Parkes Picnic Races

Parkes Picnic Races Parkes Picnic Races, held annually on the Saturday of the June Long Weekend.

Taking place on Saturday of the June Long Weekend, the annual Parkes Picnic Races event is the social highlight of the season! Frock up and come and be part of the fashions, fun and festivities with catered marquees, betting and bar facilities, live entertainment and the highly anticipated Fashions on the Field event.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FASHIONS ON THE FIELD 🐎👗🎩📍 Registrations open from 12pm at the VIP Tent located next to Race...
25/05/2026

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FASHIONS ON THE FIELD 🐎👗🎩

📍 Registrations open from 12pm at the VIP Tent located next to Raceday Entertainment.

⏰ Competition Times:
Best Dressed Junior & Teens 1:10pm
All other categories 1:45pm

💥Over $5,500 in prizes

All you need is your race day ticket to enter, and remember kids under 16 are FREE at the races

Tickets at https://www.123tix.com.au/events/52067/parkes-picnic-races-2026

A huge thank you to our Fashions on the Field Major Sponsor Parkes Leagues Club, our amazing prize sponsors and judges Lisa Shambrook and Andrew Cannon for supporting this year’s competition. ❤️

📸 A sincere thank you to the wonderful photographers Franco Di Dio and Gary Bryson for generously donating your time and...
24/05/2026

📸 A sincere thank you to the wonderful photographers Franco Di Dio and Gary Bryson for generously donating your time and talent to capture the spirit, excitement and special memories of the Parkes Picnic Races. Your incredible photos will help preserve the moments that make our race day so special year after year. 🏇✨

Now it’s your turn to join us trackside for an unforgettable day of country racing, fashions, music and family fun!

🎟️ Tickets https://www.123tix.com.au/events/52067/parkes-picnic-races-2026
$20 + booking fee online
$25 at the gate
👧 Under 16s FREE
🥂 $125 VIP Tent inclusive of food & drinks

Don’t miss one of the biggest social events on the Parkes calendar — grab your tickets today! 🐎🍻

✨ BEST DRESSED TEENAGER ✨The Best Dressed Teenager category at the Parkes Picnic Races Fashions on the Field is open to ...
24/05/2026

✨ BEST DRESSED TEENAGER ✨

The Best Dressed Teenager category at the Parkes Picnic Races Fashions on the Field is open to both females and males aged 13–17, and we would LOVE to see our local teens get dressed up and be part of this fantastic community event.

Every entrant will receive a gift courtesy of Domino’s Parkes, Packed Cones, Regional Business Supplies and McDonald’s 🍕🍦🍟

Best of all, entry into Fashions on the Field is FREE with your race day ticket, and kids under 16 receive FREE entry to the races.

Everyone else can grab tickets online for $20 + booking fee or purchase at the gate for $25.

🎟 Tickets available at https://www.123tix.com.au/events/52067/parkes-picnic-races-2026

A huge thank you to Parkes Leagues Club for being the Fashions on the Field Major Sponsor along with our wonderful prize sponsors Parkes Athletics, Whato’s Earthworks, Griffin’s Leading Edge, DeJa Brew, Sports Power Parkes, Evermore Floristry, Domino’s Parkes, Packed Cones, Regional Business Supplies and McDonald’s for supporting our local youth and community event ❤️

Saddle up for one of the biggest social events on the Parkes calendar. The Parkes Picnic Races is shaping up to be an ab...
23/05/2026

Saddle up for one of the biggest social events on the Parkes calendar. The Parkes Picnic Races is shaping up to be an absolute cracker of a day for the whole family.

Here’s what’s waiting for you trackside:
🏇 A thrilling 5-race program
🎤 Live entertainment from Hunter Rawson and Foxxy Cleopatra
🥂 VIP Tent with food & drinks included
👗 Fashions on the Field glamour
🎈 Kids Corner for the little racegoers
🍔 Delicious food & icy cold drinks all day long

Round up your crew, frock up, suit up and get ready for a day full of country racing, good times and plenty of fun! 🍻🐎

🎟️ Grab your tickets now:
https://www.123tix.com.au/events/52067/parkes-picnic-races-2026

A huge thank you to our wonderful sponsors including Coradgery Cup sponsor Parkes Services & Railway Bowling Club along with race sponsors AgriWest Rural, Telescope Tyres & Batteries, Central West Credit Union and McPhersons Parts & Service for helping bring the races to life👏

We’re thrilled to announce the official host of the 2026 Parkes Picnic Races… DOOLEY THOMSON🐎🙌A true Parkes local and on...
23/05/2026

We’re thrilled to announce the official host of the 2026 Parkes Picnic Races… DOOLEY THOMSON🐎🙌

A true Parkes local and one of the most well-known faces around town, Dooley is guaranteed to keep the crowd laughing from the mounting yard to the finishing post! 😂

Top bloke. Great heart. Funniest guy in town. And an absolute crowd favourite. With Dooley holding the reins as MC, you can bet this year’s races will be full of fun, banter and plenty of trackside entertainment. 🐴🍻

So don’t get left at the barrier, round up your mates, frock up and join us for a cracking day at the races!. Tickets at https://www.123tix.com.au/events/52067/parkes-picnic-races-2026

The Best Dressed Junior category is back at the 2026 Parkes Picnic Races Fashions on the Field!Open to children aged 5 t...
23/05/2026

The Best Dressed Junior category is back at the 2026 Parkes Picnic Races Fashions on the Field!

