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18 Oct

Queensberry Cup

  • Free
  • Family and kids

Up to 50 daredevil racers will speed down the Errol Street hill in North Melbourne during the Queensberry Cup. Don't miss all the festive fun as the fast, furious, flukey and flawed race for fame, glory and some awesome prizes. Cheer them on from the sidelines!

Not just a billy cart race, the Queensberry Cup is a street festival with something for everyone.
Come along and enjoy the dog show, music from across the globe, fun activities for young people and kids, bike 'n' blend smoothies, tasty food and pop-up performances.

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Date Times
Sat 18 Oct
  • 1pm - 7pm 1:00pm - 7:00pm

Location

Errol Street & Queensberry Street
North Melbourne
3051

Open in maps location for Errol Street & Queensberry Street

Price and bookings

This is a free event

Booking not required

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9328 1126
  • email address: admin@centre.org.au
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