The 2016 Festival runs froms Tuesday 26th to Saturday 30th April 2016.

The 2016 Festival runs froms Tuesday 26th to Saturday 30th April 2016.

Festival Race Times (based on previous year. Subject to minor changes)
Day	Gates Open	First Race	Last Race
Tuesday	12 noon	3.40pm	7.15pm          (Bar Info: Last orders 9.15, bars close 9.45pm)
Wednesday	12 noon	3.40pm	7.15pm          (Bar Info: Last orders 9.15, bars close 9.45pm)
Thursday	12 noon	3.40pm	7.45pm         (followed By Goffs Festival Sale in parade ring)
Friday	12 noon	3.40pm	7.45pm        (Bar Info: Last orders 9.30, bars close at 10pm sharp)
Saturday	11.30am	2.30pm	6.45pm         (Bar Info:  Last orders 8pm, bars close 8.30pm sharp)

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• Tuesday: BoyleSports Champion Chase Day
  The opening day is a feast for racing fans with three Grade 1 races including the feature BoyleSports Champion Chase. In addition there are two other Grade 1's, The Herald Champion Novice Hurdle over 2 miles and the Growise Novice Chase over 3 miles. There are 7 races this day. First race 3.40pm and the last race is at  7.15pm.
• Wednesday:  Bibby Financial Services Ireland Punchestown Gold Cup Day 
  The highlight of the chase calendar with the Grade 1 Bibby Financial Services Ireland Punchestown Gold Cup. This day also features the hotly contested Attheraces.com Irish Champion Bumper,The Grade 1 Irish Daily Mirror Novice Hurdle over 3 miles and the Weatherbys GSB EBF Mares Flat Race (Listed Race). First race 3.40pm and the last race is at 7.15pm.
• Thursday: The Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle Day 
  There are two Grade 1 races including the Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle  and the Ryanair Novice Chase over 2 miles not to mention the famous La Touche Cross Country race on day three of the festival. First race 3.40pm and the last race is at 7.15pm.
• Friday: The BETDAQ Champion Hurdle day 
  The jewel in the crown of the Festival. A favourite with race goers, locals and socialisers alike. This day gets the largest crowds and has a real party atmosphere. The quality of racing is fantastic with the best two mile hurdlers battling for the champion title.First race 3.40 last race 7.45pm.
• Saturday: The AES Festival Family Day 
  Since its introduction as a Festival day the Saturday has become the second biggest day of the entire event festival. The focus is on youth with the Champion 4 year old hurdle being the feature race. The Junior Jockey Fun Club is also available that day with pony rides, face painting, bouncy castles and so much more. A favourite with groups, locals and families. First race 2.30 last race 6.45pm.