Open to children aged 5 to 12 years, it’s the perfect opportunity to dress up your little ones and enjoy a fabulous family day out at the races. From cute and clever outfits to stylish race day looks, we can’t wait to see the creativity shine! 🌟

🎁 Plus, every junior entrant will receive a gift courtesy of Packed Cones, McDonald’s and Regional Business Supplies! 🙌

Plus Kids Corner is back again this year with plenty to keep them entertained, including a jumping castle and face painting.

Kids under 16 come to the races for FREE.
🎟️ Tickets for mum and dad at
https://www.123tix.com.au/events/52067/parkes-picnic-races-2026

Fashions on the Field wouldn’t be possible without the support of our amazing sponsors. A huge thank you to Parkes Leagues Club, our Major Sponsor, along with our generous Best Dressed Junior prize sponsors Parkes Athletics, Whato's Earthworks, Sports Power Parkes, Griffin's Leading Edge, DeJa Brew, Evermore Floristry, McDonald’s, Big W, Packed Cones, Regional Business Supplies and Domino’s Parkes. 💖

Experience race day in style at the VIP Marquee at the 2026 Parkes Picnic RacesThis premium trackside package includes:🎟...
23/05/2026

Experience race day in style at the VIP Marquee at the 2026 Parkes Picnic Races

This premium trackside package includes:
🎟 Gate entry
🧀 Grazing gourmet food by Fat Food Parcel
🍺 Beer, wine, canned cider & soft drinks
🎶 Entertainment throughout the day

The bar will be open from 11.30am – 4.30pm, giving you plenty of time to settle into the straight and enjoy all the action from the home stretch. 🏇

🎫 VIP Marquee tickets are $125 per person with only 200 tickets available.

Parkes Racecourse
Saturday, 6th June
Gates open 11.30am

🎟️ Secure your VIP tickets now:
https://www.123tix.com.au/events/52067/parkes-picnic-races-2026

A huge thank you to C&M Civil Earthworks for coming on board as our VIP Marquee Sponsor 🙌

The Best Millinery category at the 2026 Parkes Picnic Races is your chance to showcase creativity, elegance and race day...
22/05/2026

The Best Millinery category at the 2026 Parkes Picnic Races is your chance to showcase creativity, elegance and race day flair. From bold statement pieces to timeless classics, we want to see fascinators and hats worthy of a photo finish! ✨

So top off your race day outfit and join in the fun at Fashions on the Field.

📍 Parkes Racecourse
📅 Saturday, 6th June
⏰ Gates open 11.30am

🎟️ Get your tickets now
https://www.123tix.com.au/events/52067/parkes-picnic-races-2026

A huge thank you to our Fashions on the Field Major Sponsor, Parkes Leagues Club, and our generous prize sponsors Nangar Gems, Evermore Floristry, Parkes Pharmacy, Holly's Hairdressing, Dunford's Pharmacy, Erics Table and Broadway Hotel 🙌

🔥 Stay warm while enjoying all the action at the 2026 Parkes Picnic RacesThanks to our wonderful sponsor Kennards Hire P...
22/05/2026

🔥 Stay warm while enjoying all the action at the 2026 Parkes Picnic Races

Thanks to our wonderful sponsor Kennards Hire Parkes, gas heaters will be placed around the racecourse to help keep racegoers cosy throughout the day. 🙌

So, grab your friends and enjoy a fantastic day of country racing, live music, Fashions on the Field, food, drinks and plenty of fun.

Parkes Racecourse
Saturday, 6 June
Gates open 11.30am

🎟️ Get your tickets now
https://www.123tix.com.au/events/52067/parkes-picnic-races-2026

🚍 Leave the car at home and let us get you to and from the races safely.Thanks to a grant from NSW Transport, we’ve got ...
22/05/2026

🚍 Leave the car at home and let us get you to and from the races safely.

Thanks to a grant from NSW Transport, we’ve got a Plan B in place to help stop drink driving this race day.

🚌 LOOP BUS SERVICE

Departing from the Welcome Street bus stop at Cooke Park

Running between
• 11.30am – 1.30pm
• 4.30pm – 6.30pm

Cost to get on the bus is a Gold coin

So ditch the car, enjoy the day responsibly and catch the bus instead. Let’s all do our part to stay safe on race day.

The Most Stylish Man category in our Fashions on the Field competition is your chance get dapper and show off your race ...
21/05/2026

The Most Stylish Man category in our Fashions on the Field competition is your chance get dapper and show off your race day style at the Parkes Picnic Races 👔From sharp suits and polished shoes to bold country flair, we want to see the best dressed blokes trackside.

A huge thank you to our Fashions on the Field Major Sponsor Parkes Leagues Club, along with our generous category prize sponsors: Harvey Norman Furniture Parkes, Arnold’s, Cambridge Hotel, Whato’s Earthworks and Blatch’s

Entry into Fashions on the Field is FREE. All you need is your ticket to the races.

🎟️ Grab your ticket
https://www.123tix.com.au/events/52067/parkes-picnic-races-2026

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Parkes, NSW
2870

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