Wednesday, October 15, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Hold Onto Your Hats

Derby Day Returns to the Burdekin

The Burdekin Race Club will host its annual Derby Day on Saturday, 1 November, as part of the Home Hill Harvest Festival celebrations. The event is a longstanding highlight of the Burdekin calendar, combining country racing with a traditional black-and-white fashion theme.

Attendees can enjoy a full program of races throughout the afternoon, with plenty of opportunities to soak up the social atmosphere and take in the stylish race-day attire. The event attracts locals and visitors alike, offering both racing excitement and a social atmosphere for the community.

Having recently celebrated its 100th birthday, the Burdekin Race Club has been a key part of the region for more than a century, hosting five major race meetings each year. Its signature events, such as the Burdekin Growers Race Day in May, regularly draw large crowds from across North Queensland.

As part of the Home Hill Harvest Festival, Derby Day adds a racing highlight to the festival’s calendar of events, which celebrate local culture, agriculture, and community spirit.

Gates will open at 11:30am, with the afternoon set to feature both competitive racing and social activities for visitors. Attendees are encouraged to embrace the traditional black-and-white dress code as they enjoy one of the region’s most anticipated community events.

The event is a longstanding highlight of the Burdekin calendar, combining country racing with a traditional black-and-white fashion theme.

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