Fashions on the Field

Fashions on the Field will start after race 2 on the stage, next to the race track,​ all participants must be present at that time.

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Fashions on the Field will be back trackside in 2025 with 4 fabulous categories:

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• Lady of the Day  Females 18 years & older

  • Prize: $1,000 cash & prizes sponsored by Rural Affinity 

• Man of the Day Males 18 years & older

  • ​Prize: $1,000 cash & prizes sponsored by Rural Affinity 

• Couple of the Day Couples 18 years & older

  • ​​Prize: $500 cash & prizes sponsored by Rural Affinity 

• Young Racegoer (boy & girl) 17 years & younger

  • Prize: $50 voucher sponsored by Feed and Grain

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Guidelines 

(excludes Young Racegoer)

• The Competition

  • Contestants must ensure they fulfill the criteria for entry. Those who do not meet the criteria will be eliminated.

  • Contestants will be issued a numbered paddle and as each group is called up they will proceed onto the stage for judging.

  • A judging panel may select their top contestants and ask them to remain on the stage.  All other contestants will be asked to leave the stage and will hand back their numbered paddle to a staff member.

  • From the remaining contestants on the stage the judges will select their winner.

  • The aim of the competition is to acknowledge individuals that have gone to the effort to piece together their own unique racewear outfit.

  • Contestants may not be affiliated with a Fashions on the Field sponsor, including as an employee or promotional work for a sponsor. 

  • The judge’s decision is final.

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• Entry Criteria

  • Contestants must be 18 years of age and over.

  • Contestants must be dressed in appropriate seasonal racewear.

  • Female contestants must have appropriate headwear to complement their racewear.

  • Contestants and their outfits are not permitted to have any commercial agenda (ie, in order to promote a business or designer)

  • Contestants must not receive any compensation from a third party for entering.

  • All contestants must be wearing shoes

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• Judging Criteria

  • The Judges will base their decisions on the following criteria:

    • Style & originality

    • Appropriateness of the outfit for the Griffith Races

    • Attention to detail in putting together a whole look, including accessories

    • Understanding and interpretation of the current fashion trends

    • Grooming and deportment

    • Suitability of the outfit for the climate

    • Judges will look for a complete outfit including a headpiece