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
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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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