ECHUCA RACING CLUB IS SET TO HOST IT’S MELBOURNE CUP DAY CELEBRATION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5.
The event promises a day filled with racing, fashion, entertainment and family activities in the heart of country Victoria.
The popular Fashions on the Field competition will return, showcasing colourful and creative expressions from participants of all ages.
Attendees can choose from a variety hospitality options, including the Punteers Club Marquee hosted by Mick McGuane with catering by Two Tarts, or the beer garden featuring live music and finger food.
Umbrella packages, members only dining, and general admission are also available.
The $8 million Lexus Melbourne Cup will be broadcast live on the big screen.
“Melbourne Cup Day is the pinnacle of racing in Australia, so it always makes for a special event for us,” Echuca Racing Club track manager Jarratt Farley said.
“The Melbourne Cup is currently our biggest attended day for the season, and we will be looking at approximately 3000 people to attend that event which will be great, that’s a really good number for us.
“It’s always a fantastic day and the spring weather tends to bring a party atmosphere and plenty of attendees.
“We always look forward to it and it is a bit of an honour for us to race on Melbourne Cup Day.”
Free shuttle buses will operate from 10:30am, with pick-up points in Echuca and Moama, running until about 5:30pm.
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