EMERALD Cup, the richest horse racing event on sand, taking place on Saturday September 28 at the Vaal Racecourse is getting bigger each year providing entertainment for the whole family.
Emerald Resort and Casino CEO Martin Rice said, “The Emerald Cup is traditionally one of our biggest events in our packed annual calendar. It is an opportunity for us to get together socially with the people that make us who we are.
This year sees the introduction of activities both on and off the racetrack throughout the weekend, including a host of entertainment and hospitality packages which have been arranged for race day.
Starting on Friday September 27 on the Emerald Resort and Casino premises and continuing until Sunday, a dedicated fun park will be created to accompany the Emerald Cup. Activities and events like gladiator jousting, bungee trampolines, inflatable climbing wall and the rock wall giant slide combo will combine with an inflatable human bowling alley and carnival tents. Gates are open between 10:00 and 17:00.
Besides magnificent horse racing, picnic facilities, braai areas and on-site food options, race day/track side entertainment includes the musical talents of Mi Casa, CrashCarBurn and, always a crowd pleaser – DJ Vin Deysel.
According to Rice, the artists are specifically chosen to cater to a diverse crowd that attends the Emerald Cup. It is also a great opportunity to showcase some of the extraordinary musical talent that South Africa has to offer.Mi Casa is a house band consisting of Dr Duda, J’something and Mo-T. The album Micasa Music quickly went gold while winning several awards at the South Africa Music Awards last year. Rock band CrashCarBurn, formed in 2006, combines the musical talents of Garth, Fabian, Brendan and Etienne. They were nominated for two SAMA 2011 awards in the MTN Record of the Year and Best Engineer categories.
One of the best ways to experience the racing is by taking advantage of the track side braai sites which offer front row racing at very affordable rates.
To book any of the hospitality packages, please contact Agnes 011 681 1702.
