Adelaide Cup
March 10, Monday
South Australia
Adelaide Cup Day is a major annual event in South Australia, held on the second Monday in March. The day celebrates one of Australia's most famous and oldest horse races, the Adelaide Cup, and is considered a public holiday in South Australia.The Adelaide Cup was first held in 1864 and has since become a tradition. The races were originally held in May, but since 2006 the event has been held in March. The races take place at Morphettville Racecourse in Adelaide and attract thousands of spectators, tourists and racegoers from all over Australia.
Public holiday
In South Australia, Adelaide Cup Day is a public holiday, allowing residents of the region to visit the racecourse, enjoy a festival or spend the day with family and friends.