Be part of Australia's most loved and iconic world-class event, the Melbourne Cup Carnival. Experience this incredible event that combines sport, entertainment, fashion and food – all in one place, the stunning Flemington Racecourse. Glamorous, refined and full of history, the Melbourne Cup Carnival is a must-do event for Melburnians and visitors alike.
The Park returns in 2019 with another awesome music lineup! Across the four huge days of the Melbourne Cup Carnival catch some of Australia’s hottest music talent performing live on The Park main stage.
A playground of endless fun and frivolity, The Park is exciting, unexpected, carefree and a whole lot of fabulous.
Australia's largest outdoor fashion event includes competitions for women and men, as well as industry awards for fashion designers and milliners.
On Stakes Day racegoers can enjoy a fun, friendly atmosphere with an abundance of free activities for children, as well as great racing.
Flemington is home to 14 Group 1 feature races each year, with 8 of these taking place during the Melbourne Cup Carnival. Experience the very best of thoroughbred horse racing through the Melbourne Cup Carnival including the internationally renowned Lexus Melbourne Cup.
Experience the magic of the Melbourne Cup Carnival in one of our enviable restaurants, venues or marquees.
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12:19pm
17 October, 2019
15 October, 2019
14 October, 2019
10 October, 2019
Since 2003, the Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour has provided rural, regional and metropolitan communities across Australia and New Zealand a chance to experience the magic of the cup.
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On Monday 4 November, 2019, the ‘race that stops a nation™’ will bring Melbourne to a standstill as the Lexus Melbourne Cup Parade makes its way down Swanston Street to Federation Square from 12pm.
Pin & Win is the VRC's major annual fundraising activity. Purchase a 2019 Lexus Melbourne Cup lapel for your chance to win some great prizes.