Caulfield Festival Family Day
Saturday, 11 February 2012, 10:30am to 6:00pmThe Group One $402,000 Sportingbet C.F. Orr Stakes is one of the most coveted races during the Caulfield Summer Festival of Racing. With a history dating back 88 years, many champions of the turf including Maldivian, El Segundo, Elvstroem, Lonhro, Redoute’s Choice and Saintly have been successful in this weight-for-age showpiece. Last year, Typhoon Tracy claimed top prize for the second year running.
Caulfield Festival Family Day also marks the second leg of the Patinack Farm Blue Diamond Series where one colt (or gelding) and filly will be racing to keep themselves in the running for the $1 million bonus to be decided in the Patinack Farm Blue Diamond Stakes.
Off the track, Family Day activities offer an abundance of free entertainment for the whole family!
Free Kids ActivitiesThere will be free activities galore from 12 noon – 5pm for kids of all ages including:
Pony Rides
Ferris Wheel
Final Furlong
Cup & Saucer
Animal Farm
Face Painting
Inflatable Slide
Mini Golf
Blue Lagoon
Bungee Trampoline
Dodgem cars
Roving Clown Balloonist
Clip Clop Clyde Appearance
Camp Australia activities including Bead Making, Parachute Games, Giant Earthball and many more
All Clip Clop Club members in attendance will receive a free gift on the day.
On top of all this, take part in the additional ball games and activities from the National Sports Museum, Netball Victoria, Basketball Victoria and the Richmond Football Club. Meet some of the players to get their autographs!The CFA will be on the front lawn hosting children’s activities including a smoke house and fire trucks.
On stage will be a cover band for you to sing along to during the day and make sure you join Alvin, Simon and Theodore for some interactive musical fun on stage in Alvin and the Chipmunks™ followed by a meet and greet.
http://www.melbourneracingclub.net.au/the-races/caulfield/racedays-and-events/2012-02-11
