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There is abundance of Darwin Festivals and Events all year round. Be it the sporting matches, concerts, live theatre and dance, exhibitions and festivals, religious ceremonies and community events, art and craft festivals, agriculture or harvest festivals, fashion fiestas, Darwin has something for every one. Considered one of the main events in the calendar of Darwin, Darwin Cup Carnival, Darwin attracts in excess of more than 15,000 every year. The first Darwin Cup Carnival, Darwin or Carlton Draught Darwin Cup was held in 1956 and at present, it is the biggest sporting event in the Northern Territory with the attendance of more than 15,000 every year. The scenic Fannie Bay Racecourse track is one of single a few dirt tracks in operation on the provincial circuit, and it is the venue for that sees a number of memorable racing names compete for more than 1.3 million dollars in prize money and trophies over the month long event. Popularly known as the - mini Melbourne Cup - , Darwin Cup Carnival, Darwin is the top horse racing event in the Northern Territory. The racing gets in progress with the Darwin Guineas and the celebrated Carlton Draught Darwin Cup ends the festival. Similar to nearly all most important race meetings around the world, the event is a fashion carnival for the rich and famous. So, keep an eye on the women to watch out for the big flamboyant hats. The Darwin Cup Carnival, Darwin catch the attention of many stars of the turf and famous names of the industry, which makes this event one of the must attend parties going around in racing parlors. Along with the visitors, there will be thousands of locals, who will proudly demonstrate the city as well as the territory with their inimitable style and world famous hospitality that can be experienced throughout the event.
Contact Details of Darwin Cup Carnival, Darwin
- Address: Fannie Bay Racecourse
Dick Ward Drive
Fannie Bay
Darwin
Northern Territory 0820
Australia
- Telephone: +61 (8) 8923 4222
- Fax: +61 (8) 8923 4233
- Email: dtc@darwinturfclub.org.au
- Website: www.darwinturfclub.org.au
- Location: The Fannie Bay Racecourse is situated about 10 minutes from Darwin Airport and about 7 minutes from the central business district
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