Julia Creek Artesian Express Race Day

The Julia Creek Dirt n Dust Festival joins forces with the Julia Creek Turf Club, to present the Multicom Resources Artesian Express Race Day, a fantastic day of outback country racing for visitors to the region who can rub shoulders with locals and visitors alike. Horses from all around the North West will be competing at one of the richest race meetings in the North West Queensland. Gates open at 12:00 noon with a five-race card. Each year they say it because each year they prove it – bush racing is alive and doing stronger than ever! Official Race Queensland meet, the Artesian Express Race Day is staged by the Julia Creek Turf Club and has become an institution for Dirt’n’Dust Festival goers. Immerse yourself in country luxury of the Donnie Harris and Multicom Resources Trackside Tastes VIP Marquee. Step into the Wild West themed "Saddle Up Saloon" and indulge in canapes while enjoying premium entertainment, private whisky bar including live music and thrilling fun money casino tables. You can purchase VIP passes to this exclusive trackside marquee which includes gate entry ($25), race book, canapés, complimentary drink on arrival, entertainment, fashions on the field exclusive registration, blackjack and roulette casino tables with fun money and whiskey bar. Entry Cost Adult $25 - Artesian Express Gate entry is $25 for Adults - Children 17 and under are free. Adult $120 - For just $120 per person, you'll gain entry to the hottest hoedown in town, complete with the Best of the Bush Fashion on the Fields and access to the Saddle up Saloon's VIP private Marquee whiskey bar.