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Brisbane’s annual Ekka Races 2011

Monday, August 15th, 2011

Brisbane’s annual Ekka Race day is due to take place at Eagle Farm racecourse this Wednesday August 17, 2011.

The Ekka Races take place on a public holiday in Brisbane, allowing all the city’s residents to attend the track.

With the first race set to jump at 12.10pm (AEST), doors will open at 10.30am for a day full of quality racing, fashion and entertainment.

The day incorporates the best features of the much loved Ekka along with the thrill of horse racing by featuring live music and DJ’s, as well as carnival rides and a sideshow alley.

The Ekka Races are once again set to masterfully combine the party atmosphere of a festival with the classic racing backdrop of race days such as the Melbourne Cup.

As well as the unforgettable entertainment on track, the 2011 Ekka Races will be home to a number of competitions offering great prizes.

Tickets for this year’s event can be purchased online or at the gate, with patrons able to choose from general admission, Member for a Day or Bundaberg Five Marquee passes.

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Ekka Races 2010 Tickets Now on Sale

Sunday, July 4th, 2010

Tens of thousands of fans rocked out at the races in 2009. In 2010, it’s back and better than ever. The annual Exhibition Wednesday Races will take over Eagle Farm Racecourse Wednesday August 11. Featuring a huge lineup of music, exhilarating action on the track and all new entertainment experiences, the Exhibition Wednesday Races juggernaut is gearing up for a full-throttle racing experience in 2010 including:

  • FIND THE NOVA JOCKEY TO WIN 1 OF 8 iPads!! The Nova Boy will be trying his hand at being a jockey for the day! Watch each of the eight races and be the first to find him to win. All you need to do to enter is text the horse’s name & number the Nova jockey appears on together with your name.
  • BET YOUR WAY OVERSEAS – All you have to do to enter is place your losing betting ticket (TAB/ bookmaker) in our competition entry barrel to be in it to win it!
  • Enjoy Sounds of Smooth – The Bundaberg RED Rum will be home to some seriously smooth tunes on the main stage all day.
  • Walk our Bundy RED carpet – Be snapped on our Bundy RED carpet.
  • Wear RED & win – Want to win some fantastic prizes? Dress in RED for the chance to win. RED fashion spotters will be looking for the best RED outfits throughout the day

Tickets are available for purchase online so click here now to buy ekka races tickets!

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Ekka Races Photos 2009

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

Ekka Races Photos 2009

What a great day it was, I’ve got several hundred photos from yesterday so if you want to be the first know about the photos I took (maybe you’re in there somewhere!). Fill in the form below and I’ll send you an email as soon as they are live. I’ll also give you a code to use so you can download them for free if you were in any of them.

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Don’t expect your phone to be working

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

Typical to most events where everyone is trying to meet each other at the same place and time, the mobile phone networks get overloaded.

It is best to plan a meeting point at regular intervals… just like the good ol days.

Also, if you make it to the bar, get as many drinks as you can carry (responsibly!). Nothing’s worse than lining up for 15minutes then finishing your drink before you return to your friends.

Do i need to mention sunscreen? Shotgun not getting skin cancer this year by Not putting on perfume or cologne on skin which gets direct sunlight AND make sure you’re wearing sunscreen.

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Ekka Races at Eagle Farm Public Transport

Monday, August 10th, 2009

There are good public transport options for getting to both the Doomben and Eagle Farm racecourses. You can get detailed bus, train and ferry timetable information from the TransLink website.

Ascot station is situated adjacent to Eagle Farm, with direct access to the racecourse. Catch the Doomben line train from Roma Street, Central or Brunswick Street stations.

The City Cat operates down river to Bretts Wharf.  It is approximately a 10 minute walk along Racecourse Road to the main entrance of Eagle Farm (about 800m).

A taxi rank is located right outside the main entrance.

If you’d prefer to drive parking is free at Eagle Farm, which you can reach via Lancaster Road or Nudgee Road.

There are allocated disabled parking spaces in the main Nudgee Road car park, close to the main entrance.

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