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Spring Racing at Fed Square

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Dates

Saturday 30 October 2021
All Day

Tuesday 2 November 2021
All Day

Thursday 4 November 2021
All Day

Saturday 6 November 2021
All Day

Venue

Main Square

Access

Lift access
Wheelchair accessible

Getting There

Head down to Fed Square to catch all the action from this year’s Spring Racing Carnival and score some great food and beverage giveaways!

We’ll have our comfy deckchair seating and umbrellas out, our famous astroturf circles dotted around the square for your picnic-style gatherings – and with the sun shining, it’s the perfect time to say hello again and celebrate all Melbourne has to offer!

For the Big Four race days (Derby Day, the Melbourne Cup, Oaks and Stakes Days), we’ve got some smashing giveaways to woo you down to the Square.

Check them out below and gather your picnicking troupe for this Spring Racing Carnival!

A person holding an aperol spritz at Riverland Bar
Derby Day at Riverland – Spritz on us

30 October

Head down to Riverland at Fed Square on Derby Day, and for the first 50 people (limit one per person) to say the code word ‘Filly‘, you’ll receive a free Spritz (Aperol, Grapefruit or Pornstar Spritz) care of Fed Square. Bookings Essential.

*You must be double vaccinated to enter venue.

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A photo of a red cocktail in a glass with a stem next to a small chocolate tart with pistachio dust on the plate and sliced strawberry on the chocolate
Cup Day with Big Esso

2 November

Head down to Big Esso by Mabu Mabu at Fed Square on Melbourne Cup Day, and for the first 50 people (limit one per person) to say the code word ‘Giddy Up‘, you’ll receive a free Native Cocktail and small share plate care of Fed Square. Bookings Essential.

*You must be double vaccinated to enter venue.

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Two people sitting at the bar at Hero ACMI with their backs to the camera
Oaks Day at HERO – $50 credit!

4 November

On Oaks Day, the first 50 people (limit one credit per booking) to book at Hero will receive a $50 credit towards their meal/drink when they dine care of Fed Square. Must dine prior to 24 December. Simply add the code word OAKS to the special request box when booking and the team at Hero will confirm if you are 1 of the lucky 50 people.

*You must be double vaccinated to enter venue.

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A hamper of food from Transport Hotel
Stakes Day – picnic with Transport

6 November, collect from 11am on Stakes Day

Enjoy a complimentary picnic with Transport Hotel this Stakes Day! The first 50 people (limit one per customer) to visit Transport and say the code word ‘Jockey’ will receive a free Stakes Day Picnic Hamper for one, worth $50, to enjoy while watching the race. The hamper includes:

  • Fresh bread – mini baguette
  • Cured salmon with horseradish crème fraiche
  • Wagyu bresaola
  • Saprissa salami
  • Pickles (red onions and green chilli)
  • Ranch dressing
  • Roast Chicken Bois Boudran
  • Fresh green leaf salad with balsamic dressing
  • Cheddar cheeses and crackers
  • Chocolate brownies

*You must be double vaccinated to enter venue to collect.