Caloundra Tourism

Events: Outdoors

Caloundra Cup Carnival

Sat 3 Jul - Sun 4 Jul 2010

This year the Carnival will be held on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th July 2010.  Caloundra Cup Carnival is the Sunshine Coast Turf Club’s major racing event of the year, this year boasting $1,005,000 in prizemoney. 

Racing on Saturday 3rd July will include the $200,000 Caloundra Cup 2400m, $175,000 Reed Property Group Glasshouse Handicap 1400m, the $100,000 XXXX Sunshine Coast Guineas 1600m as well as a further nine races with prizemoney totalling on the day $855,000.

Punters can expect full fields with high class horses and the best jockeys from around Australia, bringing competitive racing to one of the most valued racetracks in Australia.

With roving entertainment and fashions on the field this day will be a day not to be missed. 

The second day of the Carnival on Sunday 4th July is the Select Bathroom & Plumbing Race Day with prizemoney totalling $150,000.  Amusements and rides have been organised for the children on this family fun day.