Tuesday 27 March 2012

The Wackiest Race in the World - Bylong Mouse Races


Bylong Mouse Races
We all no the famous races around the world… the Melbourne Cup, the race that stops the nation in Australia, The Kentucky Derby,  the Royal Ascot in England, the Hong Kong races, and the list goes on. But have you heard of the world famous Bylong Races?  That is, The Bylong Mouse Races.

Yes, that's correct...mice! The wacky fun day out for all the family will be held on Saturday 31 March 2012. The 2012 Bylong Mouse Races is now the 24th Annual Mouse Races. There will be kid's entertainment, food, licensed bar, music and more. Entry is only $5 per person, with kids under 12 free of charge. Check out the website for more information: www.bylongmouseraces.com.au

The Bylong Hall Committee Inc presents this annual event that has attracted visitors from all over the countryside.

Mouse Race Day
The gates will open at 10am, with the first race at 11. The Day consists of an 11-race program & all mice are provided for the day’s racing and trained for this championship event, the races include ten heats, followed by the Bylong Cup to decide the champion mouse of the day. The day winds up at 7pm due to liquor licensing regulations.

Transport
Buses available from Muswellbrook, Denman & Sandy Hollow, phone 63798252 now to book a seat on the bus.

Activities
Bylong Mouse Races
The day is fun filled for all ages. The kid’s tent operates all day with show bags, lucky dips, body and face art & their famous cake stall. For the adults there are also great opportunities to walk away with prizes from the raffle, chocolate wheel draw or have a bet with the bookies…. A BBQ and full bar facilities will operate all day. Other attractions on the day include live music, Pooka the clown and his magic show, grand auction, Calcutta, guess the weight, jumping castle and a mechanical bull ride for all ages.

Proceeds
All money raised on the day is distributed to charities throughout the local area. Our community is proud to boast that the mouse race has now raised in excess of $400,000 has been distributed since its inception 24 years ago.

Where is Bylong?
Bylong Mouse Races
Bylong is nestled in the mountains of the Great Dividing Range, surrounded by the Wollemi and Goulburn River National Parks in NSW Australia. Bylong is 77kms north east of Mudgee, 100kms west of Muswellbrook and an easy and scenic 3.5 hr drive from Sydney.  To get directions from your place click here…Google Maps

Bylong Valley Way is now completely sealed. Camping is available at the ground. You will definitely need to pre-book a site on 63798281, as tent sites are limited. For Accommodation in the area in local hotels and motels please visit www.bylongaccommodation.com.au or www.rylstone.com

For a wonderful day of fun filled entertainment at a very unique event, don’t forget the 2012 Mouse Races will be held on Saturday March 31st and remember, the only rule on the day is - STRICTLY NO CATS ALLOWED !

Awards
The Bylong Mouse Races was awarded the “Community Event of The Year” at the Mid Western Regional Australia Day Award ceremony in 2008.

Bylong Mouse Races
Contact
Jodie Nancarrow - Phone: 02 6379 8352 or 0428 215529
Andrew Wallings - Ph: 63798246
Mob: 0428 964642
Check out the website for more information: www.bylongmouseraces.com.au

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