Dederang Picnic Races

12/05/2026

25/02/2026

💙 BY THE COMMUNITY, FOR THE COMMUNITY 💙

Five years ago, we set ourselves a simple but powerful goal:
👉 Give back $10,000 every year to local community groups.

This year, thanks to the incredible support of our community, we didn’t just meet that goal — we absolutely smashed it 💥

✅ $13,050 given directly to community organisations
✅ $21,200 raised by community groups on the day

🎟️ Race Day Raffle contributions:
• $1,000 to support bushfire‑impacted race clubs
• $2,850 towards maintenance at the Dederang Recreation Reserve

That’s a massive $37,100 going straight back into local communities — from one end of the Kiewa Valley to the other 🙌

A huge thank you to everyone who bought a raffle ticket, volunteered, sponsored, or supported the day — this impact belongs to all of you 🙏

• Upper Gundowring Hall
• St Joseph’s Mt Beauty
• Tawonga & District Community
• Tawonga Riding Club
• Warriors Dragon Boat (Albury/Wodonga)
• Myrtleford Show Society
• Beechworth Dragon Boat
• Mt Beauty Dragon Boat
• Havilah Cemetery
• Upper Gundowring Tennis Club
• Kiewa Lions Club
• Ovens Cricket Club
• Gundowring CFA
• Dederang–Mt Beauty FNC
• Dederang Golf Club

24/02/2026

🏆 DEDERANG RACES 2026 – FEATURE RESULTS 🏆
Congratulations to our feature race winners and premiership recipients from the 2026 Dederang Races.

🐎 Milestone Chemicals Australia Dederang Cup
🥇 Gwennybegg
Trainer: G. L. Boucher
Jockey: D. N. Walker

🐎 Lloyd Refrigeration's Flying
🥇 Mighty Feat (NZ)
Trainer: S. A. McIntosh
Jockey: L. J. Taylor

🏅 Premiership Winners
• Goonan Family Trainers Premiership: R. A. Hockley
• Yenda Producers Jockey Premiership: L. J. Taylor

Well done to all connections on outstanding performances. 📸👇

23/02/2026

💚🐎 That’s a wrap on the Community Bank Mount Beauty & District 2026 Dederang Picnic Races 🐎💚

A massive thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday and helped make this year’s races so special. While we’re still finalising the numbers, we can confidently say it was another record crowd — for the second year in a row. The support continues to blow us away.

The camping was next level, with an incredible atmosphere right across the reserve, and the party at the track was just as big as the one at the pub — exactly what picnic racing is all about.
Our new start to race weekend with the Friday Night Cup Calcutta was a huge success and something we’ll definitely be bringing back next year.

As a race club, we’re very aware of just how lucky we are to be part of such an amazing community. We’d like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the other users of the Dederang Recreation Reserve, Ranga Train, Dederang Bowls Club Inc Dederang Mt Beauty Football Netball Club Upper Gundowring Tennis Club Dederang Golf Club who help maintain this unique community asset in such fantastic condition year‑round.

A special thank you to the Dederang Recreation Reserve Committee, and in particular John (Ozza) Ozolins, who puts in an enormous amount of work behind the scenes to keep the grounds running so smoothly. Your efforts do not go unnoticed.

From all of us at the Dederang Picnic Racing Club — thank you for another unforgettable year. 👉 Bring on 2027! 🎉🐎

20/02/2026

🍻🐎 What a way to kick off race weekend! 🐎🍻

A huge thank you to everyone who packed into the Dederang Hotel last night for the Friday Night Calcutta — the atmosphere was unreal and the support incredible.

We’re excited to say the Calcutta finished with a massive pool of $8,000, with an outstanding $2,200 paid out to raffle ticket holders already. That’s community spirit at its absolute best!

Now it’s over to the track… and then back to the pub
👏 Best of luck to all the auction holders today in the Dederang Cup — we hope your horses run well and the celebrations continue!

Thanks again to the Dederang Hotel, our volunteers, and everyone who got involved. Race weekend is officially underway! 🏇💚

20/02/2026

🎉 ONE MORE SLEEP! 🎉

The Community Bank Mount Beauty & District Dederang Picnic Races are almost here!
Join us tomorrow – Saturday, 21 February 2025 – for a classic country race day packed with thrilling action, live entertainment, and unbeatable community spirit.

📍 Location: Dederang Recreation Reserve, Kiewa Valley Highway
⏰ Gates open: 11:00 AM
🐎 Racing Action
Enjoy a six-race program featuring:
Milestone Chemicals Albury DFO Dederang Cup
Lloyds Refrigeration Flying

🏃‍♂️ Get Involved
Run the famous Pitman Trucks Dederang Mile Footrace
Test your strength in the Tug of War Challenge

🎶 Entertainment for Everyone
Live music
Kids games & face painting
Petting zoo
Delicious food stalls
Pop-up wine bar or full BYO

🎟️ Entry
$20 per adult
Kids 16 & under FREE with an accompanying adult

🚗 Getting There & Staying Over

Approx. 3-hour drive from Melbourne under 40mins from Albury/Wodonga
Free camping available on track
Shuttle bus running from the track to the pub all night!

Grab your friends, pack the picnic rug, and get ready for an unforgettable day at the races.

See you tomorrow, Dederang! 🐎🍾

20/02/2026

🚨 IT’S HAPPENING NOW! 🚨
The Friday Night Calcutta at the Dederang Hotel is about to kick off! 🍻🐎
If you’re not here yet — now’s the time.
🎟️ Tickets on sale right now
Our team is roaming the pub — grab a ticket, grab a drink and get involved.
🔨 Auction starting 7:30-8
Plenty of banter, big bids, and a great way to launch race weekend.
💰 Big prize pool
🐎 Dederang Cup runners
🍻 Great crowd, great atmosphere
This is one of the best nights of the Dederang Races weekend — don’t miss it!
📍 Dederang Hotel
⏰ Happening NOW

18/02/2026

Proudly for the community by the community - Dederang Picnic Race Club is only one of many amazing sporting clubs that play a role in our little community Dederang Hotel The General Store Dederang

18/02/2026

Get around Radio 2AY

Just tag some mates who you'd bring along and you'll be automatically in the draw (it's for up to 10 people)! We'll choose a winner randomly and announce it on Friday. The Dederang Cup is this Saturday from 11. Good luck!