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Scone Racing Carnival 2026

Experience the Excitement of Scone Racing Carnival

Experience the excitement of the Scone Racing Carnival — a premier two-day celebration of country racing, style, and hospitality. Held on 15–16 May 2026, the carnival features the prestigious Darley Scone Cup on Friday and the iconic Arrowfield Dark Jewel Classic Day on Saturday.

Across both race days, guests can enjoy a range of exclusive events and curated hospitality packages designed to elevate their experience. Explore the options below to find the perfect way to enjoy all the action at Scone Race Club’s biggest event of the year.

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Scone Racing Carnival

Featuring Darley Scone Cup Day on Friday and Arrowfield Dark Jewel Classic Race Day on Saturday. Darley Scone Cup Day is Australia’s only Group One racing event held outside a metropolitan area, making it a standout highlight of the national racing calendar.

Friday 15 May - Saturday 16 May 2026
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Hospitality Packages

Scone Racing Carnival Packages

Tickets for the Scone Racing Carnival are not yet on sale. Explore what’s on offer at our pinnacle event below and discover the vibrant atmosphere of country NSW’s premier racing carnival.

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Darley Scone Cup Friday
Arrowfield Dark Jewel Saturday
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Noel Leckie
Darley Scone Cup Friday 15 May, 2026
Price:
$650(incl. GST)
Inclusions:
Entry to the SRC Racecourse
Access into the Noel Leckie Room
Premium 3-Course plated lunch menu including 3 * main course choices and all-day grazing options
Reserved table seating
Race book
Bookmaker & TAB facilities in situ
9-Hour drinks package – beer, wine and soft drinks
Entry to the Darley Marquee after 5pm
The Noel Leckie Function Room offers an elevated race day experience with a three-course lunch, reserved seating and a premium vantage point right at the Winning Post. Guests enjoy a full day of hospitality with bookmakers and TAB close by, an extended drinks package and access to the Darley Marquee after 5pm for the live band and silent auction.
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Darley Marquee
Darley Scone Cup Friday 15 May, 2026
Price:
$630(incl. GST)
Inclusions:
Entry to the SRC Racecourse
Access into the Darley Marquee
Premium 3-Course plated menu, including 3 main course choices and all-day grazing options
Reserved table seating
Race book
Bookmaker & TAB facilities in situ
9-Hour drinks package – beer, wine & soft drinks
Plus, Live Music after the last
Set within one of Scone Racing Carnival’s most popular trackside spaces, the Darley Marquee delivers a vibrant atmosphere, a plated three course meal and reserved seating for the day. With a long drinks package, race book, wagering facilities, silent auction and live music after the last, this marquee is ideal for groups who want a lively and social marquee experience.
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Peak Marquee
Darley Scone Cup Friday 15 May, 2026
Price:
$385(incl. GST)
Inclusions:
Entry to the SRC Racecourse
Access into the Peak Marquee
Premium Buffet lunch and all-day grazing options
Entertainment throughout the day
Cocktail & outdoor seating, including umbrellas
Race book
Bookmaker facilities in situ
5-Hour drinks package – beer, wine & soft drinks
The Peak Marquee blends a relaxed lunch setting with great trackside energy. Enjoy a buffet lunch, outdoor cocktail seating and umbrellas, plus a five-hour drinks package. With easy access to wagering facilities, The Peak is a stylish, casual space perfect for social racegoers.
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People sitting at tables with blue Darley umbrellas on a grassy area near a racetrack under a partly cloudy sky.
Hunter Belle Trackside
Darley Scone Cup Friday 15 May, 2026
Price:
$120(incl. GST per person, sold as table of 10 only. No single tickets)
Inclusions:
Entry to the SRC Racecourse
Access into the Hunter Belle Trackside Precinct
