Adelaide Cup Day
Guide to the date, history, cultural origins and celebration traditions of Adelaide Cup Day in Australia.
History & Origins of Adelaide Cup Day
Adelaide Cup Day is celebrated in South Australia on the second Monday of March. Historically, it marks the Adelaide Cup, a premier Group 2 horse racing event first run in 1864, which has served as a major social and cultural anchor for the state for over 150 years.
How It Is Observed & Celebrated
Marked by attending the prestigious race day at Morphettville Racecourse, wearing fine race-day fashion ('Fashions on the Field'), and hosting long-weekend autumn family barbecues.
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