Grapes and Gallops

Mount Barker kicks off the new year with a January explosion! The annual Grapes and Gallops.  A day long fantastic and exciting spectacle of Wine and Horses. A culmination of Mount Barker Wines and the Mount Barker Turf Club sees award winning local wines and equine excellence combine into racing that makes you hold your breath or scream for your favourite and vine vintages that dazzle your palate. The event draws thousands with big money to be won for the race winners and fantastic fun for the punters. Definately a social event NOT to be missed - worth every moment!
BOOK A TABLE!
Crowds begin to gather under the shade sails - booking a table in one of the locations is a must!
FILLING QUICKLY
Moments later - it doesn't take long to start filling up!
WE ARE THERE!
Mount Barker Tourist Bureau Board members and friends enjoying proceedings.
PREMIER EVENT!
The pounding of hooves as they head down the home straight in the premier Mungrup Stud Sprint race.
HORSE EYE VIEW
Horse and jockey eye view of proceedings.
THE SPECTACLE
A lush perfect track, horses under magnificent full gallop and the colourful concentration of jockeys - what a ride!
FASHION ON THE FIELD
Fashions on the field and the Ladies look stunning!
THE MEN'S TURN
Fashions on the field - and now the guy's turn!
Last updated 07/01/2017
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GRAPES AND GALLOPS - January 22, 2017 - a not to be missed event!