The 2022 Warrnambool May Racing Carnival is in full swing. This year marks 150 years since the jumps race that is now the Grand Annual Steeplechase was created. The three-day Warrnambool Racing Club carnival runs from Tuesday to Thursday. Gates open at daily at 11am.
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TUESDAY
CARNIVAL: Brierly Day at Warrnambool Racecourse.
LIVE MUSIC: DJ Keegan (from 5.30pm), Matt Sell (6pm) and The Stand Ins (9pm), at Cally Hotel. Alfa Tides and DJ Josh Brown at The Whalers Hotel. Teacher's Pets at Warrnambool Bowls Club, 6-9pm. Ladies Day after party featuring DJ John James at Frolic Lane, from 7pm.
WEDNESDAY
CARNIVAL: Galleywood Day at Warrnambool Racecourse.
LIVE MUSIC: Matt Sell and John Brereton (from 5.30pm), and Mick, Christo and Pipes (from 8.30pm) at Cally Hotel. DJ Edger live bongo set and Mitch and Jackson at Frolic Lane, from 6pm. Evareign and DJ Josh Brown at The Whalers Hotel. Glenn Kelly at Warrnambool Bowls Club, 6-9pm.
CALCUTTA: 2022 Damian Gleeson cup eve Calcutta at Rafferty's Tavern. Hosted by Russell Leonard with special guests Shane Jackson and John Allen, 6-11pm.
SAM KEKOVICH: Port Fairy's Oak and Anchor is hosting an evening with former North Melbourne footballer, commentator and media personality Sam Kekovich as part of its carnival celebrations from 6pm. Ticket and two-course dinner $70 or ticket only $20. Both include drink on arrival. To book go to oakandanchorhotel.com
CLUBBING: Level One presents Heave featuring Joel Fletcher at Seanchai Irish Bar, 10pm-3am.
THURSDAY
LIVE MUSIC: DJ Keegan (from 5.30pm) and The Groovesmen (from 7.30p) at Cally Hotel. Evareign and DJ Josh Brown at The Whalers Hotel. The Loose Cannons at Warrnambool Bowls Club, 6-9pm. Mick Ferguson and Christo Rook band and saxophone DJ set by Kel and Willz, from 6pm.
CARNIVAL: Fashions on the Field at Warrnambool Racecourse, 10am-1pm. Grand Annual Day at Warrnambool Racecourse.
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Lillian Altman
Lillian is an experienced journalist who joined Warrnambool Standard in late 2021. She has a particular interest in writing stories on the arts and culture, health, education, breaking news, police stories, as well as human interest and profiles.
Lillian is an experienced journalist who joined Warrnambool Standard in late 2021. She has a particular interest in writing stories on the arts and culture, health, education, breaking news, police stories, as well as human interest and profiles.
