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10 October 2024 | News | Zema Estate

36° South Coonawarra Vignerons Cup 2025

 

Delicious food, live racing action and a smorgasbord of Coonawarra’s finest wines!

The  36°South Coonawarra Vignerons Cup Day returns in 2025, and with it Coonawarra’s Platinum Marquee offering the ultimate summer race day experience in South Australia's premier wine region. 

Traditionally hosted on a Thursday in January, the 2025 event will see all the action take place on FRIDAY 17 JANUARY, with a later start set to welcome many more wine lovers and race day fanatics!  It's the perfect recipe for the ultimate long weekend in our region! Enjoy the finest country hospitality combining gourmet food, fashions in the marquee and the thrill of thoroughbred racing, with Coonawarra's finest wines.

Date: FRIDAY 17 JANUARY 2025
Marquee Package Commences: 11am-5pm
Location: Penola Racecourse, Coonawarra, South Australia

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Take advantage of our EARLY BIRD TICKET OFFER available exclusively to Zema Estate friends.

EARLY BIRD PRICE $235 + Booking Fee – SAVE $15pp
TICKETS $250PP + Booking Fee

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Tickets include: 

  • Racecourse Admission + Premium Trackside Marquee event access
  • 6 hour Coonawarra Wine Beverage Package
  • Gourmet Plated Lunch and shared Afternoon Tea 
  • Live Entertainment – Music by Shaun Brown | Imperial Wine Auctions | Fashions in the Marquee
  • Betting Facilities + Racebooks (1 between 2)
  • Branded Souvenir Event Tumbler
  • Complimentary Bus transfers to and from the event from Penola/ Coonawarra Townships.

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