The Cape Breton Island Horsemen's Association has announced the details of its annual Awards

Banquet.

The event will be taking place on April 9. This year's banquet will be held at Victoria Park, Jr. Ranks Club in Sydney.

Jim Whelan will be the evening's special guest speaker. A meet-and-greet will take place from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dinner will start at 7:00 p.m. and will be followed by the awards portion of the evening and then a dance with music provided by a DJ.

Tickets are $20 each and will be available from Keri MacAskill, Karen Hawco, Marylynn Collins, Lisa Leblanc and Melissa Hawco.

Tickets will only be sold until April 4, so make sure you get yours early.

(With files from the Cape Breton Island Horsemen's Association)