About the Venue
Hereford Racecourse
History of Hereford Racecourse
Hereford Racecourse is owned by Herefordshire Council, leased and operated by Arena Racing Company. It is a popular racecourse for trainers starting their horse's careers and for prep races ahead of prestigious Festivals later in the season.
1771 first recorded race meeting at Hereford Rcecourse
1774 - 1883 Flat racing took place
1840 first hurdle race
1939 racing ceased for World War II
1946 racing resumed with £14,000 investment & land leased from HCC
1960s racecourse is modernised including buuildings on site today
1970 onwards number of racedays increased from 9 - 15 with some fixtures taken from the closure of Stockton Racecourse
1975 saw 219 runners in one day with 14 races!
2000 bought by Sir Stanley Clarke for £3m to join Northern Racing
2012 racceourse closed
2016 Hereford Racecourse reopened with 5,000 racegoers
The course is almost rectangular in shape measuring about 1m 3f around and is widely regarded as a fair, galloping track.
Many a horse has started off a glittering career, most recently Finian's Oscar made a stunning British debut at the track in December 2016.
General Enquiries
0044 (0)1432 273560
info@hereford-racecourse.co.uk
Upcoming Events
After welcoming over 7,000 of you last tear we are thrilled to be bringing the finest Food, Drink and Local Music back to Hereford Racecourse!
9th and 10th June 2018
Saturday - 10am - 7.30pm
Sunday - 11am - 6pm
- Showcasing the finest Local and National Food and Drink on your doorstep with 60 external vendors serving everything from Italian to Cream Teas - and everything in between.
- One of the only Food Festivals in the UK that focusses on Street Food. Trying local cuisine on the day while suppliers live cook.
- An external Farmers Market, with produce you can purchase and take home on the day - or eat on site!
- A Community Area. West Mercia Police (including police car for the little ones to see!) , Local Dance Schools Nicola's School of Dance, Dolloway Dancers and School Choirs.
- "Walk Around" Demos all day at scheduled vendor gazebos! Walk your way around the demos and dip in and out when you wish! Timetable to follow.
- Live Music throughout the day with Acoustic Sets, as well as The Main Stage which is open all day - showcasing Top Talent from Hereford and beyond.
- Kids Vilage with FREE entertainment all day from Endless Entertainment Events Ltd Fairground rides from Danters Fun Fair and Face Painting from Looby Lou Parties. FREE Crafts from The Creation Station Hereford Herefordshire as well as a chance to book your children into paid sessions.
- GIft Hall - NEW FOR 2018 - Inside Hall for Gift and Craft Vendors.
TICKETS AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE ONLINE FROM MONDAY 9TH APRIL 2018 from - www.TheHerefordFoodFestival.co.uk or available to purchase on the door.
Adults 11+ - £7 each
Children (5-11) - £4
Under 5s - FREE.
Parking - FREE - Charity Donations if you would like to. Charity Selection TBC in the next few weeks.
We have a very limited amound of vendor spaces left - to apply email - enquiries@bigbullevents.co.uk or message our Facebook Page directly. We are FULL for bars.
www.TheHerefordFoodFestival.co.uk
Email - enquiries@bigbullevents.co.uk to apply for a vendor space.