'Blue Pyrenees' Pink Lamb Purple Shiraz Races

Saturday 8 March 2008

Held on the Labour Day Long Weekend

Avoca's 'Blue Pyrenees' Pink Lamb Purple Shiraz Race Day is the perfect way to start your Labour Day long weekend.

The Avoca racecourse is located in the untouched Pyrenees, well known for its red and white table wines and this race day provides the perfect opportunity to set up camp for the night and explore this beautiful region the next day!

Head to the racecourse in the morning, find your position around the track and enjoy the day's activities which include thoroughbred racing, live music, food and beverage delights, fun competitions and free kids activities.

You will also enjoy a real lamb feast with a variety of lamb dishes prepared by local chefs, cafes and caterers including gourmet lamb and rosemary sausages, lamb souvlaki, middle eastern lamb rolls, lamb kebabs in pita and Boscastle moroccan lamb & lamb and roast vegetable pies...plus many more gourmet foods including spinach & ricotta burgers, mini beef mignon, chicken pinenut roulade, french quiches, pasties, cheese platters, anti pasto plates (cold and hot), salt and pepper squid, BLT rolls, sweet chilly chicken wraps, veggie burgers, plus something for the sweet tooth....

Event Activities

This huge day of entertainment includes:

- Six Thoroughbred Races

- Special Guest Appearance by 'Slamming' Sam Kekovich

- Gourmet Food Stalls

- Legendary Melbourne Band - Kartoon

- The Great Avoca Grape Competition

- Boutique Beer Marquee

- Horse & Cart Parade

- Blue Pyrenees Shiraz Presentation

- Free Kids Activities including face painting, temporary tattoos, coloured hair sprays, nail painting, costume      brumby races and much more...

- Plus you can camp overnight at the racecourse

- Barry Slater's Punters Club
- Big Screen Viewing
- TAB and bookmaker facilities

Hospitality Packages

Click here to view the range of hospitality packages starting from $23pp.

Package bookings close on 27 February 2008, aside from Reserved Seating which remains open until Wednesday the 5th of March. For enquiries or to book please call Vanessa Briody on 0402 9979 26.

Event Details

Gates open 10am
Admission Adults $15, Seniors Concession $10, Children under 16 FREE

Accommodation and Avoca visitor information call 1800 206 622 or visit www.pyreneestourism.com.au

Free Parking on-course

Avoca Shuttle Bus and surrounding towns - call Power Bus Lines on 5465 3119

'Camp In' at the Racecourse

Make the most of the long weekend by enjoying a day at the races, and then camping on-course overnight. Book your camp package prior to the race day which includes:

• Admission, Campsite, Shower and toilet facilities
• BBQ breakfast

$25pp (please call Gus Harrison on 5467-2321 to book)

Campsite bookings essential.

Transport                               

Coach Transport from Ballarat
Gold Bus on 5335 5005
$17pp return trip (various pick up locations)
Private buses can be booked for large groups

Coach Transport from Maryborough
Maffescioni Bus Lines on 54612838

$10pp return trip

Transport from Melbourne

Train Departs Southern Cross Station at 9:08am

Train Arrives at Ballarat Station at 10:37am

Gold Bus departs Ballarat Station at 10:45am

Gold Bus will depart the racecourse at 5:45pm sharp to meet the 7:07pm service back to Melbourne

Train travel to Ballarat (VLine 13 61 96) then coach transport from Ballarat (5335 5005)

By Car
Avoca is situated 40 mins past Ballarat on the Sunraysia Hwy. Once in Avoca turn left at Mobil service station, follow road for approx 3 km, then make right hand turn (is signposted), follow road until racecourse turn off.

Other important event information -

No Personal Shade Structures or Umbrellas

No BYO alcohol

No dogs or other animals

No personal BBQ unless permit from CFA is faxed through to Club prior to the 22nd of Feb, 08.