Hunter Belle Grazing Platter
Reserved table of 10 with Umbrella
Race book
Bookmaker facilities in situ
Private Bar facilities – drinks payable on consumption
Hunter Belle return this year as naming rights partner of the Trackside Precinct -a fun, laid back area against the outside rail adjacent to the Parade Ring and the Winning post. Guests enjoy a shared Hunter Belle grazing platter and outdoor seating with umbrellas, along with access to the Race Club and wagering facilities. Drinks are available from the adjacent bar on consumption. Sold as tables of ten, it’s ideal for groups wanting an affordable and social race day.
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General Admission
Darley Scone Cup Friday 15 May, 2026
Price:
$25(incl. GST online or $30 at the gate)
Inclusions:
Entry to the SRC Racecourse
Access into General Admission
Entertainment throughout the day
Cocktail & outdoor seating, including umbrellas
Race book
General Admission is the perfect way to soak up the atmosphere of the Scone Racing Carnival. Your ticket includes entry to the racecourse, access to the General Admission areas, live entertainment throughout the day, and relaxed cocktail and outdoor seating with umbrellas. Ideal for those wanting flexibility, a social setting, and a true Scone Racing Carnival experience, General Admission lets you enjoy the races your way.
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Noel Leckie
Arrowfield Dark Jewel Saturday 16 May, 2026
Price:
$550(incl. GST)
Inclusions:
Entry to the SRC Racecourse
Access into the Noel Leckie Room
Premium 3-Course plated lunch menu including 3 * main course choices and all-day grazing options
Reserved table seating
Race book
Bookmaker & TAB facilities in situ
5-Hour drinks package – beer, wine and soft drinks
Saturday in the Noel Leckie Room delivers comfort and quality, with a three-course lunch, reserved tables and a five-hour drinks package in an exclusive indoor setting. Enjoy seamless access to betting facilities and a relaxed yet premium race day atmosphere.
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Crowd of people socializing near a large white event tent with umbrellas on a grassy area beside a racetrack.
Peak Marquee
Arrowfield Dark Jewel Saturday 16 May, 2026
Price:
$330(incl. GST)
Inclusions:
Entry to the SRC Racecourse
Access into the Peak Marquee
Premium Buffet lunch and all-day grazing options
Cocktail & outdoor seating, including umbrellas
Race book
Entertainment throughout the day
Bookmaker facilities in situ
5-Hour drinks package – beer, wine & soft drinks
The Peak Marquee offers a fresh buffet lunch, outdoor cocktail seating and a five-hour drinks package, creating a relaxed social setting with great views. With race books and wagering facilities nearby, it’s a popular choice for guests who enjoy a blend of comfort and trackside ambience.
Get Tickets
People sitting at tables with blue Darley umbrellas on a grassy area near a racetrack under a partly cloudy sky.
Hunter Belle Trackside
Arrowfield Dark Jewel Saturday 16 May, 2026
Price:
$100(incl. GST per person, sold as table of 10 only. No single tickets)
Inclusions:
Entry to the SRC Racecourse
Access into the Hunter Belle Trackside Precinct
Hunter Belle Grazing Platter
Reserved table of 10 with Umbrella
Race book
Bookmaker facilities in situ
Private Bar facilities – drinks payable on consumption
Perfect for groups, the Trackside Precinct offers grazing platters, outdoor seating and proximity to the racing action. Guests enjoy easy access to wagering and bar facilities, with drinks available on consumption. Sold as tables of ten, it’s an affordable, social way to enjoy the Scone Racing Carnival.
Get Tickets
Crowd of people watching a daytime horse race outdoors with mountains in the background, some wearing green caps.
General Admission
Arrowfield Dark Jewel Saturday 16 May, 2026
Price:
$20(incl. GST online or $25 at the gate)
Inclusions:
Entry to the SRC Racecourse
Access into General Admission, including the Darley Marquee (Saturday only)
Entertainment throughout the day
Cocktail & outdoor seating, including umbrellas
Race book
