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What to expect…
Kulin Bush Races (KBR) is a quintessential Australian event like no other…. a weekend of “picnic” horse racing, live bands, children’s activities, novelty events and welcoming country hospitality. Camping is available to visitors from Wednesday bef...Read More
Plans & Ideas 💡
2019 planning is underway and we want to make sure we keep delivering. The volunteers will be undertaking some projects such as a patio over the deck, new ablutions east of the race track and a shed for the generator. Our entertainment managers are working hard on secur...Read More
Our Story
Welcome to the award winning Kulin Community Bank® Bush Races. Much more than a day at the races, the weekend is an indulgence of spectacular scenery, art, crafts, novelty events, children’s entertainment, live bands and delicious country style food. It is a family orient...Read More
#burstingwithpride @lauraslittlecakes @broadbrush #finalists #cake #recipe #teamwork #kulinbushracesdatecake #kbr19 @westernaustralia @australiasgoldenoutback
So cool 😎
Congratulations Tricia, Robbie and Wendy and all the talented Kulin ladies who have cooked hundreds...of these very yummy cakes, good luck
Country Arts WA ❤️❤️
Can’t wait!!
@backroadsaus #savethedate
•••Kulin is on TV on 15-7-19•••
@abcaustralia @kulin_wa_australia @kulinbushraces @kulin_visitor_centre #kbr19 #kulinbushraces @westernaustralia @australiasgoldenoutback
Photos courtesy of @backroadsaus @ Kulin, Western Australia
The acclaimed ABC TV show Backroads has filmed and produced a show about Kulin and it features Kulin Bush Races 🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎The show will air on National TV on 15 July 2019. The Kulin program is going to air as the 5th show in this fast approaching series, which starts on Monday. Of course Kulin locals, friends and supporters will be front & centre celebrating the opportunity and limelight being shed on our community!! Thanks for the love ❤️🥰 Kulin Bush Races
Wow awesome Kulin
Looks great
Leanne Winn Emily Winn I will be in this was on the camp that they filmed
Glen Thompson
Mark Jenny Williamson
Blake Hilton
Susan Paine
Sarah Peckham Melissa Martin Rebecca Cook Megan Boros have you princesses booked yet?
Sarah Peckham Melissa Martin Rebecca Cook Megan Boros have you princesses booked yet?
Karyn Miller
Karinda Smith be so good to here with the kids
Ann Doyle 😍😍
Lee-bee Del you nominating this year?
Bowe Carter family outing?
Up In Smoke Catering is still keen on catering for the event. Please check out our Facebook page and let us know if we can assist 😊 Up In Smoke is a family run and operated business ….. We are very excited to announce that our team won the award for “Best Food on Grounds” at the Perth Royal Show 2018, AUS STREET FOOD’S - WINNER - “Best Burger 2019” & Inglewood On Beaufort’s - “Best Food Vendor 2018-2019”!!! We cook a range of smoked meats on our custom BBQ smokers which create a unique taste like no other you’ve tasted before! Smoked meats such as- Portuguese style Peri Peri chicken, beef brisket, beef ribs, pork ribs, lamb shanks- all served on a bed of our seasoned chips, fresh green salad/ condiments, sauces and coleslaw. Shredded beef, pulled pork or peri peri chicken burgers are a huge hit and are totally off the richter scales for taste and juiciness! And definitely have the “wow that’s a huge burger” reaction from customers ... We’re very well known for our super crunchy, tasty seasoned hot chips which has people raving on about flavour for days! Keeping customers coming back for more!! Our garden salads are made fresh on site and are a great alternative for those looking for something light, fresh and gluten free. Our delicious cheese Italian arancini balls are always on offer for you too- filled with an amazing gooey centre of a five cheese mix! A great dish for our fellow vegetarian mates as it’s served with hot seasoned chips, fresh garden salad and coleslaw! Or- are you a seafood lover?! How about our delectable Seafood Basket served with hot seasoned chips, fresh green salad, coleslaw lemon wedges and sauces. Guaranteed to hit the spot. In our cooking, we use all our own handmade products- for that- we have unique house made flavours that can’t be replicated. Good old fashioned cooking, done right with simple and fresh ingredients. We guarantee our food is always fresh! Simple cooking done right! ... where there is smoke, there is flavour ... Please don’t hesitate to email us with any questions you might have. We look forward to hearing from you soon and possibly being included at your event. Con & Mel Sapienza 📞 0410 340 077 LOW & SLOW BBQ • EVENTS • CATERING 📧 contact@UpInSmokeCatering.com.au [Facebook] www.facebook.com/upinsmokecateringwww.facebook.com/ www.instagram.com/upinsmokecateringperth “Always be surrounded by good friends and great BBQ”
🏆....hold your horses!... 🏆
Who is planning to nominate for the 2019 Kulin Bush Races?! Lots of enquires coming through asking when nominations will go live....
