Mackay Turf Club

19/06/2026

POV: You say yes to Cup day 🥂

18/06/2026

🍔🌮 FOOD VENDORS WANTED – MACKAY CUP 2026 🌮🍔

Mackay’s biggest race day is fast approaching, and we’re looking for a variety of food vendors to join us for Mackay Cup on Saturday 25 July at Mackay Turf Club!

With thousands of patrons expected on course throughout the day, this is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your food business to a large crowd.

If you’re interested in securing a spot, please email [email protected] with details about your food offering, photos of your setup, and any power requirements.

📅 Saturday 25 July 2026
📍 Mackay Turf Club
🏇 Mackay Cup Day

This is one of Mackay’s biggest social events of the year, attracting thousands of racegoers from across the region.

Tag your favourite local food vendors below! 👇

17/06/2026

16/06/2026

🍻 JOIN THE MACKAY TURF CLUB TEAM! 🍻

We're on the lookout for friendly, reliable Bar Staff to join our team!

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and love being part of exciting race days and events, we'd love to hear from you.

What we're looking for:
✔ Availability across some weekdays and weekends
✔ Positive attitude and great customer service skills
✔ Ability to work in a team
✔ Previous bar or hospitality experience is an advantage (but not essential)

Whether you're looking for extra hours or a fun and flexible role, this could be the perfect opportunity.

📧 To apply, please send your resume to:
[email protected]

Come and be part of one of Mackay's most iconic venues! 🏇🥂

09/06/2026

🚨 WE’RE HIRING – BARRIER STAFF 🚨

Love racing and comfortable around horses? We’re looking for Barrier Staff to join the team for this Thursday’s race meeting at Mackay Turf Club.

🐎 Must be confident and comfortable working around horses
🏇 Great opportunity to be part of race day action
📍 Thursday at Mackay Turf Club

For more information or to express your interest, call Joe on 0422 123 808.

09/06/2026

$105,000 ON THE LINE.

This Thursday, witness one of North Queensland's feature races as talented three-year-olds battle it out in the $105,000 QTIS Three-Year-Old Race.

Free entry, great food, cold drinks and all the racing action from 12pm.

📍 Mackay Turf Club
🕛 Gates Open 12pm
🎟 Free Entry

A perfect afternoon at the races. 🏇🥂

05/06/2026

This is the big dance...

The one you circle on the calendar.
The one everyone talks about.
The one you don't want to miss.

🏇 Mackay Cup 2026

🎟️ Early Bird General Admission now available.

04/06/2026

🖤 DERBY DAY PRE-SALE IS LIVE 🤍

The black & white fashions.
The champagne.
The trackside atmosphere.
The race-day celebrations.

Secure your discounted pre-sale tickets before prices increase.

01/06/2026

🎄🌺 EARLY BIRD TICKETS END THIS SUNDAY! 🌺🎄

The most fun day on the Mackay racing calendar is coming, and now is your last chance to secure tickets at pre-sale prices.

🏇 Live racing
🎶 Stacked music lineup
🍹 Tropical bars & cocktails
🌺 Hawaiian vibes
🎄 Christmas party atmosphere

Don't be the mate paying more next week.

🎟️ Pre-sale pricing ends Sunday midnight.

Hawaiian Xmas Race Day – 12 December 2026 🏇🎄🌺 The most fun day on the Mackay Turf Club calendar is back! Round up your crew, dust off your loudest Hawaiian shirt and get ready for a tropical Christmas celebration like no other. Hawaiian Xmas Race Day combines everything we love about summ...

29/05/2026

🌺🎄 EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE LIVE 🎄🌺

The most fun day of the racing calendar is back!

🏇 Hawaiian Xmas Race Day
📅 Saturday 12 December
🍹 Tropical vibes
🎅 Christmas chaos
🎶 Live entertainment
🍾 Cold drinks
🏇 Racing action

Round up your crew and lock in your Christmas party now.

✨ Festive Fits & Photo Finishes ✨

🎟️ Early Bird tickets available now!

Hawaiian Xmas Race Day – 12 December 2026 🏇🎄🌺 The most fun day on the Mackay Turf Club calendar is back! Round up your crew, dust off your loudest Hawaiian shirt and get ready for a tropical Christmas celebration like no other. Hawaiian Xmas Race Day combines everything we love about summ...