The fun, excitement and atmosphere that only country racing can deliver is back on-course with the return of the Interislander Summer Festival.

With 34 sensational events held at holiday hotspots throughout the country, Interislander Summer Festival race meetings are designed to offer the very best in traditional Kiwi family entertainment this summer.

There's something for everyone, with all-day entertainment for kids and adults delivering the perfect opportunity to enjoy some fun in the sun at New Zealand’s most historic and picturesque country racetracks.

Interislander Summer Festival events provide a safe and fun atmosphere, giving extended family and groups of friends the chance to come together to enjoy one of the great Kiwi summer holiday traditions: a day at the races.

The kids will be kept entertained all day with free activities, races and games, giving the grownups time to catch up, relax, study the race form and enjoy the red-hot racing action, music and atmosphere.