Oktoberfest
Oct 9, 16 & 30
Beer, Beats and Bavarian Cheer
Oktoberfest is back at Happy Valley Racecourse, bringing three Wednesdays of pure Bavarian joy on October 9, 16 and 30. The Racecourse will be transformed into a full-blown festival, where the excitement of live horseracing meets the high-energy atmosphere of Germany’s legendary beer halls—it’s the ultimate fusion of tradition and excitement. So, grab your crew, raise your stein, and experience an Oktoberfest like no other in Hong Kong!
Oct 16
6:00PM at Happy Valley Racecourse
Musician
German folk band Die Notenhobler
Performance
Grand opening ceremony (The tapping of the first beer barrel)
Game
Pretzel Toss
Oct 30
6:00PM at Happy Valley Racecourse
Musician
The Young Bucks
Performance
Schuhplattler dance
Entertainment
Beer Game
Oct 9
6:00PM at Happy Valley Racecourse
Musician
The Young Bucks
Performance
Schuhplattler dance
Game
Beer Mug Holding
Oct 16
6:00PM at Happy Valley Racecourse
Musician
German folk band Die Notenhobler
Performance
Grand opening ceremony (The tapping of the first beer barrel)
Game
Pretzel Toss
Oct 30
6:00PM at Happy Valley Racecourse
Musician
The Young Bucks
Performance
Schuhplattler dance
Entertainment
Beer Game
Oct 9
6:00PM at Happy Valley Racecourse
Musician
The Young Bucks
Performance
Schuhplattler dance
Game
Beer Mug Holding
Oct 16
6:00PM at Happy Valley Racecourse
Musician
German folk band Die Notenhobler
Performance
Grand opening ceremony (The tapping of the first beer barrel)
Game
Pretzel Toss
Bites & Sips
Bavarian Delicacies
Foodies can indulge in a delectable array of traditional Bavarian delicacies including mouthwatering sausages, crispy pork knuckle and freshly baked pretzels from our popular food truck.
Joining the Party
General Admission
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To enter the Public Enclosure, simply use your Octopus card to pay the HK$10 admission fee at racecourse entrance G to get into the public area which includes the Grandstand, betting hall and numerous restaurants.
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To enter the special betting zone within the Public Enclosure, an additional admission fee applies.
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No person under 18 is allowed to bet or enter premises where bets are accepted.
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Tourist aged 18 or above and hold a valid travel document or passport for entry to Hong Kong can enjoy free entry to public enclosure.
Opening Hours
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Horse racing runs from September to July, usually on Wednesday nights (*May subject to change on special race days, refer to racing calendar).
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Opening Time: 2 hours prior to the first race until the end of the last race. If there are more than 8 races during the night, the opening time will bring forward accordingly. The first race starts at 6:40* PM or 7:10*PM, depends of the number of races arranged that night. The last race finishes at around 11:00PM*
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The suggested last entry time is 9:30PM to ensure that aside from the horse racing, you can enjoy other entertainment performances in the venue.
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The racecourse is open on all public holidays unless otherwise announced.
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Please stay tuned to the announcements on the HKJC website and social media platform for updates during inclement weather conditions.
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No person under 18 is allowed to bet or enter premises where bets are accepted.
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Betting with illegal or overseas bookmakers is against the law and offenders may be liable to imprisonment.
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Don't gamble your life away. Call Ping Wo Fund hotline 1834 633 if you need help or counselling.
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