When it comes to long weekends, there tends to be two camps of people – the kind that fly by the seat of their pants and take it as it comes, or those that prefer to make the most of their sweet, glorious freedom and plan ahead to avoid disappointment. For those in the latter group, this one is for you – Robina Pavilion’s Gold Coast Show Race Day is an excellent excuse to partake in an afternoon of fun and frivolity with a very enticing five-hour drink package, tasty roaming canapes and beats by local faves Brooke Evers and Mollie Rose. There will be pop-ups, lawn bowls, photo gardens and much more on offer for keen event-goers.

Keeping those pesky hunger pangs at bay will be a roving assortment of bites such as double-crumbed lamb cutlets, smoked mac ‘n’ cheese boats, spiced chicken wings with blue-cheese aioli, house-made pumpkin and cashew arancini and bite-sized beet pies. Wine lovers will be spoilt for choice with drops including Redbank Emily brut cuvee, Elk Tree sauvignon blanc, The Y Series sangiovese rosé, Wirra Wirra Adelaide Range shiraz and Earthworks cabernet sauvignon, among the sip-worthy selections. There’s also beer, cider and soft drinks as part of the package. Ready to party? We like your vibe. Early bird tickets are $160 and available here until June 30.