Upcoming Events at Living Legends
 
Fathers' Day with Northerly at Living Legends

Sunday 5 September 2010

Here's a Father's Day event for the racing Dad – the superstar Northerly, who won nine Group One races, has arrived at Living Legends (see update below). So, this Sunday has been declared "Father's Day With Northerly". It's a day out for the family, with a sausage sizzle, and the chance to have your photo taken with the champ, along with the other Living Legends stars like Might and Power, Better Loosen Up and Rogan Josh. As usual, Living Legends will be open from 10 till 4 on Sunday. We hope to see you there!



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Past Events at Living Legends

 
Horses' Birthday Celebrations

Sunday 1 August 2010

We celebrated the Horses' Birthday with by sharing cake with our Legends and their fans.
 
Sportsbet.com.au Apache Cat Family Day

Sunday 28 March 2010

Living Legends proudly welcomed our newest champion - Eight-time Group 1 winner and people's champ Apache Cat with a day for all the family to enjoy.
 
Melbourne Cup Parade

Monday 2 November 2009

Saintly, Might and Power, Doriemus, Brew, Rogan Josh, Subzero and Paris Lane paraded down Swanston Street in the celebrations that lead up to "the Race that Stops a Nation".
 
Melbourne Cup Family Picnic Day

Sunday 1 November 2009

Living Legends celebrated with previous Melbourne Cup Legends Might and Power, Rogan Josh, Brew and Doriemus, on a day for all the family to enjoy. Highlights of the day included pony rides, quality wines from Hanging Rock Winery, photo opportunities with the Melbourne Cup and the Legends, and opportunities to wander through the historic homestead and heritage gardens.
 
The Legends at Bendigo Cup

Wednesday 28 October 2009

Fields of Omagh and Doriemus flew the Living legends banner as a special guest of Eliza Park at of one of Country Racing Victoria's most popular country cups.
 
Cox Plate Family Picnic Day

Sunday 25 October 2009

Living Legends celebrated with previous Cox Plate Legends Might and Power, Better Loosen Up and Fields of Omagh, on a day for all the family to enjoy. Highlights of the day included pony rides, quality wines from Hanging Rock Winery, photo opportunities with the Melbourne Cup and the Legends, and opportunities to wander through the historic homestead and heritage gardens.
 
The Legends at Cox Plate

Saturday 24 October 2009

Might and Power, Saintly, Better Loosen Up and Fields of Omagh were special guests of the Moonee Valley Racing Club at this year's Cox Plate, and went on parade prior to the "Race that makes Legends".
 
The Cox Plate Prelude Living Legends Lunch

Friday 23 October 2009

On Cox Plate Eve, Bryan Martin hosted a very special luncheon and fundraiser for Living Legends. Guests enjoyed a magnificent lunch with premium beer and wine whilst being entertained by stories of yesteryear from legends such as Jim Johnson, Bobby Skelton, Claire Lindop, Glenn Boss and Greg Childs.
 
Hume Winter Music Festival 2009

July-August 2009

Living Legends was delighted to be a part of the 7th Annual Hume Winter Music Festival, which celebrated local and international performers. As part of this unique festival, Living Legends hosted three Sunday afternoon sessions, featuring visits with the horses as well as the music of three brilliant local musicians.
 
Australia Day Family Picnic Day 2009

January 26, 2009

Living Legends hosted a true Australia Day experience for all the family to enjoy, including a sausage sizzle, children's activities and photo opportunities with the Legends and the Melbourne Cup.
 
Living Legends 2nd Birthday Celebration

November 2, 2008

Living Legends celebrated its second birthday with a Spring Carnival experience on Sunday November 2nd, 2008 from 10:00am to 3:00pm. We had plenty to celebrate with both our 2nd birthday and our new principle partner, Eliza Park.
 
Eliza Park/Living Legends Gala Dinner

September 25, 2008

To celebrate the new alliance between Living Legends and Victoria's premier thoroughbred stud Eliza Park, a Gala Dinner was held at Champions—the Australian Racing Museum on Thursday 25 September. A wonderful night was enjoyed by all and generous funds raised from the gala have been donated to Living Legends by Eliza Park.
 
Australia Day Picnic Day

January 28, 2008

Living Legends hosted a special family picnic day for the Australia Day public holiday. The day included photoshoots with the horses, children's activities and a gourmet barbeque.
 
Living Legends Re-Opening

December 16, 2007

After closure due to Equine Influenza precautions, Living Legends re-opened to the public. On the day, there were special festivities including giveaways, special prize draws, guided tours of the horses, history tours of the homestead and gardens and fundraising photo opportunities with the Melbourne Cup and Cox Plate.
Melbourne Cup Visit and Living Legends First Birthday Celebration
Melbourne Cup Visit and Living Legends First Birthday Celebration

October 31, 2007

As part of the Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour, the Melbourne Cup visited Living Legends on Wednesday 31st of October. This was a very special day as it was a year ago to the day that Living Legends opened and was therefore our first birthday. To see photos, please visit our Photo Gallery from the day. For a full report of the day, please CLICK HERE.
Emirates Melbourne Cup Parade
Emirates Melbourne Cup Parade

November 6, 2006

The Living Legends retirees headed to the centre of Melbourne to take part in the annual Emirates Melbourne Cup Parade down Swanston Street, the day before the race that stops a nation.

For pictures from the day, please visit the Photo Gallery.
Living Legends Official Opening
Living Legends Official Opening

October 31, 2006

Living Legends was officially opened to the public by the Hon John Thwaites MP. Celebrations for the day included speeches, musical performances, and a parade of the retiring horses.

For pictures from the day, please visit the Photo Gallery. For a report of the day, check out Living Legends Official Opening Report, courtesy of The Virtual Equestrian.



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