Race day glamour meets local style as Gowings Port Central Fashions on the Field takes centre stage at the 2025 Port Macquarie Cup on Friday, 10 October. Known as one of the most anticipated social highlights of the year, Fashions on the Field celebrates elegance, creativity, and individuality, offering locals and visitors alike the chance to showcase their finest spring looks.
A Celebration of Fashion Excellence
This year’s event promises to be bigger and better, with categories including:
- Best Dressed Lady
- Best Dressed Gentleman
- Best Millinery
Competitors will be judged on style, originality, attention to detail, grooming, and their interpretation of spring racing fashion. With over $5,000 in prizes, plus the prestige of taking home a coveted sash, the stakes are high for Port Macquarie’s most fashionable racegoers.
Hosted by Vanessa Jane
Leading the festivities once again is Vanessa Jane from The Style Vibe, Port Central’s Fashion Ambassador and MC. Vanessa’s fashion expertise and vibrant personality will ensure a stylish and seamless event, while also bringing behind-the-scenes updates, style inspiration, and commentary to life throughout the day.
More Than a Competition
Beyond the runway, Fashions on the Field creates an unforgettable atmosphere at the Port Cup — a place where community, fashion, and fun come together. Guests can expect stunning racewear, bold spring trends, and plenty of photo opportunities at the beautifully styled stage, media wall, and hospitality spaces.
Register Now
Think you’ve got what it takes? Register online now to be part of this year’s Fashions on the Field. Whether you’re stepping out in a tailored suit, a show-stopping dress, or an incredible millinery piece, this is your moment to shine.
Click here to register for Fashions on the Field 2025
Find Your Race Day Look at Gowings Port Central
Need the perfect outfit for race day? Gowings Port Central has everything you need in one place. Discover spring fashion at Portmans, Sportsgirl, Sussans, Dotti and Target, polish your look with racewear accessories from Lovisa, Strandbags, Sunglass Hut, OPSM and Prouds, and finish it off with the perfect pair of shoes from Williams, Spendless Shoes or Manning Shoes. For the men, TAROCASH and CONNOR have you covered with sharp suits and stylish essentials. Complete your look with beauty and grooming must-haves from Chemist Warehouse.
