Bairnsdale Racecourse

Established in the region in 1862, the Bairnsdale Racing Club has a long association with East Gippsland. The club is well-regarded in the community, with support from major community partners including Patties Foods, East Gippsland Shire and East Gippsland Water together with a wide range of local businesses who support the race club through a range of sponsorship initiatives.

The Bairnsdale Racing Club holds seven race meetings in the 2010/11 racing season and will hold the Bairnsdale Cup Carnival from October to December which will incorporate three Cups over three months:

• Sunday 3rd October - Patties Foods Bairnsdale Cup
• Tuesday 2nd November - Melbourne Cup Day at Bairnsdale
• Monday 20th December - Christmas Cup Day

Throughout the year we also celebrate the Peels Cruisers Lakes Entrance Cup Day, Dahlsens Lindenow Cup Farmers Big Day Out and our Summer Raceday on 2nd January.

The club follows up great racing with great entertainment, including live bands, fashions on the field, free childrens activities, roving entertainers, marquees and dining packages. Be there trackside.

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