Merinda Melbourne Cup

Celebrate Melbourne Cup at Merinda Village Hotel in true country style!
Kick off the afternoon with a glass of bubbles on arrival before enjoying a delicious lunch. Test your luck with sweeps, raffles and prizes, and show off your race day flair in Fashions on the Field – with awards for best dressed, best hat, and best cowboy or cowgirl.

Sip on the signature Mare’s Margherita Slushie Cocktail, catch all the action of the race that stops the nation, then keep the celebrations rolling with live music from Jason Bull.

Enjoy a glass of bubbles on arrival

A delicious lunch included

Sweeps, raffles & prizes all afternoon

Fashions on the field – best dressed, best hat and best cowboy/girl

Mare’s Margherita Slushie Cocktail

Watch the race that stops the nation followed by

Live music with Jason Bull

Located just outside Bowen in the beautiful Whitsundays, the Merinda Village Hotel is a true country pub that offers more than just a good feed and a cold beer. We’re a community hub, a traveller’s rest stop, and a home away from home for workers and visitors alike; it’s a place where locals and visitors come together to enjoy great food, cold drinks, and genuine hospitality. With its relaxed, rustic charm and friendly atmosphere, the pub has become a favourite stop for travellers and a much-loved gathering place for the community.