The Rails Promenade

Witness history being made from The Rails Promenade

Experience the thunderous roar and blur of colour as jockeys and horses race past The Rails Promenade. Part of The Birdcage experience, this popular trackside favourite offers the perfect vantage point to witness every race up close, all day long. Best of all, The Rails Promenade sites come fully furnished, so all you need to do is plan the menu!

Bring your own picnic, food, and beverages, or let one of our accredited caterers handle it for you. Members can book a fully furnished site in The Rails Promenade, beautifully outfitted with comfortable seating, spacious tables, shade umbrellas, and more.

Guests can join your Rails Promenade site with a Rails Pedestrian Pass, allowing access throughout The Rails Promenade and The Birdcage.

Enjoy the convenience of super screens, betting facilities, and easy access to all amenities at The Rails Promenade. Get ready for the best Cup Carnival yet!

Inclusions:

Each site accommodates up to 15 members and/or guests
A fully furnished site inclusive of a clothed dining table, 10 foldable chairs, a food station unit including storage and benchtop, a high bar table and 2 market umbrellas for shelter
Bags of ice are available to purchase
Access to The Birdcage
BYO food and beverages
Access to superscreens for all the racing coverage
Access to betting facilities and live entertainment

Please note: Rails Pedestrian Passes have access to The Birdcage, but not guest access into the Members Enclosure.

Sites are available to purchase via Ticketmaster
The VRC will strive to allocate the same site for multiple-day bookings.
Members can purchase up to 10 car sites together in the same Ticketmaster transaction, with one barcode required per car site. This ensures that car sites are allocated as adjoining. Car site locations will be allocated by the VRC, and members will be notified in early October
Guests will require a Rails Pedestrian Pass, which is available from Ticketmaster

Members Dress Regulations apply throughout the Members Enclosure, including all restaurants, bars and general spaces.

Members

$845 per site

The Rails Promenade site | $845
Rails Pedestrian Passes | $145pp

Guests will require a Rails Pedestrian Pass, which will be available from Ticketmaster. Members can simply scan their membership card for access.

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Accredited Caterers

The VRC has accredited two of Melbourne’s leading caterers to provide a range of catering services to members in The Rails Promenade and The Nursery.

The Club’s accredited caterers will take care of all your race day catering requirements, including food, beverages, waitstaff service, equipment, site theming and site pack down. Please note that unaccredited caterers are strictly prohibited.

Members who purchase a car park site will be provided with additional information about our accredited caterers, including order cut-off dates.

Libby Reid Catering brought to you by Cirka Group.

Building on the fabulous legacy of Libby Reid Catering, new owner Cirka Catering will offer Libby’s classic menu plus outstanding new additions brought to you by new Executive Chef Daniel Khoo.

www.libbyreid.com.au

The team at Curtis Stone Events knows you want the excitement of your day at the races to be fun-filled and hassle-free, so let us take care of everything from the moment you arrive until the very last horse passes the post. Whether you simply want a delicious garden party, or a spectacular chef extravaganza complete with wait staff and a live food station – we have the perfect bespoke package for you.

au.curtisstoneevents.com

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