The iconic Birdsville Races are quickly approaching, with thousands of spectators set to make the trip to regional Queensland.
Sporting News Australia has all the details for the upcoming weekend of regional racing.
When are the Birdsville Races 2022?
This year's Birdsville Races will be held from Friday, September 2 to Saturday, September 3.
The event typically takes place on the first weekend of September, with 2022 being no exception.
140 years of the Birdsville Races will be celebrated this year, with a 13-race program to be held over two days.
It is also far from an exhibition event, with $260,000 prize money on offer at this year's meet.
Where are the Birdsville Races held?
The annual event takes place in Birdsville, Queensland.
Located close to the Northern Territory and South Australia borders, it is a rural town situated in the Shire of Diamantina.
The town has a population of just over 100 people, which balloons to roughly 6,000 people during the popular race weekend.
Fans, trainers and horses travel from all over Australia for the event, which is headlined by the Birdsville Cup.
The track itself is 2000m in circumference, with the longest race - the Birdsville Cup - held over 1600m.
How to watch the Birdsville Races in Australia
Broadcast details for this year's event have not been made available yet.
Races will potentially be shown across Sky Racing channels.
Birdsville Races 2022 tickets
Tickets need to be purchased for individual days at the Birdsville Races, with prices for adults beginning from $44.40 (Friday) and $49.50 (Saturday).
Spectators under 18 years of age can enter on both days for free.
Racegoers can also secure entry into the OBE Pavillion, with tickets costing upwards of $300.
There will be other activities on offer throughout the weekend including food stalls, fashion contests and boxing tournaments.
Tickets can be purchased here.
Can you bet on the Birdsville Races?
Betting markets are now open for this year's Birdsville Races.
TAB has odds available here.
