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Melton Plate trots back in to town

The City of Melton Plate is trotting back into town for 2024 on Saturday, March 16, and to celebrate Melton Entertainment Park in Cobblebank is hosting a night of family fun, free kids rides and Harness Racing.

The event begins at 5pm and Melton Entertainment Park is encouraging you to grab some friends, bring a picnic blanket and see what the event has to offer.

On the lawn there’ll be rides, kids activities, food trucks and a Dingo Discovery Experience, along with venue dining inside and “outstanding” Harness Racing.

The event is in its 34th year and has been hosted at Melton Entertainment Park since its opening in 2009.

Melton Entertainment Park general manager Gayle Harvey said Melton Plate is a collaboration between the local council and Harness Racing Victoria to bring together the community and industry in a family friendly night of entertainment.

“This night also celebrates Harness Racing’s metropolitan race track being housed in the City of Melton – Melton Entertainment Park,” she said.

“These events provide free entertainment for the local community as well as a safe and secure place for friends and families to get together.”

Gates open at 5pm, rides and food trucks are on from 5 to 9pm. Bookings are essential for venue dining bookings.

Entry fee is a gold-coin donation which will go towards supporting Dingo Discovery.

Melton Entertainment Park is located at 2 Ferris Road, Melton.

Details: enquiries@mepark.com.au

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