The community of Booligal and surrounds will be abuzz next month when the annual Booligal Sheep Races are held on Saturday, October 5.
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Booligal Sheep Races return in 2024 with business as usual, including the gumboot throw, sheep racing and auction sheep sales.
Gates open at 11am with budget-friendly pricing: $10 for adults, and kids under 16 get in free!
Get ready for a jam-packed day of entertainment with 20 thrilling race heats, each featuring five woolly competitors.
Join in the fun by hiring your own sheep for the day’s races - you might just take home the coveted Booligal Cup.
Racing will begin at 1pm and registrations close at 12.45pm.
Don’t miss the exciting sheep auction after race eight, where 10 prime woolly wonders will go under the hammer.
Cap off the day with the hilarious gumboot throw competition - a quintessential Aussie challenge that’s sure to bring laughs for all ages.
Merchandise to commemorate the 2024 Booligal Sheep Races can also be purchased on the day.
Satisfy your cravings with the all-day barbecue, refreshing drinks, and aromatic coffee from the on-site van - perfect fuel for a day of racing fun.
There will be a bus service running at two separate times for race patrons travelling from in and around Hay.
Those wanting a lift to the races need to book before the date. The pick-up point for the bus service from Hay is the local pool; buses will leave for the races at 10am and 1pm.
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