The race that stops the Highlands! Friday 22nd November at the Bong Bong Picnic Race Club, Bowral. Book your boot picnic space or your race day pass and have a wonderful day out with friends and the Southern Highlands community.
6 Race Line Up – Fashions on the Field – Live Music from local artist Angus Murray in the Public Tent
Gates Open 10am – First Race 1pm
Buy your tickets in person at the Club… Club office is open every Thursday 10am-5pm; from 11-20 November, Club office will be open Monday – Friday 10am-4pm or by appointment – Go to www.bongbongprc.com.au for all the details
Fashions on the Field for this year!
It’s shaping up to be a great day for Fashionista’s and racing enthusiasts at the Bong Bong Picnic Races this year with an incredible line up of prizes for race day.
There will be a huge prize pool, with the Women’s Fashions in the Field Prize pool valued at over $4,000 and Men’s Prize pool over $2,500.
To enter on race day come to the main pavilion to sign up for Fashions on the Field.
The Main Parade is at 12 noon with the first race at 1pm, Fashions on the Field will at 1:50pm on the main stage.
Music
Local Legend Angus Murray will once again see the Public Tent be the place to be at Bong Bong with live music programme.
Timetable
10.00am: Access to the Racecourse
12 Noon: Official welcome and opening parade
1.15pm: Six race programme: First race at approximately 1.15 pm
2.00pm: Fashions on the Field
5.00pm: Last Race: Approximately 5.00pm
6.00pm: Racecourse Closes
On the day
Official race book guides will be available for sale on the day – $5.00 each
Please note whilst there is an ATM onsite, we still recommend you bring along some cash
Entry: Strictly NO BYO alcohol permitted
Bring your own picnic but no glass bottles or glasses permitted
Lots of food options on site including: Rotary Club and Southern Highlands Rugby League Club barbecues, there will be Pizzetaro, Hot Canary Nacho & Slider Bar, Magnificup Coffee (Roadside) and MCH Coffee Van (Hillside).
Transport to and from the Course
- Departing from Sutton Forest Hotel, Moss Vale Clocktower, Mittagong Railway Station and Bowral Railway Station. Check Bong Bong website for pick up and drop off times.
- Cost: There will be no charge on the forward trip but there will be a charge on the return trip ($10.00 per person). Tickets MUST be purchased prior to boarding at the bus pick-up point at the racecourse.
- Return trips are non-stop direct to where you originally boarded. (See schedule)
Relive the 2023 Bong Bong Picnic Races: A Day at the Races – Bong Bong 2023
