2026 Lead Up Events (TBC)

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

  • LIVE MUSIC

    SHINDY’S INN

    Thursday Afternoon: Shane Josephson
    Thursday 8pm (until late): Yellowbelly Band
    Friday 3pm - 7pm: Sam McBride
    Friday 8pm (until late): Ballz N All
    Sunday: Duncan Ferguson and Shane Josephson

    RACE TRACK SATURDAY

    Duncan Ferguson will be playing immediately after the last race at the trackside bar and once it gets dark Ballz n All 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

    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!

    St Ignatius School Bourke - Hot food / Sandwiches / Morning and Afternoon Tea (Race Day Only)

    Bruno’s Woodfire Pizza

  • Rose Isle Station

    MORNING TEA $15

    Race Week: MONDAY and WEDNESDAY 10:30am. Australian made gift shop items available.

    *Bookings required prior 0499 747 371

    www.roseislestation.com Socials: Rose Isle Station

  • Dunlop Station

    STATION TOURS $25 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

  • 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 MACQUARIE HOME STAY

    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: Shindy’s Inn & Nicholson Mechanical Services

  • Damper and Scone Bake Off

    $5 ENTRY

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

  • *** LOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL FETE ***

    PLEASE SUPPORT THIS EVENT!!!

    $10 ENTRY (includes morning tea)

    Race Week: FRIDAY 10am – 2pm. There is a variety of stalls, including 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 ($5) 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!

  • 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