Fundraisers

Woodbine Entertainment Group is pleased to offer a number of venues and ideas that have proven to be successful in generating revenues for numerous charitable organizations. The exciting sport of horse racing, coupled with our superb dining facilities, make the races an ideal setting for your function. There are many ways we can make a "Day or Evening at the Races" both memorable and profitable for your organization. The packages outlined below can be combined or tailored to meet your specific needs. Charitable organizations have successfully sold tickets for $50.00 to $175.00 per person.

Testimonials
"...your professional guidance from start to finish, to the super service from the staff of the day. The food was superb, the facility Post Parade was outstanding and the staff was wonderful, friendly, and informative. "
-- Clem Sholtz, Deidre and Friends Foundation

"The event was a great success...Everyone had a great time and from the excitement in the crowds, quite a few went home with a little more than they came with!"
-- Pam Shapiro, Eye Foundation Canada

DINING PACKAGE

Requirements: Minimum guarantee of 232 people for Post Parade to be secured for a private event. This allows you to utilize the Back of Post Parade for a Silent Auction area. Skirted tables for auction will be provided at no additional charges.

Your plan would include:

  • Official Racing Programs for all your guests
  • Welcome to the group in the Racing Program and on the infield matrix board
  • Assistance from your Group Hostesses during your function
  • Private Mutuel windows conveniently located within the dining room
  • Easy to follow betting guide
  • Standard racing lunch or dinner buffet
  • Donation of Dinner for Two package, for Silent Auction


SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE

Race Sponsorships can assist you in generating additional funds for your charity.

Your fund-raising organization would set a price for each race. Then sell the sponsorship to corporations, organizations or individuals that support your cause. Charitable organizations have successfully sold sponsorships from $500.00 to $10,000.00. Your organization would know best what your market would bear.

For a race sponsorship, you could offer the purchaser the following for their investment:

  • A race designate in the Racing Program in honour of the sponsor/presenter; an excellent promotional tool which would be viewed by all racetrack fans in attendance and across North America to where we simulcast
  • Presenter's name flashed on the infield matrix board, and guests' names announced by the Announcer
  • A trip to the Winner's Circle for six of the corporations' guests
  • Presenter's name and/or logo on a horse blanket, which is presented in the Winner's Circle and broadcasted live and to all simulcast racetracks
  • An 8" x 10" colour photograph of the presentation
  • Four buffets in the Post Parade dining room
  • Four Valet parking passes

For example, if your organization sold race presentations for $1,000.00 each, your cost for the above package would be as follows:

  • Race presentation blanket - $200.00 (price may vary based on name and/or logo design)
  • VIP luncheon for four - 139.80 (based on standard buffet menu)
  • Valet parking for four vehicles - 32.00
Total expense: $3671.80
Profit per race: $628.20

If your organization sold 6 race sponsorships, at a profit of $628.20 each, your total profit would be $3,769.20.

The above mentioned packages are subject to black out dates.

We can assist in making your fund-raiser as simple or extravagant as you wish. Our Catering Sales Team look forward to the opportunity of assisting you in planning a successful and enjoyable day or evening at the races!


Contact us at (416) 675-RACE (7223) extension 2250