It's our Annual Pink Pizza Patio Party...and you're invited!

Join us for an evening of great food, exciting racing, and community as we come together in support of Harness the Hope. Enjoy a delicious pizza dinner on the patio overlooking the track at Grand River Raceway while taking in the excitement of live horseracing. Show your support by wearing your best pink outfit and take part in a fun-filled evening that makes a meaningful difference. Every ticket purchased helps support Harness the Hope's mission of assisting individuals and families facing cancer, making this a night where every slice, every race, and every show of support gives back to our community.

Grand River Agricultural Society is matching all donated funds up to $12,500.

Looking to become a Harness the Hope sponsor? Contact Kristy at harnessthehope@yahoo.com

DETAILS

Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
Location: The GrandWay Patio (7445 Wellington County Rd. 21, Elora)
Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm

Your Ticket Includes:

• A delicious pizza buffet dinner (see detailed menu below)!
• Coffee, tea, and soft drinks!
• A Grand River Raceway harness horse racing program!
• Free parking!
• Access to a bar!
• A trackside view of the races!
• Support to a great cause!

PRICING

General Admission Tickets = $55 (+HST)
$20 from each ticket will be donated directly to Harness the Hope!
No refunds

Buffet Menu:

• Fresh in-house pizzas from our woodfire pizza oven! All pizzas can be made gluten-friendly!
  • Buffalo Chicken & Dill Ranch – house-made dough, tomato sauce, shredded buffalo chicken, and mozzarella, finished with dill ranch and scallions!
  • Maple Bacon Crunch – house-made dough, tomato sauce, candied bacon, pickled red onions, smoked cheddar, and mozzarella, finished with a spicy maple drizzle and crispy shallots!
  • Classic Margherita – house-made dough, tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil, finished with a drizzle of olive oil
• Salad Bar with a variety of toppings and dressings including maple balsamic, classic Caesar, and ranch! (Can be gluten-friendly, dairy-free, vegetarian, or vegan depending on toppings)
• Potato Salad (Gluten-friendly and vegetarian)
• Kettle Chips (Gluten-friendly and vegan)
• Ice Cream Bar including chocolate, vanilla, and butterscotch ice cream as well as orange sorbet! Toppings include chocolate and caramel syrups, chocolate chips, coconut shavings, maraschino cherries, fresh berries, crushed oreos, and sprinkles!

The Dinner Buffet will be available from 6:15pm-8pm and the Ice Cream Bar will be available from 7pm-8pm.

Questions about food, beverage, horseracing, or venue accessibility? Contact bookings@thegrandway.com

Please forward any other inquiries to harnessthehope@yahoo.com

Learn more about Harness the Hope Night at Grand River Raceway HERE.