxfest All Ford Car Show—where classic and modern Fords shine!
Shorelines PLAY WHAT YOU EAT Promo
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Harness Racing Will Return May 17, 2025
Weekly harness racing at Kawartha Downs on Saturday nights
May – September. 2025 dates will be released in the New Year.
Join in on the action and place your bets throughout the evening!
Bar, concession and dining room are open to the public.
Race nights are free admission.
We offer indoor grandstand seating, outdoor picnic table seating and reservations are encouraged for our Grandstand Dining Room buffet.
Book your Event at Kawartha Downs!
The Kawartha Downs Event Centre stands as a versatile and all-encompassing venue, perfect for a wide array of gatherings. Its multifaceted design makes it the prime choice for hosting diverse events. Whether you envision a vibrant festival, a lively wedding reception, an extravagant large party, a professional corporate event or any other event you can imagine, Kawartha Downs can cater to your every need. Our adaptable spaces, well-equipped facilities, and attentive staff ensure that it can transform into the ideal backdrop for any occasion. Kawartha Downs is the perfect canvas ready to be painted with your vision!
Book an appointment to see all that our venue has to offer by emailing us today at events@kawarthadowns.com
LEARN MOREDining and Bars
Searching for dinner and a show? Look no further than our Grandstand Dining Room, overlooking Kawartha Downs horse track.
Excellent views of the races from every seat in the house! Reservations are recommended, for our buffet service dinner. Pre-event dinners offered at select events.
GRANDSTAND DINING ROOM CONCESSIONS The Loft PLAYER'S LOUNGE & CAFÉ
Revitalization Plan
Kawartha Downs is Growing!
With a Revitalization Plan already in the works, Kawartha Downs is growing to become your favourite Events and Entertainment Complex.
LEARN MOREShoreline Slots
Feeling lucky? Shoreline Slots at Kawartha Downs are open daily, year round!
Easy to use slots, and convenient payout counter. Bring your friends and grab breakfast, lunch or dinner at the fully accessible Player’s Lounge & Café!
