RACE DAY INFO
Saturday 3 October 2026
Race Day Details
- Date
- Saturday 3 October 2026
- Location
- Tabulam Racecourse
- Gates Open
- 9:00am
- Bar Opens
- 11:00am
- First Race
- Race times TBC
- Last Race
- Race times TBC
- Event Finishes
- 6:00pm
Tickets
Tickets are sold online through Humanitix. General admission covers entry for the full race day. Children under 16 enter free with a paying adult.
Buy Tickets Via HumanitixCalcutta
The Calcutta for Tabulam Race Day will be held on Friday 2 October at 6pm in the racecourse bar area.
Tickets TBA
Getting There
Tabulam Racecourse
Tabulam Racecourse, Bruxner Highway, Tabulam NSW 2469
Tabulam Racecourse is located on the Bruxner Highway in Tabulam, Northern NSW, within easy driving distance of the Northern Rivers and New England.
Approximate drive times
- Casino — 30 minutes
- Lismore — 1 hour
- Ballina — 1 hour 45 minutes
- Tenterfield — 1 hour
- Glen Innes — 2 hours
Plan your trip, round up your mates and make a weekend of it.
Race Day Information
Horse Racing
Enjoy a five-race programme with full TAB facilities and on-course bookmakers covering local and interstate races.
Food
Trackside food stalls and country tucker all afternoon.
Bar
The bar opens from 11am. A wide range of canned drinks, wine and champagne will be available. No beer is available on tap. Drink tickets must be purchased near the Secretary's Office before heading to the bar.
Entertainment
Enjoy live music throughout the day, along with kids' activities including face painting and snow cones.
Fashions On The Field
Fashions on the Field is one of the highlights of Tabulam Race Day, with prizes awarded on the day. Categories: Best Dressed Lady (Winner and Runner-Up), Best Dressed Gentleman (Winner and Runner-Up), Best Couple, Best Group, Best Young Lady (Junior Girl) and Best Young Man (Junior Boy).
Reins On The River Marquee
Tickets for the Reins on the River Marquee are available separately. A charity auction will be held in the marquee, with all proceeds supporting Little Windmills.
Camping
3 day camping is available at the racecourse, with showers and toilets for campers. The racecourse sits on the Clarence River with river access for campers.
Race Day Rail Site Bookings
Race Day rail sites are available for $50 per site. Please note: these are race day rail sites only and are not camping sites. Contact Tabulam Race Club directly on 0429 614 881 or tabulamraceclub@gmail.com to arrange a booking.
Parking
Free on-site parking in the paddock. Follow the marshals.
Accessibility
Grass and gravel surfaces. Accessible parking near the gate.
What To Bring
Hat, sunscreen, camp chair, cash and your ticket.
Children & Families
Kids are welcome at Tabulam Race Day. Children under 16 enter free when accompanied by a paying adult. Kids' activities will also be available throughout the day.
Conditions Of Entry
No alcohol or glass may be taken into licensed areas. No pets are permitted. Bag checks apply.