Calendar of Events
Carnival Live Site at Crown Riverside
Friday, 29 October to
Sunday, 7 November 2010-
The Carnival Live Site at Crown Riverside will be the number one destination away from the track throughout the Melbourne Cup Carnival. The Live Site is open 12noon - 9.00pm daily.
AAMI Victoria Derby Day
8:30am - 6:00pm Saturday, 30 October 2010-
AAMI Victoria Derby Day is considered by most racing purists to be the best single day of thoroughbred racing in Australia, if not the world.
Melbourne Cup Eve Gala Business Dinner
Monday, 1 November 2010-
The Cup Eve Gala Business Dinner held on Emirates Melbourne Cup Eve has become the must attend event for companies hosting international and interstate guests during the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
Emirates Melbourne Cup Day
8:30am - 6:00pm Tuesday, 2 November 2010-
It’s the greatest day on the Australian sporting and social calendar – the one day when everyone, young and old, stops to partake in this unique cultural tradition.
VRC Oaks Club Lunch
12:00pm - 3:00pm Wednesday, 3 November 2010-
This highly sought after event sells out in minutes and has become an integral part of the Melbourne Cup Carnival celebrations. Guests will be served pre-lunch drinks, and superb three-course lunch. Exciting live entertainment and an incredible array of fabulous door prizes are to be won, making this lunch the one ‘must attend event’ of the year.
Crown Oaks Day
9:00am - 6:00pm Thursday, 4 November 2010-
Crown Oaks Day is the traditional ladies day, where women don their most feminine outfits for a day of champagne, fashion and fun!
Emirates Stakes Day
9:00am - 6:00pm Saturday, 6 November 2010-
The Melbourne Cup Carnival concludes its festivities with Emirates Stakes Day.










