General News
19 February, 2026
Farmers invited to take a rare day off
FARMERS will have a chance to network and enjoy a much-needed day off when the Terang and District Racing Club opens the gates this Friday.
The Terang Co-op Rural Store Farmers Day Out races will return this Friday, February 20, from 12.30pm to 5.30pm at the Terang Racing Club.
Terang and District Racing Club president Janice Harris said a blockbuster day was planned as the club continues its efforts to achieve what few can do – encourage farmers to take a day off.
“Sponsors for the day get free wristbands which can be given out to their customers, and their clients – mostly farmers – get in free,” she said.
“There’s a free barbecue and race book.
“We’ll have a punters club and there’s a really good day of racing to be had.
“The track is looking really good – we’ve had a little bit of rain last week and this week, so it’s all looking good.”
Among the highlights of the day will be the charity auction of a racehorse, a promising Churchill x Diamond Fever two-year-old filly courtesy of Henry Dwyer Racing – with all proceeds from the auction to go to Myeloma Australia.
This year’s auction will be made all the sweeter as not only will the winning bid secure a five per cent share, but Henry Dwyer has offered to waive associated training fees over the duration of her career.
“Henry Dwyer has offered the horse and the training fees, which usually aren’t included, so that’s a big bonus,” Ms Harris said.
“Hopefully there will be a fair bit of interest.”
Guest speaker for the day will be Maria Moloney, a local product who is now kicking goals in the AFLW with Port Adelaide.
“She’s a local girl who grew up on a farm at Garvoc,” Ms Harris said.
“She’s a great role model for local girls who are looking at that as a career path.”
Ms Harris said there will be plenty of trade displays and pop-up shops to peruse between races as the day provides a chance to strengthen industry connections in a relaxed environment.
“You can see the farmers networking, talking to other farmers and meeting sponsors,” she said.
“It’s not only farm machinery places but feed and milk factories and people who work in finance, so there is a lot of networking.
“It’s also just the chance to get off the farm for a day with the family – wives are often a big part of the farm with a lot of paperwork as part of the family business.
“It’s a good chance for everyone to get off the farm.”
The event has grown from strength to strength in recent years and is proving to be among the highlights of the Terang and District Racing Club calendars.
“It’s getting bigger and bigger,” Ms Harris said.
“It’s in its 11th year now.
“The day is a good way to promote the races but it isn’t just about racing – even if you’re not into racing, this is about community engagement, getting involved and coming together as a community.
“People spending time together is ultimately what we’re trying to promote.”
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