AUFS Chief Minister's Cup Day is Day 3 of the Great Northern Darwin Cup Carnival.
Affectionately known as 'Family Day', AUFS Chief Minister's Cup Day is popular for all ages with activities like petting zoo, face painting, jumping castles, live entertainment, Kids Fashions on the Field and much more.
The $60,000 Asian United Food Service Chief Minister's Cup run over 1600m and is also the second leg of the $100,000 Ladbrokes Territory Treble! The race will draw plenty of interest, with five of the last nine winners, going on to win the Darwin Cup in the same year (Lightinthenite, Royal Request, Zahspeed, Highly Decorated and Playoffs).
General Admission tickets will be available to purchase at the gate. Under 18s get in free.
Race times will become available closer to the day.
Event Date
Saturday 11 July 2026
Entry cost
All tickets from $20 to $695
Facilities
- Bar
- Carpark
- Coach parking
- Conference / convention facilities
- Family-friendly
- Kiosk
- Parents room
- Pop up wine bar
- Free wifi
Accessibility
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia) Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids) Caters for people who use a wheelchair. Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.