The countdown for one of the best little race meetings in the west is almost over, with only one more sleep until the Bedgerabong Picnic Races.
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We've put together some of the things you might need to know for the tomorrow's event.
The weather
The weather forecast is looking fine, with a mostly sunny outlook for the picnic races.
The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting a high of 33 degrees on Saturday afternoon, with a breeze in the morning becoming light in the afternoon.
Don’t forget your hat, sunnies and sunscreen, the UV index is predicted to be extreme through to 5:20pm.
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How do I get there?
You can drive, it’s 32km out of Forbes – straight out the Bedgerabong Road. Gates open 10am but the first race is at 1.30pm.
Buses leave Forbes Town Hall between midday and 2pm. They return to Forbes between 7pm and 10.30pm. It costs $7 each way.
Admission is $20 for adults (includes free racebook). Children under 15 enter free.
There are no ATM or EFTPOS facilities available at Bedgerabong.
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Fashions and entertainment
Bedgerabong Picnic Races is great day out for the family with live entertainment by Victorian band, The Mason Boys and foot races on the straight after the last race.
The picnic race day is strictly no BYO alcohol or glass. Drinks are available on site, with two bars with a drink ticket system operating for quick service.
Food is also available, caterers coming for the event include takeaways, barbecue, coffee and ice cream.
There will be a TAB Van, local and metropolitan bookmakers available on course.
In addition to the six-race program on track, off-track action includes the Fashions on the Field, registration and judging starts after Race 2. Winners will be announced on track after Race 3.
The categories are: Bedgerabong's Queen (Women 18 and over), Bedgerabong's King (Men 18 and over), Bedgerabong's Best Headwear (Open), Bedgerabong's Princess (Girls 9-17), Bedgerabong's Prince (Boys 9-17) and Bedgerabong's Best Dressed Junior (Boys and Girls under 8).
