Opening Day on June 3rd
Hanover Raceway begins the 2023 Season on Saturday, June 3rd with a post time of 1:30pm.
We'll kick the day off with our National Anthem played by Members of the WDCS concert band under the leadership of Adriene Mackenzie.
Welcome Back to the Races!
As a way to show appreciation for your loyalty, we are giving away a 55" JVC 4k HD Smart TV to one of our lucky fans.
No purchase necessary. One ballot per customer, which can picked up by the program booth.
Draw will be held after the 7th race. Winner must be present to accept their prize, which will be awarded immediately following the day's card. More details to come.
MEDIA RELEASE - Strategic Plan 2023-2027
Hanover, ON - Hanover, Bentinck & Brant Agricultural Society (HBBAS) approve their Strategic Plan 2023-2027.
The Board of Directors approved the Hanover, Bentinck & Brant Agricultural Society’s Strategic Plan 2023-2027 at their Regular Board Meeting on March 15, 2023.
The new strategic plan supports the direction of the Society for the next four years with seven goals, each focusing on areas specific to growth and development of the organization. Through the Strategic Planning process, with consultant Jason Kipfer of Explorer Solutions, the members also solidified the mission, vision and values of the Society.
The seven goals identified in the plan are:
- Increasing HBBAS awareness and community presence
- Developing clear organizational policies and procedures
- Ensuring HBBAS financial sustainability
- Strengthening Board and volunteer recruitment and retention
- Completing the operational transformation of the new Hall
- Increasing community involvement in the Fair
- Establishing the Hanover Raceway as a destination location and experience
President of the HBBAS, Adam Chalmers, remarks, “The contributions of our members have made this plan full of meaning and purpose, and I look forward to seeing it come to life over the coming years.”
The Hanover, Bentinck & Brant Agricultural Society was established in 1864. We are a not-for-profit organization that operates the Hanover Raceway, and proudly presents the Hanover Fair in support of our mission to “support the Agricultural and Horse Racing Communities, by offering programs, facilities, events and sponsorships in a financially sustainable and transparent manner.”
To read the full HBBAS 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, visit the Society’s website at hanoverfair.ca
Local Connections see Adare Castle pick up the 2022 O’Brien Award for Three Year-Old Trotting Filly of the Year!
On the heels of his first million-dollar season, veteran trainer and former Hanover resident, Mark Etsell, has added another first to his resume at the 2022 O'Brien Awards courtesy of stable star Adare Castle.
Mark Etsell (Rockwood, ON), Robert Newton (Walkerton, ON) Graham Hopkins (Chesley, ON) and Peter Porter (Port Dover, ON) are all celebrating as co-owners of the award winning mare.
