Avoca Shire Turf Club

Avoca Cup

Sat 17 Oct 2009

Green grass. Blue skies. A magical view of the Pyrenees ranges. Great local food and wine. Live music. Fashion. Fun for the kids. A thrilling day of thoroughbred racing – There’s something special about the 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 2009 the Avoca Cup!

Come and Enjoy

Country thoroughbred racing at its finest
A delicious range of local wines
‘Stryde’ Fashions on the Field
A fashion parade of clothing and accessories
Ballarat’s own eight-piece ‘Biggish Band’
The national anthem live
Roving local band ‘Bobsy-Die’
A wide variety of gourmet food stalls
Endless fun for the kids
A night under the stars camping on the racecourse

'Stryde' Fashions on the Field

Enter the biggest Avoca Cup day Fashions on the Field event ever!

‘Stryde’ Lady of the Day

$500 Stryde voucher

$500 Mirenesse gift basket

One night accommodation for two at Mantra on Jolimont (inc breakfast, wine, chocolates & parking)

$150 Rings On Her Fingers voucher, plus 2 fascinators of choice and a 4 week jewellery course

$250 Coco Pink voucher

$100 Rokk66 voucher

5 tickets to the ANZAC Day Avoca Races

Total Value of over $2,200

Need accessories for your Cup outfit.

Click here to check out Stryde's website.

For unique handmade jewellery and a great range of facinators head to Rings on Her Fingers in Doveton Street, Ballarat.

‘Pink Pony’ Contemporary Outfit of the Day

$500 Pink Pony voucher

Head to Pink Pony in Sturt Street or Coco Pink in Pleasant Street, Ballarat for your outfit for the Avoca Cup Fashions competition....

‘Rokk66’ Couple of the Day

$350 Rokk66 voucher

$100 Stryde voucher

$100 Rings On Her Fingers voucher, plus a fascinator of choice and a girls night in package for 4

10 tickets to the ANZAC Day Avoca Races

Total Value of over $800

Rokk66 have a great range of new look spring outfits for the Taltarni Avoca Cup. Check out our stores in Little Bridge Street, Ballarat and Daylesford.

'Mantra' Best Dressed Gent

Two nights accommodation for two at Mantra Erskine Beach Resort (inc breakfast, wine, chocolates & late checkout)

$150 Stryde voucher

$50 Rokk66 voucher

Reserved table for 10 at the ANZAC Day Avoca Races

Total Value of over $1,350

Hospitality Packages

Please click here for hospitality package information. Packages start from $20pp and bookings close on Wednesday the 7th of October.

Special Offers

Admission & Travel Packages from Ballarat

Admission & return travel packages are available for pre-paid purchases at $29pp, prior to 9 Oct. This saves $4pp. Contact Gold Bus: (03) 5335 5005.

A Night Under the Stars

Make your visit to the Pyrenees a unique experience and camp the night at the racecourse. Campsites are un-powered and the toilet & shower facilities aren’t flash, but for $10 a campsite – it’s priceless!

For bookings contact Gus Harrison on (03) 5467 2321. Bookings close 16/10/09.

Record their Special Day in the Racebook

Marquee holders celebrating a special occasion can purchase a full page racebook ad for $150 or ½ page for $75. Contact Vanessa Briody by 1/10/09 to make arrangements.

Event Details

Admission

Adults $15; Concession $10 (student & pension card holders)

Children U/16 Free (when accompanied by an adult)

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

Free parking on-course

Location

Avoca racecourse is situated 185km North West of Melbourne, 45 minute drive from Ballarat, 35 minutes from Ararat, 45 minutes from St Arnaud & 25 minutes from Maryborough.

Transport Options

Rail to Ballarat – phone VLine 13 61 96

Coach from Ballarat – phone 5335 5005