General Admission for our Arrowfield Dark Jewel Saturday race day is a little different. The Darley Marquee is open to the general public with ample seating, bar facilities and live entertainment throughout the day, perfect for large groups wanting a relaxed, undercover option to enjoy the day.  On Arrowfield Dark Jewel Day, patrons are permitted to bring food/picnics on-site. Chairs or picnic rugs are allowed, however no gazebos or large umbrellas. Plenty of food vendors will be available to purchase a variety of food from. Please note that whilst food can be brought in, no alcohol from outside the venue will be permitted.
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People seated at a table with drinks and flowers in a room overlooking a horse racing track with crowds and tents outside.
Noel Leckie
Darley Scone Cup Friday 15 May, 2026
Price:
$650(incl. GST)
Inclusions:
Entry to the SRC Racecourse
Access into the Noel Leckie Room
Premium 3-Course plated lunch menu including 3 * main course choices and all-day grazing options
Reserved table seating
Race book
Bookmaker & TAB facilities in situ
9-Hour drinks package – beer, wine and soft drinks
Entry to the Darley Marquee after 5pm
The Noel Leckie Function Room offers an elevated race day experience with a three-course lunch, reserved seating and a premium vantage point right at the Winning Post. Guests enjoy a full day of hospitality with bookmakers and TAB close by, an extended drinks package and access to the Darley Marquee after 5pm for the live band and silent auction.
Get Tickets
Large white event marquee with long tables set for dining, decorated with artificial trees adorned with small white lights and hanging paper lanterns.
Darley Marquee
Darley Scone Cup Friday 15 May, 2026
Price:
$630(incl. GST)
Inclusions:
Entry to the SRC Racecourse
Access into the Darley Marquee
Premium 3-Course plated menu, including 3 main course choices and all-day grazing options
Reserved table seating
Race book
Bookmaker & TAB facilities in situ
9-Hour drinks package – beer, wine & soft drinks
Plus, Live Music after the last
Set within one of Scone Racing Carnival’s most popular trackside spaces, the Darley Marquee delivers a vibrant atmosphere, a plated three course meal and reserved seating for the day. With a long drinks package, race book, wagering facilities, silent auction and live music after the last, this marquee is ideal for groups who want a lively and social marquee experience.
Get Tickets
Crowd of people socializing near a large white event tent with umbrellas on a grassy area beside a racetrack.
Peak Marquee
Darley Scone Cup Friday 15 May, 2026
Price:
$385(incl. GST)
Inclusions:
Entry to the SRC Racecourse
Access into the Peak Marquee
Premium Buffet lunch and all-day grazing options
Entertainment throughout the day
Cocktail & outdoor seating, including umbrellas
Race book
Bookmaker facilities in situ
5-Hour drinks package – beer, wine & soft drinks
The Peak Marquee blends a relaxed lunch setting with great trackside energy. Enjoy a buffet lunch, outdoor cocktail seating and umbrellas, plus a five-hour drinks package. With easy access to wagering facilities, The Peak is a stylish, casual space perfect for social racegoers.
Get Tickets
People sitting at tables with blue Darley umbrellas on a grassy area near a racetrack under a partly cloudy sky.
Hunter Belle Trackside
Darley Scone Cup Friday 15 May, 2026
Price:
$120(incl. GST per person, sold as table of 10 only. No single tickets)
Inclusions:
Entry to the SRC Racecourse
Access into the Hunter Belle Trackside Precinct
Hunter Belle Grazing Platter
Reserved table of 10 with Umbrella
Race book
Bookmaker facilities in situ
Private Bar facilities – drinks payable on consumption
Hunter Belle return this year as naming rights partner of the Trackside Precinct -a fun, laid back area against the outside rail adjacent to the Parade Ring and the Winning post. Guests enjoy a shared Hunter Belle grazing platter and outdoor seating with umbrellas, along with access to the Race Club and wagering facilities. Drinks are available from the adjacent bar on consumption. Sold as tables of ten, it’s ideal for groups wanting an affordable and social race day.
