On Saturday, September 17,
2016, the Open Space Pace will be coming back to Freehold Raceway in Freehold,
New Jersey for its 5th annual Parade and Festival! The Open Space
Pace is a nonprofit organization with a mission to celebrate the horse, New
Jersey’s official state animal, and to promote open space in our nation’s most
densely populated state, the great state of New Jersey. The Open Space Pace
raises funds in support of non-profit organizations that promote open space in
New Jersey.
The scheduled events for the
day will begin at 10:30 AM with a parade of horses from the Monmouth County
Hall of Records to Freehold Raceway. We are proud to announce that the Grand
Marshal for this year’s event is New Jersey State Senator Jennifer Beck.
Senator Beck has continuously supported legislation that would expand casino
gaming at racetracks that would increase purses for the horse racing industry
resulting in a stronger equine industry and more open space. The parade features
the Freehold Township High School and Middletown High School North Marching
Bands, antique cars and various equine groups. Once at the racetrack, the
festival begins with an opening ceremony followed by a wide variety of
entertainment including a petting zoo, educational exhibits, live harness
racing, vendor tables, food trucks and much more. Throughout the day, the Open
Space Pace will have several college scholarship drawings. Any college student in
attendance with a valid student ID will be eligible to enter the drawing for a
scholarship. The CentraState Healthcare Foundation will offer health screening
and fitness demonstrations on stage throughout the day. A concert featuring The
Eddie Testa Band will begin at 1pm followed by Burlap to Cashmere at 4:30pm. The
Open Space Pace has entertainment and activities that cater to all ages, so
bring the whole family for a day of free, fun-filled excitement!
The
Open Space Pace is a perfect event for many occasions and gatherings, including
corporate parties, family reunions and many other types of social or
professional gatherings. The Open Space Pace is an entirely free event thanks
to the generosity made possible by its sponsors. We at the Open Space Pace greatly
appreciate our sponsors and continue to seek additional supporters of any kind.
The event raises funds from sponsorships, ad journal sales, tailgate space
sales and vendor booth sales. If you wish to support the Open Space Pace, or
obtain more information, please contact Brett Taft at 732-577-4059 or by email
at BTaft@umh.com
We
hope to see you at the event!