💥 our Race Committee are finalising our Race Program at the moment and we expect nominations to open within the next 3-4 weeks. Nominations will only be accepted online - the link will be posted on both our Facebook page & our website, so be sure to keep checking in; as always nominations will be first in, best dressed so please do not hesitate.... in the past 2 years our race program has filled within the first few days! (all nominations must be approved by Racing & Wagering Australia). 💥
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Wonder who will take home the 2019 Kulin Cup 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
Louise Newman I’ll take Milly and you take buddy. Let’s the champs compete 🥇
Jodie Gallacher
Happy Birthday 🥳 Hope you had an Awesome day/night xx
Jessica Fynn-Meyer
Michael John Butler
Maree Guthrie this would be so much fun
Shannon Cochrane?? I know you love your horses!!
Penny Knight 🐎
Stephen O'Neill' Irish Marianna Holland 😊👍🏽
Chantell Wells keep you eye open for when entries open!
Kelly Keefe
Aoife Quinn coming this year??!
Tom RyanNick AllanSam TimewellBrodie SoltoggioBen Bockman
Ben Pearce you should ride brad 😂😂
Sam Croll has the trigger gone to the glue factory yet?
Spencer
Chris Rebeiro
Jorja King who are we taking?!!!
Rachel Renae Wendy Ellen 👌👌
Loretta Formato Marissa Minutillo Mel Babich ??
#BOOKED #kbr19
👨🌾🐰🐥🐷🐔👩🌾animal farm,
✈️ RFDS tin horse race, bouncy 🏰 castle, kids foot 🦶 races, hobby 🐴 horse races, adults tug of war 💪, fireworks 🧨, climbing wall & trampoline , South American 🥙 & Indian 🥘 food vans
#lastchance to #sponsor @ #kbr19 📧 partnerships@kulinbushraces.com.au
5000 viewers 👀 Kulin Bush Races have the #best #fans 👍👍🙏🙏
Annie Anne ClugstonClugston are you going this year ?
When will the online booking available please. Thanks
MissFairy Pants lets go this year 😊
Michael Wagstaff
Michael Wagstaff
Acousto music would be a great addition for music. They are based in the South West!
Siena Edmonds
Maybe a few extra toilets 🚽 this year ?
Danica O'Connell this is on my wish list!!!
Do you know who the band is yet
Jana Melhoopen-Jonks animal farm! Demara Milbourne
Kaz Smith
Larissa Curley
Michael Pawsey
Tim Mckeig
Violet Mcgran we should 100% go!
Shania Ireland
Kara Murphy Kristen Perks Andrea Clinton Simpson
Jan Flambard 🤗😀
Natasha Miller Anne Munroe Christina Gaglia Amy Jarvis we all in???
Felicity the samosa van will be there 😜
Events that received RES support for the first time were: 🥁🥁🥁
www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/McGowan/2019/05/Regional-WA-secures-million-dollar-event-fund...
🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉
Media Statements - Regional WA secures million-dollar event funding
mediastatements.wa.gov.au
Department of the Premier and Cabinet, Media Statements
So happy 😁
Sam Croll Chris Rebeiro Todd McKee Mitchell Glass Jarrad Anthony might put the extra cash to get Eskimo Joe back 😪
Wow, that’s awesome news, congratulations 😃
Very well deserved! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Congratulations🎉
Woohoo! 🎉 Great News Shaz!
