Saturday 22nd August 2026

Gates open 10:30am

9 Local Races

Cairns Amateurs Day – General Admission

Experience the excitement of Cairns Amateurs Day – Carnival of Colour, one of Far North Queensland’s most iconic and vibrant race days. Expect thrilling thoroughbred racing, bold fashion, live entertainment, and a festival atmosphere bursting with colour.

Your General Admission ticket gives you access to the racecourse from 10:30am until late, so you can enjoy the full day—from the first race to the final celebrations. Take in trackside action, explore food and beverage outlets, enjoy bars and live music, and soak up the electric atmosphere that makes Amateurs Day a highlight of the Cairns social calendar.

Whether you’re here for the racing, the fashion, or the party, Carnival of Colour is all about celebrating style, energy, and a great day out with friends.

📅 Saturday 22 August 2026
⏰ Gates open 10:30am | Event runs until late
📍 Cairns Jockey Club

Dress bold, dress bright, and celebrate Carnival of Colour at the races! 🏇

Presidents Luncheon

Members: $345pp

Non-Members: $370pp

Indulge in an exclusive race day experience at the Presidents Luncheon in the Garden Marquee—a premium event for racing enthusiasts seeking excitement and elegance. Positioned next to the Tropical Veranda, this marquee offers stunning trackside views, making it the perfect setting to enjoy the thrill of the races in a luxurious social atmosphere.

• Reserved tables in the stylish Garden Marquee
• Next to the Tropical Veranda for unmatched race views
• Climate-controlled comfort
• Three-course alternate drop lunch by Coral Coast Catering
• 7-hour beverage package, including spirits
• TAB & Bookie facilities
• Complimentary race book for each guest
• Live entertainment

Great Northern 1500 Club

$328pp

Elevate your race day experience at the Great Northern Brewing Co. Cairns Super Carnival with the ultimate trackside view from the top level of the exclusive Great Northern 1500 Club marquee.

A Carnival favourite and guaranteed sellout, this premium experience offers panoramic views of the racetrack, top-tier hospitality, and an all-inclusive package featuring gourmet canapés, grazing stations, and a premium beverage selection.

• Gate entry
• Exclusive access to the premium two-storey marquee
• Substantial canapés & grazing food stations
•  Premium 7-hour beverage package – Beer, Wine, Champagne, Spirits & Soft Drinks
• Live race coverage & TAB facilities
• Live entertainment
• Private amenities

Party Zone

$142.48pp

Dance all day to DJ beats and live entertainment, then take just a few steps to the rail to watch the horses thunder past the winning post. Big vibes, big racing, all day long.

Your Party Zone Package Includes:

✅ 4 x Drinks Card
✅ Tap & Go bar facilities
✅ Bookie + TAB access
✅ Live entertainment + DJ all day
✅ Food vendors onsite (food available for purchase)

Set up in a premium party space under a marquee with umbrellas, this is the best spot to eat, drink, dance and cheer all carnival.

General Admission includes Public Pavilion

$30.75pp

The inaugural Great Northern Brewing Co. Cairns Super Carnival is scheduled from Friday, 15 August to Saturday, 23 August 2025, at Cannon Park Racecourse in Cairns.

General Admission- Saturday 22nd August 2026

General Admission 3-day carnival pass

$82pp

The inaugural Great Northern Brewing Co. Cairns Super Carnival is scheduled from Friday, 15 August to Saturday, 23 August 2025, at Cannon Park Racecourse in Cairns.

Super Carnival Pass for all 3 Days.

• General Admission- Saturday 22nd August 2026
• General Admission- Friday 28th August 2026
• General Admission- Saturday 29th August 2026

CJC membership for the day

$125pp

• Enjoy all the benefits of a Cairns Jockey Club member, for the day

CAIRNS JOCKEY CLUB COMPLIMENTARY BUS SERVICE

Leaving from the Reef Casino to Ladbrokes Cannon Park 

• 10am to 1pm every 20mins

Leaving Ladbrokes Cannon Park to the Reef Casino

• 5:30pm to 8pm every 10mins

Fashions on the Field

Fashions on the Field competitions are always the highlight of elegance and glamour during the Cairns Cup and Cairns Amateurs Carnivals. The new Cairns Super carnival promises to be no different. 2 incredible days of Fashion competitions are to be contested with new exciting categories sure to capture the individual style and personality of each contestant.

Cairns Amateurs Race Day: Saturday, August 16th, 2025

 Fashion Theme: Tropical Elegance

 Fashion Categories:

• Best Dressed Lady – Classic racewear with a tropical twist (florals, pastels, statement millinery).
• Well Suited– Sharp suiting with relaxed sophistication (linen, lightweight fabrics, bold accessories) for both the Males and Females.
• Best Millinery – Standout headpieces with artistic flair (feathers, floral elements, unique textures).
• Most Stylish Couple – Perfectly coordinated race day looks.
• Contemporary Chic – Modern, trend-forward fashion with an edge (bold colours, experimental silhouettes).