Ipswich Events Blog

Cantor joins Ipswich Winter Racing Carnival

Date: 15-Mar-2021

It’s just three months until the Channel Seven Ipswich Winter Racing Carnival kicks into gear including one of the country’s biggest race days – ...

Ipswich Cup 2021 - February Update

Date: 22-Feb-2021

We know many of you are keen to buy tickets for the Ipswich Cup! Please be patient as we work through the planning stages ...

Beers, Bubbles & Brunch

Date: 19-Feb-2021

Join us for our bottomless brunch in the Grange Lounge on Sunday, 21 March.With live music by Eleea plus a selection of decadent foods and ...

Wine Makers Dinner

Date: 19-Feb-2021

Join us for our first Wine Makers Dinner showcasing Sirromet’s newest Italian grape varietals range crafted by award winning wine maker Mike Hayes. The ...

Club expands hidden gem beyond race days

Date: 12-Feb-2021

THE Ipswich Turf Club's Thoroughbreds Sports Bar is not only open on race days but also Friday and Saturday afternoons. It's a hidden gem ...

Swifts Hockey Club Race Day 2021

Date: 01-Feb-2021

Join the Swifts Hockey Club at the races and help raise funds for their club. Tickets include a bento box meal and 5 hour ...

Saturday 9th January Racing Update

Date: 08-Jan-2021

Racing Queensland has advised that meetings within South East Queensland during the Greater Brisbane lockdown period will proceed. In conjunction with Queensland Health, race ...

Fine memories

Date: 30-Dec-2020

There have been many personal highlights for outgoing General Manger Brett Kitching over the past 16 years. Here’s a few to remember. 2004 - Melbourne ...

Sales and Events Coordinator

Date: 16-Dec-2020

An exciting opportunity for a sales and events coordinator has become available to join the team at the Ipswich Events and Entertainment Centre. Work ...

Dancing is back

Date: 14-Dec-2020

From midday Monday, 14th December indoor dancing is back! We still need to maintain two square metres of space per person but that’s plenty ...

Brett Kitching to retire; new CEO appointed

Date: 18-Nov-2020

The Ipswich Turf Club has announced the replacement for long serving General Manager Brett Kitching who will retire from the Club on 1 March ...

Management Committee Update

Date: 18-Nov-2020

Wayne Patch placed on record his appreciation for the exceptional level of commitment and support shown by the members of the Board during the ...

Positive outlook on ITC direction

Date: 18-Nov-2020

The Ipswich Turf Club has seen unprecedented operational challenges over the past year but managed to produce an operating surplus once again this financial ...

Weddings back on the agenda

Date: 17-Nov-2020

You’ve had the question popped. Waited for COVID-19 to settle down and restrictions lift and now you need to plan a wedding.We can help ...

Congratulations Brett

Date: 12-Nov-2020

Ipswich Turf Club general manager Brett Kitching collected the major gong at the City of Ipswich 2020 Business Excellence Awards recently.Phillip Bell awarded Brett ...

It's all about the location

Date: 12-Nov-2020

Did you know the Ipswich Events and Entertainment Centre is ideally located in the heart of Ipswich? If you have clients based in Brisbane ...

Oaks Day 2020 Packages

Date: 09-Oct-2020

Can't get out for the Melbourne Cup? Join us & River 94.9 trackside for live racing and catch all the action from Flemington's Oaks ...

Melbourne Cup Packages

Date: 08-Oct-2020

Join us to celebrate Australia's most famous horse race - the Melbourne Cup. Watch all the action on the screens and have access to ...

Off and Racing at ITC

Date: 22-Sep-2020

Racing Minister Stirling Hinchliffe yesterday unveiled the multimillion redevelopment of the Ipswich Turf Club. With $24.8 million funded out of the Racing Infrastructure Fund, ...

New Racing Precinct Unveiled

Date: 20-Sep-2020

The official opening of new world class facilities at the Club by Queensland Racing Minister the Honourable Stirling Hinchliffe sets the scene for an ...