Well deserved. Great community & the Kulin Bush Races is an absolute pearler of a weekend. 👏👏
Congratulations Kulin Bush Races.
Congratulations xxxxx
Outstanding efforts
FAQ
What is included with our ticket?
All event tickets include entry into the Kulin Bush Races, all entertainment across the weekend (including kids entertainment and live bands), access to amenities, food outlets, bar and camping Friday & Saturday night.
Are kids free?
Children 12 and under are free, children 13-17 are $10 each for entry to the event.
Is there entertainment for kids?
YES! We have loads of entertainment for kids across the weekend including Climbing Mountain, Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Kids Activity Tent, Old McDonald’s Farm, Laser Tag and much more.
How much is Camping?
Camping on Friday and Saturday is free. If you wish to come earlier than Friday night a camping fee of $30.00 per vehicle, per night payable by cash only at the gate with a valid Event Ticket. (Gates are open Wednesday & Thursday 9am to 9pm- gates will be closed outside of these times). Tent, swag, caravan, RV & camper trailers recommended. Camping is restricted to designated camping zones. 8km/ph speed limit applies. Some accomodation is available in Kulin.
Can we reserve a camping spot for the weekend?
No unfortunately the camping is allocated on arrival and it is a case of first in best dressed. Camping sites cannot be booked. Marking out and “holding” large areas is not acceptable. Camping is not permitted under lighting towers. Camping space is limited so please keep your camp within the marked bays.
Are camp fires allowed?
Small, contained fires that are always attended and supervised are acceptable, weather permitting. Please BYO fire wood and do not collect wood from the property/site. Should the weather not be suitable for fires then the Fire Marshall on site will instruct that fires are not allowed or instruct that any fires must be extinguished .
Are dogs or pets allowed into the event or camping grounds?
No unfortunately pets are not allowed at the Kulin Bush Races event, this includes the camping area at the track.
Can we bring a generator to power our camp?
A silenced generator is allowed to run in the camping area witinin the times of 9am to 9pm. Please show respect for other campers and keep noise and usage to a minimum.
What type of amenities are available?
Hot showers and clean toilets are available to all attending the event Wednesday to Sunday only. Please do not arrive before Wednesday and please vacate the property on Sunday.
How far is the closest fuel station?
Unleaded fuel and diesel is available at the fuel facility located in Kulin which is 15km from the track (event).
Is there EFTPOS available?
Yes EFTPOS is available at the track on Friday night and Saturday from 10am.
When is the first horse race run on Saturday?
The first races commences at 12:30pm with the barrel race competition commencing prior to this.
When is the last horse race?
The last race is at approximately 5pm.
What time do the fireworks start?
The fireworks commence at 8pm on Saturday night. Please do not BYO fireworks. Any-one caught with fireworks will be escorted off the premises.
Can we BYO alcohol?
No, Kulin Bush Races is a NON BYO event – this includes the camping area. Please do not bring alcohol to the event. Please do not bring glass bottles onto the property.
Is there a bus to and from the racetrack into Kulin?
Yes, there is a free bus service with the last bus to town being at 12.30am. Times for the free bus will be in the Event Guide/Race Book and are also published on our website.
Is there food available?
Yes, there is food available for purchase across the whole weekend.
Other event details
Friday – Race Track – Bar open 3pm-11pm, Food including Lamb shanks-Fish/Chips- Food Vans- Live Entertainment in the Marquee Bar. Tin Horse Races – Proceeds to RFDS.
Saturday – JILAKIN RACE TRACK 8.30am Camp Hart Memorial Service, 9am Barrel Racing. Opening Parade, Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Kids Activity Tent, Old McDonald’s Farm, Fantastic Wine, Country Cuisine, Two Up, Fireworks & Headline Act. Music until 12am.
Sunday – 6am Great Aussie Revival Breakfast