All DOG and BITCH CHALLENGE winners at the show receive a bottle of champagne, which adds to the atmosphere of the holiday picnic day, as many groups have barbeques or parties, allowing many dog clubs and friends to get together for a fun day out.

This is also the day when the Melbourne Cup horse race is run. The Melbourne Cup is the most famous of all Australian horse races and is broadcast around the world.  In fact, the judging stops for the broadcast of the race!  We have a bookmaker on the grounds to take bets on all the races held on that day.   The venue also has a restaurant with a TAB for your bets as well.

The Sunbury show is held in conjunction with many specialty breed shows, plus group shows such as the Gundog Club, Non Sporting Club, Working Dog Club, Hound Club, and Victorian Women’s Dog Club All Breed show. This makes for a most exciting 4-day weekend Canine Carnival of dog shows.

For the many Interstate and Overseas visitors attending the show, the Club provides free wine, cheese, and biscuits, as well as a place to sit down and watch the judging.  Our major sponsor, ADVANCE, also has a hospitality marquee.

Catering is available on-site, and the show features numerous stalls offering a wide range of dog showing merchandise.

During the luncheon break, there are Junior Handlers and Veterans classes. Additionally, every year, in the spirit of the Melbourne Cup, prizes are awarded for the Fashions On The Field Competition (Adult & Junior), also held at lunchtime.

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