Held annually in April, the Carlton Mid Dalby Picnic Races attracts up to 4,500 patrons which makes it Dalby’s biggest annual race day. The country atmosphere, where ‘city meets bush’ attracts a mixture of corporate guests and social race goers with crowds travelling from throughout Queensland and interstate.
The day will feature a bumper 7 race program, BMO Calcutta, Dalby Shoppingworld Fashions on the Field, multiple all-inclusive packages, live music and various Food Stalls. 18+ Event after 6pm - ID Required.
EVENT LOCATION
Bunya Park Racecourse, Owen Street, Dalby
EVENT DATE
Saturday, 28th April 2018
EVENT TIME
Gates open at 11am
TICKET PRICES
General Admission $35
MARQUEES/PACKAGES
Oakey Beef Exports Finishing Post Marquee $1,720 – Table of 8 guests or $215 per ticket
Brown Brothers Home Straight Lounge - $165 per ticket
Windsor Watering Hole - $135 per ticket (strictly 18+ only)
Black Toyota Trackside Marquee - $400 - Table of 10 guests
Dalby Picnics General Admission - $35 per ticket (18+ only after 6pm)
FACILITIES
Full canteen and bar facilities, eftpos facilities also available.
DRESS CODE OR REQUIREMENTS
Autumn racewear
FASHIONS ON THE FIELD
The Dalby Shoppingworld Fashions on the Field will feature $7,500 in cash and prizes across the following categories:
Katrina's Hair Design Best Dressed Classic Lady
Eyecare Eyewear Best Dressed Contemporary Lady
Lowes Best Dressed Gentleman
Telstra Best Dressed Couple
Amcal Best Millinery
Brisbane Riverview Hotel Runners-up Prizes also on offer
ENTERTAINMENT
‘The Departed’ will entertain guests from 7-11pm in the General Marquee
GETTING TO AND FROM THE TRACK
Complimentary buses will be running from the racecourse into town after the last race of the day. The last bus will depart at 11.30pm.
CONTACTS INFO FOR EVENT
Website: www.dalbypicnicraces.org.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/dalbypicnicraces
Tickets available online: https://www.trybooking.com/361319 or at Black Toyota Dalby
The information set out on this event page is correct as at the date of publication and may be subject to further change by Racing Queensland or the event promoter (if Racing Queensland is not the event promoter) in their absolute discretion. Please visit http://www.racingqueensland.com.au/ for the current race calendars. Please check race schedules for final times two days before, race numbers are not final.