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Night at the Races Poster Maker
The free poster maker that creates stunning posters, flyers and social media graphics for your night at the races fundraiser. Enter your event details once — get print-ready posters, Facebook covers, Instagram posts, Pinterest pins, Stories and a free event page with a live countdown. All free, all instant.
Example poster created in under 2 minutes with the free Night at the Races Poster Maker
Create Professional Night at the Races Posters, Flyers & Social Media Graphics in Minutes
Our free night at the races poster maker helps you create stunning promotional materials in minutes — no design skills needed. Whether you’re promoting a school PTO fundraiser, a booster club social, a holiday charity event, or a corporate team night, great marketing is the difference between a half-empty room and a sold-out night at the races.
Our free Poster Maker does something no other tool can: enter your event details once and instantly generate five professional formats — a print-ready poster for notice boards, a Facebook cover for your event page, an Instagram post for your feed, a Pinterest pin for long-term discovery, and a Story format for Instagram and WhatsApp. No Canva, no Photoshop, no design skills required.
Choose from four professionally designed templates, upload your own images, and download everything instantly as PNG, PDF, or WEBP. The tool is completely free — no sign-up, no email address, no watermarks, no limits. It’s our way of helping US fundraisers make the most of their event and raise as much as possible for their cause.
For advice on designing effective posters and tips on what makes a great flyer, see our companion guide: Build a Poster — Design Tips & Free Template. For ready-made social media templates and our full marketing strategy guide, explore the links.
Night at the Races Poster Maker
Fill in your event details, choose a design, and download your poster and social media graphics
🏇 Racing Image
🎨 Design Style
✏️ Headline
🎫 Ticket Badge
📋 Event Details
Displayed on poster as e.g. Saturday 15th March 2025
Displayed on poster as e.g. Doors Open 7:30pm
📝 Racenight Includes
- Why not sponsor a race
- Become a horse owner for the night!
- Fun for all the family
- Children welcome
- Free Fish & Chips
- Disco After
How It Works
Choose a Template
Pick from four professional color schemes — each with a distinct look suited to different event styles.
Add Your Event Details
Enter your event name, date, time, venue, ticket price, and what’s included. Upload your own image — a club logo, venue photo, or horse racing scene.
Preview & Adjust
See your poster update in real time. Tweak the text and images until everything looks exactly right.
Download All 5 Formats
Download your poster, Facebook cover, Instagram post, Pinterest pin, and Story — all from one set of details. Available as PNG, PDF, or WEBP.
One Event. Five Formats. Every Platform Covered.
Other tools make you design each format separately. Our poster maker generates all five from one set of event details — saving you hours of work and keeping your branding consistent everywhere.
Poster
Facebook Cover
Instagram Post
Pinterest Pin
Story
All five formats generated from one set of event details — Oakwood Elementary PTO Kentucky Derby Night shown
Your Free Event Page, With a Live Countdown
The posters and graphics are only half of it. The poster maker also builds you a free event page — a real web page carrying your event details, with a countdown timer ticking down to your date.
That page is the single link you use everywhere: in Facebook posts, in the school newsletter, in WhatsApp messages, in your email signature, on the back of a printed ticket. Instead of retyping the date and venue into every post, you send one link that always has the right information on it. And when somebody wants to invite a friend, they have something to forward.
The countdown does quiet work as well. “Eleven days to go” on a page is more persuasive than a date written out, because it turns a distant obligation into something happening soon. It gives you a reason to post again in the final fortnight without repeating yourself, and it nudges the people who meant to buy a ticket and forgot.
It is free, there is no sign-up, and it is created at the same moment as your graphics — you do not have to do anything extra to get it.
Your Whole Social Media Bundle in About Five Minutes
Enter your event details once and you come away with the complete set: a print-ready poster, a Facebook cover, an Instagram post, a Pinterest pin, a Story for Instagram and WhatsApp, and your event page. Six things, one form, roughly five minutes.
That speed matters more than it sounds. The reason most fundraising committees promote badly is not laziness — it is that making artwork is a job somebody has to volunteer for, and it keeps sliding. When the whole set takes five minutes, it stops being a job at all.
It also solves the problem of getting other people to share. Send your committee a bundle of finished graphics and a link and they will post them. Ask them to make something and most will not. Give people something finished and sharing costs them nothing.
