By Our Reporter
The Royal Ascot Goat Races are making their big comeback on the social calendar at Speke Resort Munyonyo this Saturday.
The fun event that had taken a five-year hiatus has always had fashion as one of the key ingredients to its success besides the thrill of watching the goats racing.
Kampala’s fashionistas have reason to go all out and dress in their most eye-catching outfits as there are lots of prizes to win for the best dressed people at the event that is powered by Tusker Malt. The biggest prize is a return ticket for the best dressed couple to Dubai courtesy of Emirates Airlines. The best dressed man and best dressed lady will be winning accommodation for two for one night at Speke Resort Munyonyo and Protea Entebbe respectively. The best dressed child will win a free pony camp treat at Speke Resort Munyonyo.
One of fashion characteristics of goat races in the previous edition were the elaborate hats and the person with the best hat this time round will win a free outfit from the Halo collections.
The owner of the goat with the best name will win a special dinner for two at Serena Kigo. Already singer Bebe Cool has created a buzz for naming his goat Apass, who happens to be his music nemesis.
There will also be other competitions throughout the day coming from a selection of photo uploads that will be posted online. The best group selfie will win a gift hamper from Uganda Breweries. The best goat impression will win a dinner for two from Sips and Bites while the best cute group selfie will win a couple massage sponsored by Calabash Spa.
The event will have a glam cam area organised by Posh Junction where they will award the best female pose with a prize of hair and nail treatment worth Shs250,000. The best male pose will walk away with a free men’s grooming worth Shs100,000 and the best mother and daughter pose will be treated to a free hair and braiding session.
“The goat races are definitely a must attend show for everyone and all these prizes up for grabs have added to the excitement. As Tusker Malt, we are happy to be a part of the team that has brought this unique package that is surely going to be talked about for the rest of the year,” says Grace Namutebi, Brand Manager, Premium Beers at UBL.
There are more fun activities to look forward to with food and drinks, including a silent disco to be hosted by Sue Ochola, Posh Junction VIP treatments, a champagne bar and of course, plenty of seating by the lakeside for everyone in attendance to chill, eat and drink.
The crowd will be entertained by Fik Fameika, Simples Entertainment and Bebe Cool before the event closes with a fireworks display.
Gates to the event will open at noon with seven sets of goat races with 10 goats participating in each starting at 1.30pm and proceeding throughout the day.
