See You At The Races
The full 2026 Race Day Program will be released in the lead-up to the event.
The Julia Creek Dirt n Dust Festival joins forces with the Julia Creek Turf Club, to present the Multicom Resources Artesian Express Race Day, a fantastic day of outback country racing for visitors to the region who can rub shoulders with locals and visitors alike. Horses from all around the North West will be competing at one of the richest race meetings in the North West Queensland.
Gates open at 11:30am with this year’s six-race card, including and additional Class 6 Handicap!
Each year we say it because each year we prove it – bush racing is alive and doing stronger than ever!
Official Race Queensland meet, the Multicom Resources Artesian Express Race Day is staged by the Julia Creek Turf Club and has become an institution for Dirt’n’Dust Festival goers. In 2026 the Julia Creek Turf Club will be celebrating 110 years of racing!
Fashions on the Field
Fashions on the Field is a big part of the Julia Creek Dirt n Dust Race Day! The quality of fashions we continue to see each year during this event are simply stunning, they wouldn’t be out of place at Flemington! But don’t be scared, there will be others that are there exhausted from the Adventure Run who have only just managed to pull on clean clothes. Julia Creek is the sort of town where nothing is out of place.
2026 Fashions on the Field theme – A Legacy Worn: 110 years of racing style.
Fashion Prize Categories*
The Prairie Belle Best-Dressed Female
Trailblazer Couple Best Dressed Couple
Crowning Glory of the West – Best Hat or Headwear
Rustic Rising Star – Best Emerging Fashion Talent (Under 30)
Strapper’s Showdown – Best Dressed Strapper
The Bold & The Booted – Best Footwear
The Maverick Gent Best – Dressed Male
The Muster Mob – Best Dressed Family
The Outback Original Best Themed/Fancy Dress Outfit
Junior Trailblazers Best Dressed Female Teen (13-17)
Junior Trailblazers Best Dressed Male Teen (13-17)
Little Larrikins of the West 0-5 years
Little Legends of the West Best Dressed Boy (12 and Under)
Little Legends of the West” Best Dressed Girl (12 and Under)
Little Larrikins of the West 0-5 years
* categories subject to change
When
Sat 18th August 2026, Gates open 11:30am
First race at 1:15pm
Where
McIntyre Park, Julia Creek Kynuna Rd, Julia Creek QLD 4823
Tickets
Included in the DirtnDust WEEKEND PASS + RACES
Individual race tickets (online pricing):
18+ Races: $25
Kids Races: Free (17 years & under)
Pensioners Race: $20
Contacts
Email: jcturfclub@outlook.com
Website: www.juliacreekturfclub.com.au
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