PJA & Blue Pyrenees Avoca Cup

Saturday 16 Oct 2010

Locals catching up and punters cheering. Old friends laughing and kids' dancing. Many dressed up and some that are not. Everything goes at the PJA & Blue Pyrenees Avoca Cup!

Racing right in the heart of the Pyrenees wine region, where the down-to-earth atmosphere and spirited group of volunteers make a day that captures the essence of a true Australian country race meeting.

Join the Avoca Shire Turf Club and make your Spring Racing event in 2010 the PJA & Blue Pyrenees Avoca Cup!

Come and Enjoy

A magical view of the Pyrenees ranges
Country thoroughbred racing at its finest
A delicious range of Blue Pyrenees wines
Stryde Fashions on the Field
Live music
The national anthem live
A wide variety of fresh food stalls
Endless fun for the kids
A night under the stars camping at the racecourse

Fashions on the Field

Some will head to the PJA & Blue Pyrenees Avoca Cup for the racing, others the social atmosphere but many come simply to enter one of the biggest fashions competitions in all of country racing Victoria. Last year almost $5,500 of prizes were won making it the biggest fashions event held at the Cup in its history and this year we are expecting it to be even bigger and better. Please click here for more details.

Fashions On The Field Fashions On The Field - Ladies Runner Up

Hospitality Packages

Hospitality Marquee

Entertaining in a marquee or enjoying an all inclusive dining package is the ideal, hassle free way to spend your day at the races.

Not only do our hospitality packages provide a fantastic atmosphere and central meeting place, but they also offer a private area away from the crowds; protection from the sun; somewhere to place your belongings and a reference point for friends to drop by and say hi. From just $20pp, they are also great value for money.

Bookings close Wednesday 6 Oct. Please click here for hospitality package information.

Racebook Advertising

Record their Special Day in the Racebook

Marquee holders celebrating a special occasion can purchase a full page racebook ad for $200 or ½ page for $100 (exc GST).

Contact Vanessa Briody on 0402 9979 26 or ness@eventfulness.com.au to make arrangements.

Event Details

Admission

Adults $20; Concession $15 (student & pension card holders)
Children U/16 Free (when accompanied by a parent or guardian)

Gates open at 10am (bars open at 11am)

Free parking on-course

Pyrenees Accommodation

Avoca Caravan Park

Powered and unpowered camp sites available at the Avoca Caravan Park, please call 5465 3073 to enquire or book.

For any other Pyrenees accommodation enquiries call the Avoca Information Centre on 1800 206 622.

A Night Under the Stars at the Racecourse

Make your visit to the Pyrenees a unique experience and camp the night at the racecourse. Campsites are un-powered. Toilet & shower facilities available. For $10 a campsite – it’s priceless!
Click here to book a campsite or call Gus on (03) 5465 3231. Bookings close 14/10/2010.

Transport Options

Admission & Travel Package from Ballarat

Admission & return travel packages are available at $33pp, prior to 7 October. This saves $7pp. Contact Gold Bus: (03) 5335 5005.

From Melbourne

Rail to Ballarat – phone VLine 13 61 96 (coach from Ballarat, see below)

From Ballarat

Coach from Ballarat – phone Gold Bus 5335 5005 ($20 return)

From Maryborough

Coach from Maryborough – phone Maffesconi Bus Lines 5461 2838 ($10 return)

Pyrenees Shuttle Bus

Shuttle from Avoca and surrounding towns – phone Powers Bus Lines on 5465 3119 or 0418 394 368.

For bookings and general enquiries

Call Vanessa Briody on 0402 9979 26 or ness@eventfulness.com.au OR
CustomerFirst on 1300 139 402 or info@countryracing.com.au

Other important event information:

No Personal Shade Structures or Umbrellas

No BYO alcohol

No dogs or other animals

Have a Great Day Out!