HARTS RANGE AMATEUR RACE CLUB presents:

THE 64TH HARTS RANGE BUSH SPORTS WEEKEND

Held annually at the Harts Range Racecourse, set in the majestic East MacDonnell ranges area, is the ‘Harts Range Bush Sports Weekend’ aka ‘Harts Range Races’.

The NT August Picnic Races Public Holiday stem from this 60yr old tradition started at the Harts Range Racecourse, 215km East of Alice Springs on the Plenty Highway. See Club History

Dates for the 2011 races:
Saturday 30th July, Sunday 31st July, Monday 1st August

Future Dates for the races are:
2012 - Saturday 4th August, Sunday 5th August, Monday 6th August
2013 - Saturday 3rd August, Sunday 4th August, Monday 5th August

Over 2 days of fun for all the family.

Stockhorse Races, Rodeo, Gymkhana, Sports events including Running Races, Novelty Races for kids, Lizard Race, Ladies Cow Tail Toss, High Jump, Tug O War and Jumping Castle for the little ones.

Saturday Evening: Harts Range Ball (Gentlemen require a tie). The theme for 2012 is 'Come as your favourite Cartoon Character'.
Sunday Evening: Harts Range Dance with Talent Quest

Useful Links:
Click here to go to Northern Cowboys Association
Click here to go to National Rodeo Council

See Program Page for more details of events.

Gate entry is Adults: $15/head for one day, $30/head for 2 days. Children: under 16 are free.

Camping facilities are provided – showers and toilets. A $10/car amenities fee now applies.

Bring your own swag and firewood.

BBQ’s are allowed.

Catering is available courtesy of the Alice Springs Branch of ICPA-steak sangers, hot food, drinks, sandwiches, ice creams, lollies.

No alcohol is sold over the weekend – BYO, however there will be ice available.

See more details of services provided in the East MacDonnell area.

So, bring the family out camping for the Picnic Weekend Holiday, see how it’s done on the stations; and support local community groups at the same time.

Membership to the HRARC is open to all over 16 years of age. Download this form to apply.

CLUB CONTACTS

Email: info@hartsrangeraces.org.au  Postal: PO Box 2967, Alice Springs NT 0871

President: Peter Nicolson  Email: pjnicolson@bigpond.com  Phone: 08 8953 4605  

Secretary: Jo   Email: lucycreek@westnet.com.au  Phone: 08 8956 6303