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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

 

 

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

 

‘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

  • Civic Hall (departs 10:30am)
  • Train Station (departs 10:45am)
  • Stocklands (departs 11:00am)

Coach from Maryborough – phone 5461 2838

Shuttle from Avoca and surrounding towns – phone 5465 3119

For bookings and general enquiries

Call Vanessa Briody on 0402 9979 26 or vanessabriody@bigpond.com 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

     

 

 

       


 

 

 

 



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