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

Celebrate the 40th annual 36°South Coonawarra Vignerons Cup in the exclusive 36°South Coonawarra Vignerons Marquee Precinct at the Penola Racecourse.

The 2022 event is a cocktail event offering an all-inclusive trackside package with expansive outdoor area and marquee, scattered seating, substantial cocktail style lunch and afternoon tea, betting facilities, Imperial wine auction, Super sweep, Live DJ, and a smorgasbord of Coonawarra’s finest wines to be enjoyed.

Package Commences 11am | Package Ends 5pm

The ticket includes a fully catered day out, with a keepsake wine glass. (Note beer and spirits are not included in package price and can be purchased from the Penola Racing Club Bar for consumption within the marquee precinct).

Return Transfer Bus from Mount Gambier [SOLD OUT] & Naracoorte to the Penola Racecourse available – $15pp – BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

Complimentary shuttle buses will also be in service to transport ticket holders staying in the Penola/ Coonawarra townships.  (see below for more information)

All ticket holders are required to wear a lanyard and wristband for entry into the event precinct.

**Tickets to the Marquee Precinct are strictly limited.  All ticket holders require to demonstrate proof of DOUBLE  vaccination to enter the EVENT PRECINCT**

For all ticketing enquiries please email: enquiries@coonawarra.org

Joining us in the Marquee… here’s what you need to know:

Event Start: The Coonawarra Vignerons Cup Precinct will be open for guest access from 11:00 am. Lunch will be served from 12:15pm

Event access: Please ensure you are wearing both your lanyard and wristband for entry to the marquee and for the duration of the event. (If you have not received these prior to the day, your event passes will be available for collection from the Coonawarra Vignerons desk at the entry of the Marquee).

Getting there: Return transfer bus will be in service from Mount Gambier & Naracoorte Tickets are $15pp and must be booked in advance.  Buses will depart at 10:15am SHARP from the Ferrers Street Bus Stop Mount Gambier (Opposite the new COLES Complex) and Ormerod St – Naracoorte Hotel, returning following the conclusion of the race day at approximately 5:15pm.

See below for FREE TOWN Shuttle Bus information and schedule.

Dress Code: Attendees are encouraged to dress to impress in their race attire!

Super Sweep: $10 tickets will be available for purchase from Coonawarra Vignerons Cup Committee staff, based on runners in the feature Race 7 – 36°South Coonawarra Vignerons Cup. Great prize winnings to be awarded to 1st,  2nd and 3rd placings. Qualifying tickets will be drawn at 2:10pm.

Imperial Auction:  Seven 6- Litre imperial wines will be up for grabs to the highest bidder (scroll down to view labels and vintages on offer). Two beautifully crafted A.P John Coopers’ barrels will also be auctioned. Auction to commence at 3:15pm.

Entertainment:  DJ Pedro will be performing throughout the day.

Betting facilities: Live bookies are available to take your bets in the marquee. Alternatively, guests are welcome to place bets in the designated Penola Racecourse Betting Ring.

Complimentary Shuttle Buses

Penola (Driver: TBC)
10.45am – Royal Oak Hotel, Prince of Wales Hotel, Coonawarra Motor Lodge, Must@Coonawarra
11.00am – Royal Oak Hotel, Prince of Wales Hotel, Coonawarra Motor Lodge, Must@Coonawarra

Coonawarra (Driver: TBC)
10.30am – Bellwether Wines, Coonawarra Store, Chardonnay Lodge/Coonawarra Units
11.00am – Coonawarra Store, Chardonnay Lodge

Buses will return to Penola following the conclusion of the races and Coonawarra from approx. 5.15pm returning passengers to the same locations.

We appreciate your patience as bus drivers return to collect passengers

PENOLA RACE CLUB BUS (Driver: Don Searle 0428 847 921)
An additional bus service will be operational later in the day with pick ups from the Royal Oak Penola at 11:45am and 12:15pm.

Download the [Bus Shedule]

Imperial Auction Wines

These exclusive 6 Litre Imperials are presented in a bespoke box, and specially labelled for the 2022 36° South Coonawarra Vignerons Cup.

Balnaves of Coonawarra 
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon

Banks Thargo Coonawarra
2019 Cabernet Malbec

Bundalong Coonawarra
2017 Cabernet Sauvignon

St Hugo
1991 St Hugo Cabernet Sauvignon

Raidis Estate
2015 The Trip

Yalumba
2016 The Menzies Cabernet Sauvignon

Wynns Coonawarra Estate
2016 O’Deas Red Blend

Sponsors

This fabulous event is not possible without the support of our valued sponsors, partners, and local community volunteers.

PRESENTING PARTNER

PLATINUM SPONSOR

GOLD SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS