2014 Toodyay Picnic Race Day

Toodyay Race Club was founded in 1865 and in its heyday was a leading racecourse in the Avon Valley. Now running just once a year, the Toodyay Picnic Race Day is Western Australia’s favourite picnic race meeting. The popular event attracts the quality of trainers and gallopers seen at premier provincial racecourses. The Toodyay Race Course is situated within the rolling hills of the beautiful Avon Valley. With picturesque views of the Western Australian countryside, the Toodyay Racecourse is undoubtedly one of the area’s most unique landmarks, all within an hour’s drive of the Perth metropolitan area. Date: 28 September 2014 – Queen’s Birthday long weekend Time: Gates open 10am – Racing starts at 12pm Gates close 9pm Pricing: Adults $20 – I.D. required Under 18 FREE – Must be accompanied by a legal guardian Venue: Toodyay Racecourse Licensed venue – Strictly no BYO Toodyay Picnic Race Day is a family-favourite event with wining and dining in the corporate tent to a variety of free kid’s entertainment there is sure to be something for everyone. Between races watch the racing fashionistas flaunt their style in Fashions of the Field and Western Australia’s fastest footy players sprint to the finish line in the Dash for Cash. Absorb the picturesque landscape on a picnic rug from the sidelines, browse the array of mouth-watering food stalls, and hang around after the races for some live music entertainment.