Be Part of the Drama at the Listowel Harvest Racing Festival
Hooves pounding.
Crowds cheering.
Hearts racing.
Seven days.
One festival.
Endless drama.
The Listowel Harvest Racing Festival — September 21st to 27th 2025
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From Sunday 21st to Saturday 27th September, the picturesque town of Listowel in North Kerry becomes the ultimate destination for seven days of first-class racing, fabulous fashion and family fun as it hosts the 167th Harvest Racing Festival.
One of the longest-established racing festivals on the Irish calendar, the 7-day Harvest Meeting attracts large crowds from home and abroad, who come to enjoy the thrill of national hunt and flat racing, the comradeship of friends old and new, people watching, style spotting, and creating memories.
The Directors have created a festival that has something for everyone of every age, and with entry from only €20 it remains excellent value for a full day of entertainment, plus children under 12 accompanied are free.
For more information and to pre-book tickets and corporate packages, visit www.listowelraces.ie or follow #listowelraces
Sunday 21st September – Family Day
The week opens with something for all ages with Garvey’s SuperValu Family Day. Expect meet-and-greets with Coco-Melon and Mickey Mouse, a petting farm, face painting, balloon giveaways, and a mini disco to keep little ones entertained — all while you enjoy the excitement on the track with the feature race of the Kerry Dairy Ireland Handicap Steeplechase of €45,000. New on Sunday is the Most Fun & Fashionable Family Competition, sponsored by the Dingle Skellig Hotel. The prize? A two-night stay with breakfast overlooking the stunning Dingle Bay. The dress code? As bold as your imagination — from retro glamour to racing chic to themed gamer costumes. Families of all kinds are welcome, from siblings to cousins, mums and daughters to dads and sons. Judging this brand-new fashion event is top model, businesswoman, and busy mum of four, Elvira Fernandez Zebo. She will be out and about on the course from 1.30 pm looking for finalists.
Monday 22nd September
The feature race on Monday is the John McGuire Handicap of €45,000.
Tuesday 23rd September
Listowel Races are delighted to announce that Presenter, Creator and Franc James founder, former Love Island contestant Frankie Foster, along with the Raceday TV team, will be broadcasting from the Races on both Tuesday and Wednesday respectively. Make sure to come along and say hello.
Wednesday 24th September – Kerry Grand National
Ask any racing fan - Wednesday is the day. The Guinness Kerry Grand National Handicap Steeplechase of €200,000 is the jewel of the festival — an electric, edge-of-your-seat race that has punters holding their breath right up to the final furlong. Last year saw the Gavin Cromwell-trained Flooring Porter grace the winners' enclosure, courtesy of a fine front-running performance under Keith Donoghue. A former Stayers Hurdle victor at the Cheltenham Festival, his victory again highlighted the fact that the race is attracting a higher class of horse, year on year.
Thursday 25th September – Sharp Dressed Men
Style takes the spotlight with the Ryle Menswear Best Dressed Man Competition, hosted by Michael Moran and judged by the ever-dapper Botty O’Callaghan. The winner will receive a custom-made suit worth €1,200, while the runner-up takes home a full Benetti suit, shirt, and tie. Ryles also sponsors gift bags for all the finalists. The feature race is the Listowel Races Supporters Club Lartigue Hurdle in memory of John Molyneaux, of €60,000
Friday 26th September – Ladies Day Glamour
The McElligotts Kia Best Dressed Lady competition, judged by broadcaster Louise Duffy with designer Shauna Courtney, is always a showstopper. This year’s top prize is the trip of a lifetime for two to New York with accommodation at the iconic Fitzpatrick Hotel in Manhattan. There’s also €1,000 for the most creative headpiece and €500 for the most contemporary outfit. Each of the 10 finalists will also receive gift bags kindly sponsored by McGuire’s Pharmacy Listowel. The judges will be out and about on the course to select their 10 finalists at 1 pm, and the winners will be announced after 4 pm. The feature race is the William Hill Handicap Hurdle of €100,000.
Saturday 27th September – Sustainable Style
Closing the week, Listowel celebrates its long-standing commitment to conscious fashion with its Sustainable Style Competition sponsored by Listowel Tidy Towns in association with An Taisce and Listowel Races. Now celebrating its 14th year, this is a Listowel Tidy Towns initiative to highlight waste minimisation and promote the circular economy. Judged by top model Sydney Sargent and Katie Sloane, owner of Peach Vintage Clothing, and a judge from An Taisce. There is a range of generous cash prizes and gifts sponsored by Listowel Race Company and the businesses of Listowel for both male and female entrants in the Overall, Vintage Only, Pre-loved, and Juniors/Conscious Couture categories. It’s all about re-wearing, re-styling, and celebrating fashion with a conscience so as to have a positive impact on climate change. This year, those wishing to enter can register in the fashion marquee from 1 pm.
Book online and save time and money!
Pre-book your tickets on www.listowelraces.ie and get €5 off all general admission tickets. Prices at the gate daily are €20 on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and €30 on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday.
With so much energy, style, and entertainment packed into one unforgettable week, Listowel Races really is where the excitement, drama, and fun live.
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Save time and money and pre-book your tickets and Punter Packs at www.listowelraces.ie
BUY ONLINE AND GET €5 OFF ALL GENERAL TICKETS.
At the Gate, tickets are
€20 Adult Admission Sunday, Monday, Tuesday.
€30 Adult Admission Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday.
Purchase a 7-day Ticket limited offer price of €140.
Purchase 20 or more tickets for any ONE day and receive 20% discount!
Under 12s accompanied by an adult are free
Listowel has a dedicated fashion and events stage behind the main stand so everyone can see and enjoy the daily entertainment.
Listowel is hosting a new Family Fashion competition on the opening day, Sunday, 21st of September. The theme is FUN and anything goes, so dress up in whatever makes you feel happy.
Ryle Menswear Best Dressed Man is on Thursday, 25th September. 10 Finalists will be selected from the course, so be there early if you wish to be considered. Amazing prices for both the winners and all the finalists. So be a sharp-dressed man!
McElligotts Kia Ladies Day is on Friday, and judges Louise Duffy and Shauna Courtney will be out and about on the course from 1.30 pm looking for 10 finalists. If you wish to be considered, it is essential to be there early and visible to judges. All 10 finalists will be interviewed on the fashion stage from 4 pm. The overall winner will be jetting off to New York and staying in the luxurious Fitzpatrick’s Hotel in Manhattan. Fantastic cash prizes also.
Sustainable Style Saturday returns with new dedicated conscious couture categories and cash prizes for vintage, upcycled, and younger racers. This year, anyone wishing to enter is invited to register in the fashion marquee from 1.30 pm. The Overall Winner €500; Vintage Only: €300; Pre-loved: €200; Juniors/Conscious Couture categories: €200. Lots of amazing runner-up gifts and spot prizes also.
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Feature Races
Sunday 21st of September: The Kerry Dairy Ireland Handicap Steeplechase of €45,000
Monday 22nd of September: The John McGuire Handicap of €45,000
Tuesday 23rd of September: The Edmund & Josie Whelan Memorial Listowel Stakes of €45,000
Wednesday 24th of September: The Guinness Kerry National Handicap Steeplechase of €200,000 (Grade 3)
Thursday, 25th of September: The Listowel Races Supporters Club Lartigue Hurdle in memory of John Molyneaux of €60,000
Friday, 26th of September: The William Hill Handicap Hurdle of €100,000
Saturday 27th of September: The Charlie Chute Memorial Handicap Steeplechase of €50,000
