Five Melbourne Cup events you can attend in Toowoomba
THE race that stops the nation is less than one month away with many venues around Toowoomba gearing up to host events for the Melbourne Cup.
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Whether you are looking for a reason to get dressed up or simply love the thrill of horse racing there are events for you in town.
While some venues are still busy preparing their big day, there are many who already have tickets available to their parties so if you want to get in early here are 5 Melbourne Cup events being held on Tuesday, November 3.
1. The Rock
The Rock is hosting its first Melbourne Cup day event with a sophisticated cocktail party that includes a 4.5 hour beverage package.
Guests can indulge in champagne, wine, beer and spirits, along with a gourmet selection of prawns, an oyster station, bao bun bar and taco bar.
Attendees can sip and socialise with live racing broadcasts across nine screens throughout the venue, on-site bookmaker, lucky door prizes, sweeps and live music.
Time: 11.30am
Tickets: $180 from bit.ly/2ShXPt2
2. Fitzy’s
Following an epic event in 2019, Fitzy’s have decided to bring back the party for Melbourne Cup 2020.
Guests are asked to frock up and get ready to party with a four-hour package.
There will be canapes, fresh seafood, charcuterie, served in a COVID-19 safe style, along with drinks including moet and chandon, premium beers, wines and cocktails.
There will live entertainment, race coverage and sweeps.
Time: 11.30am
Tickets: $160 from www.toowoombatickets.com.au/event/11945
3. Urban Grounds Cafe
Enjoy the excitement of Melbourne Cup at the One Wish, One Cure Melbourne Cup Luncheon held at Urban Grounds Cafe.
Head to the venue for a day of fashion, food and horses all while raising funds to purchase equipment and resources for Type 1 Diabetes patients of Darling Downs Health.
Time: 11am
Tickets: $90 from www.trybooking.com/BLRMM
4. Club Toowoomba
Spend your afternoon watching horse racing while dining on a three-course spring luncheon with champagne on arrival at Club Toowoomba.
There will be live music, Fashions on the ‘Green’, sweeps, raffles and all the racing displayed on the big screen.
The event is sponsored by Browns Brothers Wines.
Time: 12pm
Tickets: $55 from www.trybooking.com/BLSLE
5. Club Glenvale
Join Club Glenvale for a day of frills, fun and fascinators.
This year’s three-course Melbourne Cup luncheon includes a glass of bubbles on arrival, alternate drop menu, best dressed and lucky door prizes.
There are plenty of televisions to watch the race plus TAB facilities.
Time: 11.30am
Tickets: Phone 4633 1229.