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Queensberry Cup

THE NORTH MELBOURNE BILLYCART CHALLENGE!

  • Dates 19 Oct
  • Time 1:00pm - 10:00pm (Come and go as you please)
  • Venues Queensberry Cup
FREE EVENT
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Two people smiling as they move forwards in a Billy Cart race on the street, while a whole crowd of people watch in amusement from the side-lines. There's a barrier made of hay, separating the race track from spectators, behind which are patrons of different ages and ethnicities, some cheering along, while all their eyes follow the racers. The racers are wearing shiny helmets, trousers and full-sleeve tops.
The image shows a billy cart race on a city street with two participants racing with helmets and goggles on. A large crowd of spectators are gathered behind hay bales barriers, enjoying the event and cheering. On a high wooden platform, an official is overseeing the race and speaking into a wireless mic.
The image shows two children racing in billy carts on a city street. The children are wearing green and pink helmets, that match the colour of their carts. The track has a haybale boundary, behind which patrons over different ages and ethnicities are seen cheering, taking photos/videos and smiling.
Two people smiling as they move forwards in a Billy Cart race on the street, while a whole crowd of people watch in amusement from the side-lines. There's a barrier made of hay, separating the race track from spectators, behind which are patrons of different ages and ethnicities, some cheering along, while all their eyes follow the racers. The racers are wearing shiny helmets, trousers and full-sleeve tops.
The image shows a billy cart race on a city street with two participants racing with helmets and goggles on. A large crowd of spectators are gathered behind hay bales barriers, enjoying the event and cheering. On a high wooden platform, an official is overseeing the race and speaking into a wireless mic.
The image shows two children racing in billy carts on a city street. The children are wearing green and pink helmets, that match the colour of their carts. The track has a haybale boundary, behind which patrons over different ages and ethnicities are seen cheering, taking photos/videos and smiling.

  • Presented by: North & West Melbourne Neighbourhood Centre

  • Supported by: City of Melbourne

MORE THAN JUST A RACE!

The Queensberry Cup is a street festival and a celebration of the diverse communities of North Melbourne and West Melbourne.
The festival reflects, celebrates and supports the local residents, businesses, students and workers of our dynamic inner city suburbs.
For one day, Queensberry and Errol Sts. will be closed and turned over to a range of creative and cultural activities!

Kindly note: A sensory room will be available for patrons with different sensory needs.

About North & West Melbourne Neighbourhood Centre

We are a vibrant community centre offering support services, learning opportunities and local community events for over 45 years.

queensberrycup.org.au

  • Duration: Come and go as you please

  • Event Accessibility: Deaf or Hard of Hearing Rating: Partially Accessible, English no barrier

  • Age suitability: G

  • Event warnings: Both Sudden And Sustained Loud Noises, High Level Of Audience Participation.

Kindly BYO chairs, some chairs and tables are provided.

  • Free Event

*Prices are subject to change without notice. Standard terms and conditions apply.

"Billycart revival on a roll as North Melbourne gets ready to rumble" - The Age

theage.com.au

"The Queensberry Cup is a fantastic race and street festival in North Melbourne" - West Melbourne and Beyond

westmelbourneandbeyond.com

Sessions: In Person Events

Date Time Venue

Saturday, 19 October 2024

1:00pm

Queensberry Cup

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