Melbourne Cup 2020
The perfect day dawned for the prestigious 2020 Melbourne Cup and Rainbow Beach was ready.
All the local venues turned on the fun to hold a day to remember, despite limited numbers and restrictions, and people were happy to have a reason to party.
- Nelley Matthews from Bribie Island was crowned winner of the Fashions of the Field 2020 at the Rainbow Beach Sports and Rec Club, with elegant Judge Sue Fitzgerald, and Mychaela Kelly from Cooloola Cove was awarded runner up
- At The Decks, Michelle Watson, Rose Mayes, Jennifer George and Heather Parker indulged in sumptuous seafood platters to celebrate the big day
- Cherie Mason, Ron Mason, Heatley Gilmore, Fiona Worthington, Lee Jones, Nigel Worthington, Danita Clark, Josh Mason, Michelle Gilmore finally won the Rainbow Cup! Michelle said: “After 15 years of living in Rainbow Beach we were delighted to have finally won the prestigious Rainbow Cup! Held every Melbourne Cup day at the Sports Club – this very serious event requires a jockey, a trainer for each steed – a hobby horse. What a fun day we had!”
- Local ladies, Lou Kelly, Kylie Betteridge, Juanita Kelly enjoying the Sports Club marquee