2020 Grafton Carnival Cancelled

By GRNSW

The Grafton Greyhound Racing Club in conjunction with Greyhound Racing NSW wish to advise today that due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the time-honoured Grafton Winter racing carnival will not take place this year.

The carnival, which has become an institution in the sport in NSW, and subsequently given significant benefits to the local community in the region during the first two weeks of July, has today become the latest event forced to be cancelled due to the pandemic.

Whilst it is a difficult decision for the club, GRNSW are mindful of the current warnings of the relevant health authorities and the Government, and traditionally the carnival attracts people from right across Australia, which naturally requires significant travel considerations.

The carnival also has a strong social element and given the current social distancing practices and the nature of people camping on-site, it would not be appropriate to continue this year.

“We are all very disappointed that the Grafton">Grafton Carnival can’t go ahead this year, but with the situation that we are all in, we can’t do anything else really,” Grafton president John Corrigan said.

“We now must look to a bigger and better carnival in 2021 when we will be racing on our new racetrack.”

The Grafton Club looks forward to still supporting participants in the region at this current time with ongoing racing opportunities, while making assuring that safety and the health of all remains paramount.

2020 Grafton Carnival Cancelled

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