On Tuesday, November 7 the nation stops to watch all of the action, colour and fanfare that is the Emirates Melbourne Cup Day. The distance is 3,200 metres, the track is Flemington, and the trophy is solid 18ct gold. Watched by over 100,000 this event certainly creates lots of attention.
Did you know that the first ever Melbourne Cup race was held in 1861, the winner of this race won a gold watch. Later during the Second World War the winning owner received War Bonds. Times have definitely changed over the years.
This day is also about fashion, it is a day to show of a frock, and for the men to wear a suit. The word on the street is that this year is all about pastels. Don’t be afraid to add a splash of colour, and try to avoid black. Apparently simplicity and elegance are what the Melbourne cup is all about. – Kim Parnell, Editor
Giddy up at the following venues:
Smoke N Leather – is celebrating the race that stops the nation and support a worthy cause with SmokeNLeather and Rally for a Cause on the 7th of November. $30 entry fee with a complimentary drink on arrival and all door profits going to the charity Rally for a Cause.
The race will be shown on our big screens with sweeps on the day and betting facilities available. Doors open at Noon.
Free Canapes, Live Entertainment and a Shuttle Bus available to pick up and drop off on the day. Tickets are available at the door and Online
Carrier’s Arms Hotel/Motel – Is serving up a succulent Melbourne Cup Buffet Luncheon, with Mustard Crusted Beef Fillet, a creamy Potato Bake with bacon and chive sauce, Honey Roasted Root Vegetables, crispy salads and an Australian Cheese Board. The day starts from 11am and tickets are only $35 per person, this includes a Buffet Luncheon, a complimentary glass of bubbly on arrival, UBET – Sweeps, live music and prizes for best dressed and best fascinator, take part in fashions on the field, and watch the race live on the big screen. Bookings essential call: 4122 6666.
Hervey Bay RSL – Are holding a Melbourne Cup Luncheon from 11am. Enjoy a delicious two course luncheon, including a main and dessert, served right to your table, with a welcome glass of bubbles or beer on arrival, there will also be fashions on the field, as well as best hat/fascinator, and best dressed, there will be lots of activities to keep you entertained throughout the day. With a free mystery trifecta on the cup sweeps, raffles, lucky door prizes, and live entertainment with Tony Fallon, and all for only $47.50 per head. With full betting facilities available and the courtesy bus ready and waiting what more could you possibly want. Bookings are essential: 4197 7444.
Beach House Hotel – Enjoy a two course Melbourne Cup Luncheon, from Crispy Skin Barramundi with Lemon Roasted Kipfler Potato’s, Capers, Fennel and Dill Hollandaise or as an alternate drop, Roast Chicken Breast with Chorizo, Chickpeas, Tomato, Parsley and Chicken Jus, followed by dessert, and a scrumptious cheese plate topped of with a four hour standard drink package, live entertainment with Frank Benn, cup carnival fashions on the field, two Photobooth’s, a Flower Wall for personal photos, and just for a bit of fun the girls from Fantasea Faces will be on hand to provide balloon hats and flowers for guests. As a special treat to finish the day there will be a Cupcake Station. Tickets only $90.00 per person available from the gaming room. Bookings are essential: 4196 9366.
The Vinyard Wine Bar & Restaurant – Frock up for Flemington In the Bay, starting from11.30am through to 4pm, The Vinyard is serving up a delicious three course lunch with flowing bubbles, wine, beers and cocktails, (12pm through to the finish line of ‘the Race’). There will be Sweeps, a TAB Runner, and a Fashion Parade, the dress code is, ‘A Day At The Races,’ and tickets are $115 per seat. Bookings essential: 4125 6982.
