Akubra Kempsey Cup 2025
The race will be held on Friday 7th November 2025 at Kempsey Racecourse in New South Wales.
About the event
More than just a day at the races, the Kempsey Cup is a celebration of country racing at its finest. Enjoy live racing action, on-course dining, fashion, and the lively atmosphere that makes this annual event a community favourite. Whether you’re a racing enthusiast, a social day-out seeker, or simply love the thrill of the track, the Kempsey Cup promises great entertainment, friendly vibes, and a fantastic day.
Bar Information
This year along with our standard full bar in operation offering beer, wine & spirits, we also have several small pop-up bars selling beer along with a serve yourself alcohol vending machine’ as such truck offering beer and pre-mixed spirits
Food Options
The Hungry Puku Catering company
Fuller Foods
Gomez Turkish
Lions Club BBQ
Race Club Canteen
Agenda
This is the schedule for the day
On the day
Gates Open
11 AM
Cash and EFTPOS at the gate with $15 standard entry, or booked in advanced $25 entry.
Fashions of the Field
2 PM
Fashions of the Field registration opens from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Fashions On The Field
Ladies and Gents get your frocks and suits ready as Fashions on the field is back again in 2025. With thousands of dollars worth of prizes up for grabs, you may want to start planning your outfits now!
Categories
Best Dressed Classic Lady (18yrs +)
Best Dressed Contemporary Lady (18yrs +)
Best Dressed Gentleman (18yrs +)
Trendsetting Teen (13–17yrs)
Little Cherubs (12yrs & under)
Best Millinery
Shining Star
Criteria
Best Dressed Classic & Contemporary Ladies must wear a headpiece.
Entrants should show sophistication and style.
Attention to detail with accessories, shoes, bags & millinery all complimenting each other.
Outfits should be appropriate to the season and weather.
Bare mid-riffs or plunging necklines are not suitable for Fashion On The Field
Best Dressed Gentlemen are encouraged to wear jackets, ties or waistcoats
Meet the judges
Mardi Mangan
As a textile and design teacher, Mardi enjoys all aspects of the fashion industry. She has a keen eye for style and detail and takes pride in often designing and creating her own masterpieces.
Chris Arnold
Not one to shy away from the spotlight, Chris is a former catwalk model and stage show performer. These days, you can often find him out and about looking dapper as a show horse judge.
Emily Clarke
With a background in fashion design, Emily has worked across the industry as a designer, buyer, and stylist. Now, she shares her passion and expertise by educating and supporting the next generation of designers, while also creating custom garments in her spare time. Emily loves any opportunity to get dressed up and delights in seeing others express their confidence and individuality through style.
Elle Mangan
Elle regularly successfully competes in fashions on the field competitions and has a deep understanding of what it takes to win. As a keen equestrian she enjoys combining her love of horses and fashion when she can!
Tickets
Tickets available at the gate subject to availability
General Entry
$15
Please book in advanced to secure your seat
Reserved Seating
$25
Please book in advanced to secure your seat
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