Get Tickets
Crowd of people watching a daytime horse race outdoors with mountains in the background, some wearing green caps.
General Admission
Darley Scone Cup Friday 15 May, 2026
Price:
$25(incl. GST online or $30 at the gate)
Inclusions:
Entry to the SRC Racecourse
Access into General Admission
Entertainment throughout the day
Cocktail & outdoor seating, including umbrellas
Race book
General Admission is the perfect way to soak up the atmosphere of the Scone Racing Carnival. Your ticket includes entry to the racecourse, access to the General Admission areas, live entertainment throughout the day, and relaxed cocktail and outdoor seating with umbrellas. Ideal for those wanting flexibility, a social setting, and a true Scone Racing Carnival experience, General Admission lets you enjoy the races your way.
Get Tickets
People seated at a table with drinks and flowers in a room overlooking a horse racing track with crowds and tents outside.
Noel Leckie
Arrowfield Dark Jewel Saturday 16 May, 2026
Price:
$550(incl. GST)
Inclusions:
Entry to the SRC Racecourse
Access into the Noel Leckie Room
Premium 3-Course plated lunch menu including 3 * main course choices and all-day grazing options
Reserved table seating
Race book
Bookmaker & TAB facilities in situ
5-Hour drinks package – beer, wine and soft drinks
Saturday in the Noel Leckie Room delivers comfort and quality, with a three-course lunch, reserved tables and a five-hour drinks package in an exclusive indoor setting. Enjoy seamless access to betting facilities and a relaxed yet premium race day atmosphere.
Get Tickets
Crowd of people socializing near a large white event tent with umbrellas on a grassy area beside a racetrack.
Peak Marquee
Arrowfield Dark Jewel Saturday 16 May, 2026
Price:
$330(incl. GST)
Inclusions:
Entry to the SRC Racecourse
Access into the Peak Marquee
Premium Buffet lunch and all-day grazing options
Cocktail & outdoor seating, including umbrellas
Race book
Entertainment throughout the day
Bookmaker facilities in situ
5-Hour drinks package – beer, wine & soft drinks
The Peak Marquee offers a fresh buffet lunch, outdoor cocktail seating and a five-hour drinks package, creating a relaxed social setting with great views. With race books and wagering facilities nearby, it’s a popular choice for guests who enjoy a blend of comfort and trackside ambience.
Get Tickets
People sitting at tables with blue Darley umbrellas on a grassy area near a racetrack under a partly cloudy sky.
Hunter Belle Trackside
Arrowfield Dark Jewel Saturday 16 May, 2026
Price:
$100(incl. GST per person, sold as table of 10 only. No single tickets)
Inclusions:
Entry to the SRC Racecourse
Access into the Hunter Belle Trackside Precinct
Hunter Belle Grazing Platter
Reserved table of 10 with Umbrella
Race book
Bookmaker facilities in situ
Private Bar facilities – drinks payable on consumption
Perfect for groups, the Trackside Precinct offers grazing platters, outdoor seating and proximity to the racing action. Guests enjoy easy access to wagering and bar facilities, with drinks available on consumption. Sold as tables of ten, it’s an affordable, social way to enjoy the Scone Racing Carnival.
Get Tickets
Crowd of people watching a daytime horse race outdoors with mountains in the background, some wearing green caps.
General Admission
Arrowfield Dark Jewel Saturday 16 May, 2026
Price:
$20(incl. GST online or $30 at the gate)
Inclusions:
Entry to the SRC Racecourse
Access into General Admission
Entertainment throughout the day
Cocktail & outdoor seating, including umbrellas
Race book
General Admission is the perfect way to soak up the atmosphere of the Scone Racing Carnival. Your ticket includes entry to the racecourse, access to the General Admission areas, live entertainment throughout the day, and relaxed cocktail and outdoor seating with umbrellas. Ideal for those wanting flexibility, a social setting, and a true Scone Racing Carnival experience, General Admission lets you enjoy the races your way.
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Accommodation

