2026 Lead Up Events

Get on out early and experience the local hospitality on the Darling River

  • LIVE MUSIC

    SHINDY’S INN

    Thursday: Shane Joso; Set Fire to this town
    Friday Arvo: Sam McBride
    Friday Night: Ballz N All
    Saturday:*** Everything happens at the race track today
    Sunday: TBC; The Black Shadows

    RACE TRACK SATURDAY

    Jason Hill will be playing immediately after the last race at the trackside bar and once it gets dark BALLZ N ALL BAND will be ready to rock you into the night on the saddling enclosure dance floor. *** Race track bar open late

  • FOOD

    MEALS ALL WEEK @ SHINDY’s INN

    COFFEE CART from Thursday to Sunday setting up around town pending the day.

    AT THE TRACK vendors will be setting up from Friday afternoon:

    Central West Car Club - Hot food / Coffee. Excellent breakfast on Sunday for the early risers!

    ICPA (Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association) - Hot food / Sandwiches / Morning and Afternoon Tea (Race Day Only)

    Bruno’s Woodfire Pizza

    Cowgirl Coffee and Sweets

  • Gundabooka v's Louth Golf Challenge

    $25 ENTRY (includes camp oven stew lunch, BYO drinks)

    Race Week: WEDNESDAY 10am tee off. 9 holes / Ambrose teams are decided on the day / One club rule, no sharing of clubs!

    Prizes:
    - Nearest the pin
    - Longest drive
    - Straightest drive
    - Best score

    At the conclusion of play, there will be an auction for the Royal Flying Doctor Service RFDS

    Directions: From the pub, head south towards the race track. Just after the race track, there will be a turn to the left that takes you into the course. This will be clearly sign posted.

    Sponsors: Gundabooka Station / Nicholson Mechanical Services / Shindy’s Inn

  • Damper and Scone Bake Off

    $5 ENTRY

    Race Week: THURSDAY. Entries to be at the pub by 6pm with judging starting at 7pm

    *** Double check with the pub to confirm these entry times :-)

  • *** LOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL FETE ***

    PLEASE SUPPORT THIS EVENT!!!

    Free Entry ($10 for morning tea)

    Race Week: FRIDAY 10am – 2pm. There is a variety of stalls, including morning tea shed, a BBQ lunch and massive auction. This is the annual fundraiser for the school and a great morning out.

    Socials: Louth Public School

  • CALCUTTA

    $5 per TICKET

    Race Week: FRIDAY. Tickets will be sold at Shindy's from mid afternoon. Race books ($10) will be available after dark.

    Cash (no card) settlement at the conclusion of the auction. ID is strictly required. Same ID required to collect winnings on Race Day.

    There is a dedicated page on this website for the Calcutta. Please check it out!

  • Rose Isle Station

    MORNING TEA $25

    Race Week: MONDAY and WEDNESDAY 10:30am. Australian made gift shop items available. Samantha’s cooking will be at the School Fete on Friday so enjoy your morning tea that day in Louth!

    *Bookings required prior 0499 747 371

    www.roseislestation.com Socials: Rose Isle Station

  • Dunlop Station

    STATION TOURS $20 single / $60 family

    Race Week: TUESDAY - THURSDAY 11am morning tea followed by tour. FRIDAY is a 2pm tour (after you’ve been to the School Fete) with afternoon tea to follow. No tours on race day. SUNDAY is an 11am morning tea followed by tour

    www.dunlopstation.com Socials: Dunlop Station

  • Tourist Information Centres

    There are so many things to see and do in neighbouring towns and villages on your way out. Head to the Visitor Information Centres or hit up their socials!

    https://visitcobarshire.com.au Socials: Visit Cobar

    https://www.backobourke.com.au Socials: Visit Bourke

  • LIVE MUSIC

    SHINDY’S INN

    Thursday: Shane Joso; Set Fire to this town
    Friday Arvo: Sam McBride
    Friday Night: Ballz N All
    Saturday: *** Everything happens at the race track today
    Sunday: Duncan Ferguson; The Black Shadows

    RACE TRACK SATURDAY

    DUNCAN FERGUSON MUSIC will be playing immediately after the last race at the trackside bar and once it gets dark BALLZ N ALL BAND will be ready to rock you into the night on the saddling enclosure dance floor. *** Race track bar open late

  • FOOD

    MEALS ALL WEEK @ SHINDY’s INN

    COFFEE CART from Thursday to Sunday setting up around town pending the day.

    AT THE TRACK vendors will be setting up from Friday afternoon:

    Central West Car Club - Hot food / Coffee. Excellent breakfast on Sunday for the early risers!

    ICPA (Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association) - Hot food / Sandwiches / Morning and Afternoon Tea (Race Day Only)

    Bruno’s Woodfire Pizza

    Cowgirl Coffee and Sweets

  • Gundabooka v's Louth Golf Challenge

    $25 ENTRY (includes camp oven stew lunch, BYO drinks)

    Race Week: WEDNESDAY 10am tee off. 9 holes / Ambrose teams are decided on the day / One club rule, no sharing of clubs!

    Prizes:
    - Nearest the pin
    - Longest drive
    - Straightest drive
    - Best score

    At the conclusion of play, there will be an auction for the Royal Flying Doctor Service RFDS

    Directions: From the pub, head south towards the race track. Just after the race track, there will be a turn to the left that takes you into the course. This will be clearly sign posted.

    Sponsor: Gundabooka Station

  • Damper and Scone Bake Off

    $5 ENTRY

    Race Week: THURSDAY. Entries to be at the pub by 6pm with judging starting at 7pm

    *** Double check with the pub to confirm these entry times :-)

  • *** LOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL FETE ***

    PLEASE SUPPORT THIS EVENT!!!

    Free Entry ($10 for morning tea)

    Race Week: FRIDAY 10am – 2pm. There is a variety of stalls, including morning tea shed, a BBQ lunch and massive auction. This is the annual fundraiser for the school and a great morning out.

    Socials: Louth Public School

  • CALCUTTA

    $5 per TICKET

    Race Week: FRIDAY. Tickets will be sold at Shindy's from mid afternoon. Race books ($10) will be available after dark.

    Cash (no card) settlement at the conclusion of the auction. ID is strictly required. Same ID required to collect winnings on Race Day.

    There is a dedicated page on this website for the Calcutta. Please check it out!

  • Rose Isle Station

    MORNING TEA $25

    Race Week: MONDAY and WEDNESDAY 10:30am. Australian made gift shop items available. Samantha’s cooking will be at the School Fete on Friday so enjoy your morning tea that day in Louth!

    *Bookings required prior 0499 747 371

    www.roseislestation.com Socials: Rose Isle Station

  • Dunlop Station

    STATION TOURS $20 single / $60 family

    Race Week: TUESDAY - THURSDAY 11am morning tea followed by tour. FRIDAY is a 2pm tour (after you’ve been to the School Fete) with afternoon tea to follow. No tours on race day. SUNDAY is an 11am morning tea followed by tour

    www.dunlopstation.com Socials: Dunlop Station

  • Tourist Information Centres

    There are so many things to see and do in neighbouring towns and villages on your way out. Head to the Visitor Information Centres or hit up their socials!

    https://visitcobarshire.com.au Socials: Visit Cobar

    https://www.backobourke.com.au Socials: Visit Bourke