Night at the Races Poster Ideas by Event Type
Every night at the races is different, and your poster should reflect the personality of your event and audience. Here are four example posters created with our free poster maker — each designed for a different type of organization. Use them as inspiration for your own design, or simply fill in the tool above with your own details and let the templates do the work.
Kentucky Derby Night — School PTO Poster
Kentucky Derby Night is one of the most popular themes for a night at the races in the US — and for good reason. The Derby atmosphere is festive, recognizable, and brings instant excitement. This poster uses a bold race-day image that immediately signals “this is a fun evening.” The “Raising Money for” panel clearly states the cause, while hot dogs, nachos, and a cash bar signal a relaxed social atmosphere that parents and supporters will be excited to attend. Pin this to the school office noticeboard, share in the PTO newsletter email, and drop it in the parents’ Facebook group.
Best for: School PTO fundraisers, elementary school events, parent socials, Derby watch-party fundraisers
School & Booster Club Night at the Races Poster
Booster clubs need posters that match the energy of their sport and community. This example uses a dynamic horse racing action shot that appeals to the sporting crowd. The affordable ticket price includes a BBQ supper, and the tote betting on every race gives guests interactive fun all night long. Pin this in the gym lobby, put it in the team app, and share it on the club’s social pages. The bold layout reads well on a wall from across a crowded lobby.
Best for: School booster clubs, youth sports fundraisers, athletic association events, team social nights
Youth Sports & Little League Night at the Races Poster
Youth sports fundraisers thrive on community energy, and a night at the races delivers exactly that. This Lincoln Little League example keeps the ticket price accessible at $10 so the whole neighborhood can join in — and tote betting on every race means guests are involved and excited all night long. The beer and soda bar covers all ages, and “Sponsor a horse” opens up an extra revenue stream from local businesses and parents. Share this in the team app, post it at the field entrance, and drop it in every parent group chat.
Best for: Little leagues, youth soccer, youth football, swim teams, and any community sports fundraiser
Charity Fundraiser Night at the Races Poster
When the cause is central to the event, the poster needs to lead with it. This Rotary Club example puts the organization front and center so every reader knows exactly where their money is going — and that connection is what drives ticket sales. The premium ticket price is backed by dinner and an open bar, signaling a proper fundraising evening. The “Sponsor a race” call-out invites local businesses to participate before the event even starts. An elegant, atmospheric racing image gives the poster a premium feel suited to civic and charitable fundraisers.
Best for: Charity fundraisers, Rotary clubs, Lions clubs, community group fundraisers, civic organizations
Holiday Night at the Races Poster
Holiday nights at the races are among the most popular fundraising events of the year, and the poster needs to capture that festive energy. This example from St. Mary’s Parish highlights seasonal touches — holiday treats, an ugly sweater contest, and a bar — that make the event feel special and different from a standard night out. December events benefit from early promotion, so having your poster ready by mid-November is essential to build momentum.
Best for: Holiday fundraisers, church events, neighborhood associations, parish socials, December community events
Night at the Races Social Media Graphics — Every Platform, One Click
A poster on the community center bulletin board reaches people who walk past it. A social media graphic reaches hundreds — even thousands — in minutes. Our poster maker generates correctly sized graphics for every major platform so you never have to crop, resize, or redesign. Here’s what each format is for and where to use it:
Facebook Cover Images (820 x 312px)
Use as the cover photo on your Facebook Event page. This is the first thing people see when you share the event link, so it needs to communicate the event name, date, and venue at a glance. Share the event link in local community groups, your organization’s Facebook page, and via Messenger.
Instagram Posts (1080 x 1080px)
Square format optimized for Instagram feeds. Post to your organization’s account and ask volunteers and committee members to share to their own feeds and Stories. Use relevant hashtags like #NightAtTheRaces #Fundraiser #CharityEvent and tag your location to reach local audiences.
Pinterest Pins & Instagram Stories
Pinterest pins have an incredibly long shelf life — a pin created today can drive traffic to your event for months. The tall portrait format performs brilliantly in Pinterest’s layout. Story format works for Instagram Stories, WhatsApp Status updates, and Facebook Stories — perfect for last-minute reminders and countdown posts in the week before your event.
Pinterest — KD / PTO
Pinterest — Booster Club
Pinterest — Rotary
Pinterest — Holiday
Story — Booster Club
Story — Little League
Story — Rotary
Story — Holiday
Night at the Races Poster Images — Choose From Our Built-In Library
Every poster starts with a great image. Our poster maker includes a library of high-quality horse racing images — from dramatic dirt-track action shots to festive Kentucky Derby scenes. Choose the one that suits your audience, or upload your own. Here’s a selection of what’s available — try them in the poster maker above.
