Melbourne Cup

The Melbourne Cup is held on the first Tuesday in November every year.  A lot of offices and schools have Melbourne Cup parties, and some people like to host get-togethers with their friends. Even if you're not going to the races, you can still dress up and have fun on the day!

Melbourne Cup Party Products

• Parties Online is a Sydney-based party products store that has been in operation since 1991. They specialise in tableware, balloons, costumes and more. See their Melbourne Cup section for foil balloon horses, jockey cap coasters, horseshoe and horse cutouts, and more.
   
• Party Products Australia have Melbourne Cup banners, jockey caps, horse shape foil balloons, and more. See Melbourne Cup. Flat-rate delivery Australia-wide.

Melbourne Cup Party Outfits & Costumes

• Costume Box - For a slightly less serious party, check out Costume Box's horse and jockey themed costumes. They are based in Sydney and deliver Australia-wide. Costume box have a wide range of fancy dress, make-up, masks, and accessories for adults and kids.

Melbourne Cup Office Party Ideas

Many offices have competitions and sweepstakes on Melbourne Cup day. To add a little bit of fun, why not have some small prizes for the winners. Below are some shops with inexpensive but cool toys and prizes.

• Rainbow Designs - Funky noodle boxes filled with delicious confectionery from Smarties and Snakes to Jellybabies and Jaffas. Colourful and tasty centrepieces or gifts for children's, adults and office parties. Check out their corporate gifts for mini noodle boxes which you can get personalised with a message or your company's logo.
   
• Coolthings - The latest cool gadgets, gizmos & gifts that make you say "That's Cool". Delivery to anywhere in Australia and also overseas. They have gifts and gadgets from as little as $5. You could even hold your own Melbourne Cup with their racing grannies and racing nuns!

Melbourne Cup Cruises & Events

• Horse Racing Nights (BLAC103 book online with GoDo)
  Melbourne, Victoria
  Off to the races! Recreate the excitement of Spring Carnival Racing at your next event! In this unique entertainment concept, we will provide your group with all the necessary details to let them feel as if they really are at the races. more details and bookings...

  
  
• See BCL Melbourne: Melbourne Cup for cruises and tours