Staying in Scone, NSW

We strongly recommend securing your accommodation early. The Scone Racing Carnival is one of the busiest weekends of the year in the Upper Hunter, and local rooms book out quickly across Scone, Muswellbrook and the surrounding towns.

From boutique motels and country pubs to farm stays and Airbnb’s, there is a range of accommodation options available - however, demand is extremely high across the entire region. Many visitors book 6 to 12 months in advance, and last-minute availability is limited.

If you’re travelling to Scone, we suggest locking in your stay as soon as possible. Nearby centres such as Aberdeen and Merriwa may also be suitable alternatives if Scone reaches full capacity.

Local Dining & Experiences

Darley Scone Cup Day is Australia’s only Group One racing event held outside a metropolitan area, making it a standout highlight of the national racing calendar.

The Cottage

A great pick for a relaxed meal in town. This spot serves a range of meals in country-style comfort.

The Thoroughbred Hotel

A classic country pub and one of the region’s more iconic establishments. Great for hearty meals and soaking up the local atmosphere.

Scone RSL

A popular local hub offering bistro dining, drinks and entertainment, just minutes from the town centre and perfect for a casual meal or post-race catch-up.

Green Seed Grocer

A much loved local gathering spot, serving great coffee, gourmet toasties & other goodies. They have a selected range of sustainable products, homewares & pantry items that keep you shopping local. They offer fresh & delicious catering options along with their coffee van hire. Green Seed Grocers love making your event one to remember.

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Stud Tours & Visitor Highlights

Hunter Warbirds

A truly unique attraction: a museum where you can explore historic aircraft and even experience flight simulators. Perfect for anyone keen on aviation or something out of the ordinary.

Lake Glenbawn State Park

This is a beautiful spot for fishing, canoeing, or simply relaxing by the water. Great for a quiet day trip.

Burning Mountain

For a bit of light adventure, these local natural sites are ideal: walking trails and scenic views.

Warburton Estate Agents Scone Horse Festival

Explore the region’s rich equine heritage and rolling countryside. Scone is proudly known as the Horse Capital of Australia, with world class stud farms and stunning horse country surrounding the town. If you’re interested in horses or rural culture, there are plenty of tours and experiences to immerse yourself in over 8 to 17 May 2026 for the 2026 Scone Horse Festival - an ideal time to experience the best of our local equine traditions.

FAQs

Have a question about attending the Scone Racing Carnival? Our FAQs cover all the key details to help you plan your day.

What time do gates open for the Scone Racing Carnival?

Friday 11:00am – Note Hospitality does not open until 11.30 (both days)Saturday 10:30am

Are food and beverage outlets cashless?

The majority of our Food & Beverage outlets will be cashless to allow quicker service. To avoid delays, we encourage patrons to use the tap & go services provided.

Is there a shuttle bus service available?

Complimentary SRC Shuttle Buses will be available for all Hospitality and General Admission ticket holders. To help our bus partners plan routes and capacity, please book your free shuttle bus ticket when you purchase your event ticket via Humanitix. Designated pick up and drop off locations, along with departure times, will be shared on our website and social media once confirmed.

What is the dress code for marquees and function rooms?

We ask that all Marquee and Function Room Guests adhere to our Formal Attire dress code.
Ladies
Acceptable: dress skirts, dresses below the knee, tailored trousers/slacks, millinery.
Not accepted: sports shoes, thongs, ripped clothing, denim, midriff-revealing garments, leggings as pants, and casual outerwear.
Men
Acceptable: tailored pants, dress shoes, collared shirt and tie, jacket/sports coat/blazer.
Not accepted: sports shoes, sandals, jeans/denim, shorts, ripped clothing, open-neck shirts without a collar, casual outerwear, tracksuits, caps/beanies, and pullovers without a jacket.

What is the dress code for the Members area?

Members and their guests are asked to follow a smart dress code.

Is there a dress code for General Admission?

General Admission has no formal dress code, but smart race-day attire is recommended. Dress regulations apply to all patrons aged 14 and over.Please avoid: fancy dress costumes, tattered clothing or shoes, thongs, going barefoot, and offensive attire.

Can I bring my own food and drinks?

On Darley Scone Cup Friday, Patrons are not permitted to bring food on site unless required for special dietary purposes and/or for infants. On Arrowfield Dark Jewel Saturday, Patrons ARE permitted to bring food on-site.

What items are not permitted on course?

For safety and licensing reasons, the following are not allowed:

  • Alcohol
  • Any beverages (empty water bottles are allowed and can be filled at free water stations)
  • Chairs or furniture, unless specifically allowed for certain themed events

View full ticketing and entry conditions here.
If you have any further questions, please contact the club on 02 6545 1607 or email events@sconeraceclub.com.au.

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