Where to Use Your Night at the Races Poster & Flyers
Poster — Physical Locations
Grocery store bulletin boards, library community boards, recreation center lobbies, bar and restaurant windows, post office notice boards, school office areas, sports team locker rooms, church hall entrances, workplace break rooms, doctor’s office waiting rooms, and hair salons. Anywhere people sit, wait, and read is a potential audience for your poster.
Facebook Cover & Instagram Post — Social Media
Set the Facebook cover as your event page header, then share the event link in local community groups, your organization’s page, and via Messenger. Post the Instagram square to your feed and ask committee members and volunteers to reshare. Tag your location and use hashtags like #NightAtTheRaces, #Fundraiser, and #CharityEvent to reach new audiences.
Story Format — WhatsApp, Instagram Stories & Quick Shares
The Story format is your secret weapon for last-minute promotion. Share it as a WhatsApp Status to reach parent groups, sports club chats, and neighborhood groups. Post it as an Instagram Story with a countdown sticker. Use it for Facebook Stories too. Stories create urgency — “Night at the Races this Saturday!” gets people’s attention in a way a static post sometimes doesn’t.
Pinterest Pin — Long-Term Discovery
Pinterest is a visual search engine, not just a social network. Pin your poster to a “Fundraising Ideas” or “Night at the Races” board with a description like “Free night at the races poster for charity fundraiser — create your own at race-night.com” and it can drive traffic to your event page for months. The tall portrait format of the Pinterest pin is perfect for Pinterest’s layout and gets maximum visibility.
For a complete 6–8 week promotional timeline, read our night at the races marketing strategy guide. For additional ready-made graphics, download our free social media templates.
What to Write on Your Night at the Races Poster
Not sure what to include on your poster? Here are example “Includes” lists for different event types — ready to copy and paste into the poster maker. The key is to highlight the things that turn a “maybe” into a “definitely coming”: food, fun extras, prizes, and the cause you’re supporting.
Kentucky Derby / PTO
- Fun for all the family
- Hot dogs & nachos included
- Cash bar all evening
- Raffle with great prizes
- Tote betting on every race
- All proceeds to [School Name] PTO
Booster Club / Little League
- 8 thrilling races on the big screen
- Tote betting on every race
- BBQ supper included
- Bar open all evening
- Raffle & auction
- Sponsor a horse from $25
Rotary / Charity
- Professional night at the races entertainment
- Tote betting with cash prizes
- Grand raffle — amazing prizes
- Dinner & open bar included
- Sponsor a race from $30
- All profits to [Charity Name]
Holiday / Parish
- Festive fun for everyone
- Holiday treats & cookies included
- Ugly sweater contest — prizes!
- Grand holiday raffle
- Tote betting on every race
- Bar open all evening
Quick Tips for an Effective Night at the Races Poster
Include the five essentials. Every poster must answer: What is it? When is it? Where is it? How much are tickets? How do people buy them?
Mention the cause. “All proceeds to Oakwood Elementary PTO” or “Raising funds for Lincoln Little League” adds emotional motivation that drives ticket sales.
Use a quality image. Upload a landscape photo at least 1200px wide — a club logo, venue photo, or horse racing scene makes your poster stand out from a plain text flyer.
Print on decent paper. 24lb+ paper for a professional feel. Photo paper for display copies at the venue entrance.
Start early. Put posters up 6–8 weeks before the event. For more promotion ideas, see our detailed poster design guide.
A Great Poster Is Just the Start
Your poster gets people through the door. A well-organized event is what raises the real money — a well-run evening can raise $2,000–$8,000.
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Night at the Races Kits — From $79
Professional race footage, MC notes, printable race cards, and everything you need to run the event. Instant digital delivery.
Planning Guide — Free
Step-by-step guide covering venue selection, ticket pricing, tote management, and volunteer coordination.
Revenue Calculator — Free
Enter your guest count and ticket price to see a detailed breakdown of your expected fundraising income.
Who Is This Poster Maker For?
The Night at the Races Poster Maker is designed for anyone organizing a fundraising event in the US. It’s completely free and requires no design skills, software, or sign-up.
