Grand River Raceway’s 28th annual Industry Day event on Aug. 6 is a celebration of the people and horses of the harness racing industry.
Many of these people tend to acquire a lot of horse things – art, clothing, clocks, books, mugs, trophies, vases, blankets, figurines, and a whole range of collectibles – all adorned in horses – that are, at this very moment, creating domestic friction in households across the province.
For those looking to (or being prompted to) thin out their collections, the Industry Day Garage Sale will connect donors with buyers on one of the best afternoons in Canadian harness racing.
All sales will benefit the Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society, the Canadian Horse Racing Hall Of Fame, Standardbred Showcase and Racing Under Saddle Ontario.
Grand River Raceway will manage the collection of items.
Volunteers from the four organizations will staff the event, equally sharing 100 per cent of all sales.
The Industry Day Garage Sale will run from noon to 4pm in the Paddock Annex.
Also included in the sale is a silent auction featuring three stunning prints on canvas, signed by photographer Dave Landry.
The award-winning shooter will be inducted into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall Of Fame on Aug. 8 and will be part of a lineup of guest commentators on the Industry Day broadcast.
Items will be accepted until Aug. 5. To donate, call 519-846-5455 ext. 238 or email kspencer@grandriverraceway.com. Festivities begin at noon. Post time for the first race is 12:30pm. For complete event details visit grandriverraceway.com/events/industry-day.
