KAMPALA – If you are a socialite, mark this date. August 25, 2018. That day will mark the return of the Royal Ascot Goat Races on the social calendar. The venue remains the same, Speke Resort Munyonyo.
The organizers of the highly anticipated Royal Ascot Goat Races have pledged to make every moment count with fun-packed activities, surprise acts, chopper rides among others.
This was revealed during the official launch of the event that was held at Speke Apartments on Wampewo Avenue, Kampala on Friday evening.
The organizers of the comeback event led by Sheena Ruparelia, disclosed that unlike the prior Ascot Goat races, this edition will be graced by fun-filled activities such as the Silent Disco, Chill-Out Lounges – for revelers to mingle, and so much more.
Naiya K ,Sheena Ruparelia , UBL brand Manager, Brenda Namutebi
It should be noted that the event was last held six years ago.
The comeback 2018 Royal Ascot Goat Race has attracted numerous partners like Tusker Malt – a Uganda Breweries Ltd product – as the main sponsor, along side other partners – Silk Events, Sanyu FM and most notably, Kampala Executive Aviation.
Bebe Cool and Rajiv Ruparelia at the launch
The last races were held in August 2011 and were very popular with the socialites and the hippies who would come dressed in stylish dresses (ladies) and overflowing cowboy hats (men).
Ruparelia Group boss, Rajiv Ruparelia confirmed the races will still be organized by the Ruparelia Group of companies.
