Founded in 1883
2026 SeaLink Kangaroo Island
Cup Carnival
Celebrating 143 years of KI Racing Club in 2026
An exciting weekend of country racing
The race that stops an island
Don't miss your chance to be part of a massive crowd of over 3,000 cheering on some of the best horses in the country!
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Witness the excitement of country racing as these exceptional horses compete for the prestigious $40,000 Penneshaw Pub Kangaroo Island Cup.
DAY 1
THURSDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2026
General Admission Entry:
$16* online
$15 at the gate
Children under 16 free
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*Includes $1 booking fee
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DAY 2
SATURDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2026
General Admission Entry:
$21* online
$25 at the gate (cash)
$26 at the gate (eftpos)
Children under 16 free
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*Includes $1 booking fee
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PARTY TENT
for 10 PEOPLE
Includes:
3m x 3m marquee,
1 table and 10 chairs
$275
PARTY TENT
for 20 PEOPLE
Includes:
3m x 6m marquee,
2 tables and 20 chairs
$375
catering
Catering is available by
Lucy's KI Kitchen
Contact details TBA.
kangaroo island spirits
long lunch marquee
Includes:
Entry to racecourse
Racebook
3-course gourmet lunch
5-hour drinks package with local wine, beer and soft drinks
Private betting facilities
Private restrooms
$285pp
Past the post
Includes:
Entry to racecourse
Racebook
Glass of bubbles on arrival
Gourmet finger food by Virginia Jones of Kangaroo Island Providore
4 drink vouchers
DJ Tom Mitchell
Private betting facilities
$259pp
Fashions on
the Field
The Kangaroo Island Racing Carnival always attracts a stylish crowd and this year will be no different, especially with over $5000 of prizes up for grabs from our sponsors.
Pop-up Bars
Quench your thirst trackside at our selection of pop-up bars! The ever-popular Kangaroo Island Spirits Cocktail Bar returns, offering delicious cocktails. Feeling fancy? Sip on a chilled local wine from one of the many bars.
Getting to the track
A free shuttle service will run every 30 minutes from the Commercial Street 'Bus Loading Zone', opposite Aurora Ozone Hotel in Kingscote out to the racecourse.
Transfers commence from 11.30am on Thursday
and 10.30am on Saturday
