Fashions are still on the fields in Winter.Racing in the Northern States of AustraliaDid you know that there are around 2,475 race meetings are held annually throughout Australia? Now that's a lot of horses and a lot of racing - almost 50 a week!During winter, attention turns to our northern States where fashionable fillies fill race tracks for some of our nation's best regional racing carnivals.Here we showcase a few of these events; focusing on those that showcase fashion - chic outfits, hats and heels - amongst the field.Rockhampton Winter Racing CarnivalThe Rockhampton Winter Racing Carnival is now underway until 20 June - perhaps a trip to this Queensland regional centre is just what you need to get you into the racing spirit?Mackay Cup CarnivalAnd speaking of north Queensland, don't forget the Mackay Cup Carnival on 5 July. We love the sound of the "Fiesta Fascinator Lounge" and would definitely look to book this premium marquee experience. Of course this would call for one of our beautiful Alice goes Out fascinators - perhaps some Swirly Paige style for the day? Swirly Paige (below) is available in a variety of colours and perfect if you want to remain chic yet under-stated and still draw lots of compliments.Darwin Cup CarnivalIf you are looking to join an extended race event, the 2015 Darwin Cup Carnival will get your heart racing. The carnival extends over eight days with festivities kicking off on 4 July and concluding with the major event on the calendar - the Carlton Mid Darwin Cup on Monday 3 August. For women, the main day is the Bridge Toyota Ladies Day on Wednesday 15 July, "Where the stakes on the track are just as high as the fashion stakes off". Click here for more information on this fun-filled carnival.Cairns Cup CarnivalThe headline social event in Cairns is its cup carnival from August 8-9. While Myer Fashionable Fillies day is held on the Saturday, we love the idea of High Tea on Cup Day on the Sunday where fashion and champagne mix under a bloom of silk at the track. Billed at the social event of the year, find out more about this heals and heels carnival.We know that there are other events held throughout Australia and that each major city supports winter racing carnivals. To find upcoming events you can search on racenet.com or simply Google your local turf club.Oh; and don't forget to order your Alice goes Out headpiece - we have a range of styles sure to suit your fashion style - from fascinators to brims and everything in between. Shop online today.Photograph top: Photo credit: Jaguar Style Stakes at the 2015 Dubai World Cup via photopin (license)Photograph second top: Alice goes OutPhotographs above courtesy of Cairns Jockey ClubPhotograph on front page: Photo credit: Jaguar Style Stakes at the 2015 Dubai World Cup via photopin (license)
