Go Racing With The Roses In Tralee

Meet the Roses, Enjoy Afternoon Tea & A Family Fun Day Out In Tralee on Saturday 16th August

An afternoon of family fun awaits in the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium in Tralee as we host our Annual Afternoon Racing with the Roses. This year, we're hosting a special Afternoon Tea with the Roses and you're invited to join us! We are proud to be a continued partner of the Festival and we look forward to another wonderful family day out with plenty of fun and games for the kids to enjoy.

Fashion fans are encouraged to dress to impress with competitions for Best Dressed Lady, sponsored by Sinead’s Boutique Tralee, and Best Dressed Man, sponsored by Sean Hussey Menswear.

When And Where Is The Afternoon Tea With The 2025 Roses?

📅Saturday 16th August
⏰Open from 12pm, 1st Race 12.45pm - come early so you don't miss a minute of fun!
📍 Kingdom Greyhound Stadium, Brewery Road, Tralee, V92 X763

A woman in a red dress, the 2025 Kerry Rose Laura Daly, is pictured on the sand track at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium in Tralee with a black greyhound wearing a Rose of Tralee branded jacket

What will happen at the Afternoon Racing with the Roses event?

🌹 Meet the 2025 Roses & their Escorts
💕 The Rose Buds & Buddies will be there with their families
👸 Reigning Rose of Tralee, Keely O'Grady, will also be joining us - don't miss one of your last chances to meet her before she hands over the title on Tuesday night!
🍽️ Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea with the Roses during racing, see below for more details and how to book
🐾 Exciting Greyhound Racing action from 12.45pm
☺️ Family friendly event with games and acitivities to entertain the kids
👗 Best Dressed Competitions

Montage of the 2024 Rose Buds, the 2024 Rose of Tralee, an afternoon tea image set over a background of a Rose on a table setting with text saying Afternoon tea with the Roses €35

Afternoon Tea with the Roses
Only €35.00 per person

Enjoy afternoon tea with the Rose of Tralee Keeley O'Grady and the 2025 Roses and their Escorts on Saturday 16th August at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium. Soak up the atmosphere with a delicious meal, exciting racing, family fun and games and much more!

The 2025 Afternoon Tea with the Roses package includes:

🌹 Your Admission to Racing & a Race Programme
🌹 A glass of Prosecco or Fruit Juice to enjoy on arrival
🌹 Afternoon Tea served in the glass-fronted Grandstand Restaurant with views of the racing action outside
🌹 Your Afternoon Tea will include a selection of light Hot Bites, Artisan Sandwiches, Miniature Desserts and Cakes*
🌹 Freshly brewed Tea or Coffee
🌹 Family Friendly Activities at the Stadium
🌹 Best Dressed Competition on the day

BOOK AFTERNOON TEA WITH THE ROSES

This Afternoon Tea offer is available on Saturday 16th August 2025 only. Must be booked in advance and a minimum of 2 people required per booking.

*Please advice of dietary requirements at time of booking

Family Fun - Something For All The Family

The Afternoon Racing with the Roses is open to all ages, so bring the whole family! Children will have the chance to meet the Roses and we'll also be joined by the young Rose Buds & Buddies.

We've got fun games and activities for the children including:

🎨 Face Painting

😍 Meet your favourite Cartoon Characters
🎉 Inflatable games and activites for the kids
and much more!

We've got a family friendly price too! A special Family Admission Ticket will be available to buy on arrival for just €15!

Montage of images from the 2024 Racing with the Roses event at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium including 3 girls posing for a picture with one of the Roses, a group of children with 3 cartoon characters, a child having their face painted and a group of well dressed ladies at the Best Dressed competition

Best Dressed Competition

Fashion fans are encouraged to dress to impress with competitions for Best Dressed Lady, sponsored by Sinead’s Boutique Tralee, and Best Dressed Man, sponsored by Sean Hussey Menswear.

Whether you're a local or visiting for the festival, this is a perfect opportunity to enjoy the excitement of racing and soak up the spirit of the Rose of Tralee!

How much is Afternoon Racing with the Roses?

If you'd like to join us on Saturday 16th to go greyhound racing with the Roses, admission can be paid on arrival.

Adult Admission: €10, including Race Programme
Students & OAP's: €5 (ID may be required)

Racing With Roses Family Ticket: €15

All of the above can be paid on arrival at the stadium on the day.

Afternoon Tea with the Roses: €35 per person
Advance booking is required for this package, click here to book. Please note that your admission is included in your Afternoon Tea booking.

DOORS OPEN 12 MIDDAY - COME EARLY AND ENJOY THE FUN!

Please note that racing will start at the special earlier time of 12:45pm on Saturday 16th August and our normal night-time racing will not take place on that date.

AFTERNOON RACING SATURDAY 16th august