Your Complete Night at the Races Promotional Toolkit
The poster maker is one part of a complete set of free marketing tools we provide for event organizers:
| Resource | What It Is | Best For | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poster Maker (this page) | Custom poster & social media graphic builder | Posters, flyers, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Stories | Free |
| Social Media Templates | Ready-made graphics for Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp | Quick social media posting | Free |
| Poster Design Guide | Design tips & downloadable template | Poster advice & manual design | Free |
| Marketing Strategy Guide | Complete 6-8 week promotional playbook | Planning your campaign | Free |
| Event Checklist | Complete planning checklist from start to finish | Staying organized | Free |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the night at the races poster maker really free?
Yes, completely free with no catches. No sign-up, no email required, no watermarks, and no limit on how many posters you create. We provide it as a free resource because better promotion means more successful events — and more money raised for good causes.
What formats does the poster maker generate?
Five formats from one set of event details: a print-ready poster (letter size, for notice boards and printing), a Facebook cover image (820x312px for event pages), an Instagram post (1080x1080px square), a Pinterest pin (tall portrait format), and a Story (for Instagram Stories, WhatsApp Status, and Facebook Stories). All available as PNG, PDF, or WEBP.
Can I upload my own images?
Yes. Upload your own photos — a club logo, venue photo, horse racing image, or anything else — directly into the poster maker. For best results, use landscape-oriented images at least 1200 pixels wide. JPG, PNG, and WEBP formats are all supported.
What size are the posters?
Posters are generated at print-ready resolution for standard letter size (8.5″ x 11″) — the standard size for bulletin boards, window displays, and printed flyers. Download and print at home, at the office, or take the file to your local print shop. For best results, print on 24lb+ paper.
Can I make a poster on my phone?
Yes. The poster maker works in any web browser on mobile, tablet, and desktop. You can create and download posters directly on your phone — handy for making quick social media graphics while you’re out and about.
How many templates are available?
Four professionally designed color scheme templates, each with a distinct look. All templates use the same easy form, so you can try each one and pick the design that best suits your event’s tone and audience.
Do I need to buy a kit to use the poster maker?
No — it’s a standalone free tool for anyone. That said, if you’re planning a night at the races, our packages from $79 include everything you need to run the event — professional race footage, MC notes, tote system, race cards, and more.
What should I include on my poster?
Every effective poster needs: the event name, date, door opening time, venue name and address, ticket price, how to buy tickets or RSVP, and the cause or organization benefiting. The poster maker has fields for all of these. For wording inspiration, scroll up to the poster wording examples section above.
How do I make a flyer for WhatsApp?
Use the Story format — it’s sized perfectly for sharing as a WhatsApp Status or as a direct message image. The poster and Instagram post formats also work well as WhatsApp attachments. Simply create your poster, download the formats you need, and share them directly from your phone’s gallery to WhatsApp.
How far in advance should I start promoting my event?
Start 6–8 weeks before the event. Put up posters and share on social media early, then increase the frequency as the date approaches. Use Story format for last-minute reminders in the final week. For a complete promotional timeline, see our marketing guide.
Can I use the poster for a charity event?
Absolutely — that’s exactly what it’s built for. No attribution or permission needed. Whether you’re raising money for a school, church, civic organization, or local charity, the poster maker is yours to use freely.
Is this only for US events?
Race-Night.com is focused on the US market, but the poster maker works for anyone anywhere. Night at the races events are popular across the US, Canada, Australia, and beyond. Our sister site Racenight.me.uk serves the UK market with the same free tool.
Do I get an event page as well as the graphics?
Yes. Alongside the poster and social graphics, the poster maker creates a free event page carrying your event details, with a countdown timer running down to your date. It is created at the same time and costs nothing.
Does the event page have a countdown timer?
It does. The page counts down to your event date, which gives you a reason to share it again as the night gets closer and turns a distant date into something that feels imminent.
How long does the whole set take to make?
About five minutes. You enter your event details once and get the poster, Facebook cover, Instagram post, Pinterest pin, Story and your event page from that single set of details.
Ready to Create Your Poster?
Enter your event details once — get your poster, Facebook cover, Instagram post, Pinterest pin, and Story in seconds.
More Night at the Races Resources
- How to Run a Night at the Races — Complete step-by-step planning guide
- Fundraising Calculator — Estimate your fundraising potential
- 500+ Horse Names — Funny, creative, and themed name ideas
- Easy Tote System — Run the betting on the night with ease
- Event Checklist — Everything you need to stay on track
- FAQs — Answers to common night at the races questions
