Mark your calendars for Saturday, 13 September when sheep race through Caragabal for the the return of the Coopers Farm Gear Caragabal Sheep Races.

The event is expected to a great day out, with a full race meeting planned comprised of seven races, as well as live music, and the return of the Fun on the Field event

Caragabal Sheep Races volunteer Karen Pollock said they are expecting a big crowd to head to the Caragabal Country Club for the day out.

Along with all of the fun of chasing the sheep as they race along the track, kids will be able to enjoy the return of the famous lolly drop from a plane.

Similarly to previous years, race-goers can buy a sheep for the day in each pre-race auction, or there will be $2 sweeps sold before each race, giving everyone the chance to win ownership of a sheep for the day.

Auction winners and sweep winners then have the chance to share in the prize money from their race.

Along with the pre-race auctions, there will be prizes given out during the Fun in the Field event, which replace the traditional Fashions on the Field.

As part of this event, organisers are not looking for fancy dress or race clothes, but rather fun outfits or costumes,

There will be some great prizes for the category winners, including a sheep of your own to cheer on in the races, and share in any prize money from their race.

As well as all the action on the track, there will be a bar area (no BYO allowed), a BBQ and canteen

The Day begins at 11:30 and entry costs $10 for adults, $5 for school aged children and all those aged under five enter for free.

Funds raised on the day go to the Caragabal P&C and to the maintenance and upkeep of the Caragabal Country Club facilities - which is a not-for-profit club.