Ballandean Estate is preparing to host The Rotary Club of Stanthorpe’s Autumn Race Day on Sunday 1 May, 2022.
The charity fundraiser, held out in the vineyard, features a long lunch from The Barrelroom, fashions on the field, raffles, lucky door prizes, and alternative races on the big screen.
Event ambassador and local rotarian Leeanne Puglisi-Gangemi said that last year’s inaugural charity fundraiser was a runaway success.
“Over 150 punters joined us for a great day out amongst the vines, from as far afield as Noosa, Brisbane and the Gold Coast,” Leeanne said.
“Opera in the Vineyard raised over $1 million for charity in partnership with The Rotary Club of Stanthorpe, and after 27 brilliant events, we shook up the format so that this premier experience could be enjoyed by all.”
Leeanne said that 2022’s inaugural race day will combine the thrill and glamour of racing with raising funds for rotary charities.
“This year’s punters can expect a party atmosphere, gambling for a good cause, some fantastic prizes up for grabs, a three-course luscious lunch from The Barrelroom, and the chance to sample some of Queensland’s finest wines,” she said.
“It’s your chance to win weekend getaways from Sancerre Estate and Just Red Wines, luxe dining experiences, soon-to-be-revealed prizes from Argyle diamond specialist Stanthorpe Jewellers, cases of fine wine, Lirah Vinegar and Suttons Juice Factory hampers, and last be not least, an exclusive Ballandean Estate pop-up tasting at home with ten lucky friends.”
Autumn Race Day is on Sunday 1 May 2022 at Ballandean Estate Wines, 354 Sundown Road Ballandean, from 11:30 am until 5:30 pm.
Funds raised at the event will be distributed to rotary charities.
Tickets cost $130 per person and include a three-course lunch from The Barrelroom, a glass of sparkling, and $4000 in ‘funny money’ to bet on the races and to bid for the major prizes auction.
General admission tickets to the paddock cost $50 and give guests the glass of sparkling and ‘funny money’.
A shuttle bus will be running from Stanthorpe town centre for a $20 return.
Bookings are available here: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/876337
