The biggest event in Perth on New Years Day is the Perth Cup at Ascot Racecourse. But there are a few alternatives if you want to head out amongst the people.

Perth Cup 2008 - Ascot Racecourse – from 11am

General admission ticket – $30

Daren Reid and the Soul City Groove in the Flame Tree Garden with bars, a food court and a large screen. Trackside Racing, see the race from the grandstand or the front lawn. And the Champagne Unworry Garden has a catwalk, funky bar with entertainment, fashion, and Dirty Laundry playing after the last race.

Tentland – The Loungeroom, Smirnhoff Experience, MRQ, The Rockin Horse and EatingWA.

Tickets from around $260, which usually includes about 5 hrs of drinks, food and entertainment.

Club Paradiso at the Oyster Bar in North Fremantle with DJ Fedde La Grand and many others, from 3pm. Tickets from Moshtix from $125.

Tokyo in the Sky at The C Restaurant from 3.30pm with 6.5hr beverage package, food, complimentary massage, djs, live music and pampering Geisha girls. Tickets are $265 from the Known Associates website.

Fat Freddy’s Drop at Fremantle Arts Centre from 5.30pm, with support from DJ Vadim, Sunshine Brothers and more. Tickets from Heatseeker for $55 + booking fee.

Pseudo Echo at The Ruby Room from 7pm. Tickets from Ticketek for $25 + booking fee.

Fremantle Collectors Fair at the Masonic Hall in Fremantle from 9am to 3.30pm.

I will probably add to this list in the coming weeks, and please feel free to leave a comment below or submit an event if you know of other good events!

Tags: ascot, australia, fremantle, perth, wa

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