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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Saturday Night Harness Racing Buffet is BACK!
Call (705) 940-0237 to make your reservations!
Line Dancing Lessons & Dinner
Dust off your boots and hit the dance floor! Join us for Line Dancing Lessons and Dinner on July 30th & August 27th. Great food, great music, and even better moves. No experience needed!
Christmas In July
Cheer on your favorite as Santa goes head to head with the Grinch in the battle for Christmas!
Sip and Paint – Poppy Fields
Unwind, sip, and paint your own masterpiece!
Sports Team Night & Live Harness Racing
Cheer on your team, enjoy live harness racing, and celebrate Sports Team Night at Kawartha Downs!
Pink at the Track & King’s Plate
Wear your pink, watch the King's Plate, and enjoy an unforgettable day at the track in support of a great cause!
Kids Night - Powerwheel Races
Bring the whole family for Kids' Night, featuring exciting Power Wheel Races and fun for all ages!
The Kawartha Model Train Show
All aboard for family fun at the Kawartha Model Train Show at Kawartha Downs!
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Harness Racing Returns to Kawartha Downs for 2026!
Get ready for another exciting season of live Harness Racing at Kawartha Downs! Opening Day kicks off on Saturday, June 6, 2026, and races will run every Saturday night through September.
Join us all summer long for thrilling races, great food, and an unforgettable atmosphere with friends and family. Dates, details on race times, and special events, will be available in our calendar soon. We can’t wait to welcome you back!
Our indoor Grandstand Dining Room is also available for bookings.
For reservations, please contact: klaffier@kawarthadowns.com
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.
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Shoreline 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!
