Galleries: Moments and memories of Gympie race days 2022

As the first race day of 2023 in Gympie approaches, have a look back on the fun, wild and a slightly tipsy memories of last year’s race days in the bright sunshine and pouring rain.

Fancy frocks and frosty beverages are a staple of race days as party-goers crowd to the Gympie Showgrounds watch the action on the track.

The Gympie Turf Club hosts up to nine race days per year, with the first one in 2023 to fall on March 4.

Whether it be in scorching heat or torrential rain, almost all Gympie race days of 2022 went ahead and became a day to remember.

After the floods in February 2022 forced Gympie’s first race day to be cancelled last year, eager punters headed to the showground despite the gloomy weather for the La Mode Hair and Beauty 100 Club Cup in April.

Patrons at the first Gympie race day of 2022.

Patrons at the first Gympie race day of 2022.

See 100+ faces at the first Gympie race day for 2022

This was followed by pristine weather at the Gympie RSL Cup Day in June where everyone enjoyed the sun with a drink in their hand.

There was no shortage of glitz and glamour as music filled the venue.

Evey Hanlon, Summer Rutledge and Logan Flack at the 2022 Gympie RSL Club Cup race day.

(Back row, L-R): Carli Weatherill, Sandy Nicholson, Katrina Grace, Carlie Wacker, Mark Wacker, (front row L-R) Daisy Green, Angela Lamb and Eric Lamb at the 2022 Gympie RSL Club Cup race day.

See 100+ faces at the 2022 Gympie RSL Club Cup race day

Colourful, floral dresses and smart shirts made an appearance at the Nolan Muster Cup just days before the Gympie Music Muster kicked off in August.

Almost 1500 people were partying at the Nolan Muster Cup, travelling from as far as Brisbane to enjoy the music, races, food and plenty of drinks.

Patrons at the Nolan Muster Cup 2022.

Patrons at the Nolan Muster Cup 2022.

See 30+ photos at Gympie Nolan Muster Cup 2022

Fancy hats and much-needed sunglasses were the go for The Gympie Times Ladies Race Day as the sun beat down on the track in September.

Hundreds flowed through the gates to enjoy the great weather and patrons at the ladies long lunch upstairs had a glorious view of the race from above with a glass of champagne.

Tee Dotta, Jen Attham and Matt Brayton at The Gympie Times Ladies Race Day.

Karina Yates, Carol Caffine and Robbie Jacobs at The Gympie Times Ladies Race Day.

See 30 photos at The Gympie Times Ladies Race Day 2022.

Originally published as Galleries: Moments and memories of Gympie race days 2022