About Us

About Us

Our History

In 1955, the Casino Show Society purchased the racecourse and associated land of over 100 acres, making it one the largest showgrounds in the state. The Casino Show Society has held shows for over 125 years with the majority of these shows occurring at the current home grounds.

Over time, much has changed from the humble beginnings of a large paddock activated mainly on show days to multiple user groups, including Casino Racing Club, Casino Pony Club, Casino Campdraft & Rodeo and Casino Poultry Club, to name a few.

From the building of pavilions, show rings, cattle sheds, and a proper racing complex, the showgrounds moved from society ownership to Crown Lands as a Reserve for Public Recreation, which Richmond Valley Council manages

In 2024, Richmond Valley Council completed a $14.3 million upgrade of the Casino Showground and Racecourse, ensuring a premier facility that will host shows, competitions, and other attractions well into the future for generations to come. The upgrades were possible thanks to both Australian and NSW government funding.

The official opening of the Casino Showground and Racecourse upgrade was held on Saturday 20 April 2024. It revealed a large undercover arena, an outdoor sand area, a new racing stable complex to accommodate up to 80 horses, and a new truck and float parking area. The new equestrian exercise area, which includes round yards, a horse walker and a 50-metre equine pool, will be a huge draw card for equestrians who can use it to improve their horses’ fitness.

Other work completed, such as the powered event camping area, will increase the facility’s ability to host additional events, including country music festivals, car shows, trade shows and markets. These events are expected to boost the local economy by attracting visitors from across NSW to stay in the Northern Rivers and spend money at businesses in the region.

Our Facilities

The grounds are situated at Casino in the Northern Rivers Region of New South Wales. Casino is accessible by rail, coach and road with airports located in Lismore, Ballina, Coolangatta and Brisbane. Casino is located 717klm north of Sydney and 228klm south of Brisbane.

The entrance to Casino Showgrounds can be found at 10095 Summerland Way, Casino

PIC Number: NI120252

Our facilities include:

  • UNDERCOVER ARENA

    • 40m x 80m Undercover arena
    • 60mm Sand base. This can be changed subject to your event requirements – additional fees apply.
    • Tiered seating for more than 2000 people with additional spectators accommodated with portable grandstands
    • High bay lighting, irrigation and AV system
    • 5 x 3 phase drop-down pendants
    • Removable fence at the eastern end for event stage setup
    • Ramp entry from outdoor sand warm-up arena

  • CASUAL EQUINE FACILITIES:

    • 40 undercover overnight stables (ability to expand to 50)
    • 22 outdoor day yards with sand base – 4m x 6m in size with a small roof
    • 40m x 40m outdoor arena with lights and irrigation
    • 60m x 75m outdoor warm-up arena
    • 50m long equine pool – 2.0m (w) x 2.4m (d) (still under construction)
    • 2 x 20m round yards with washed sand base (material depth 150mm)
    • 2 x Horse walkers, accommodating eight horses each (still under construction)
    • 2 manure bunkers
    • 3 horse gated wash bay

  • RACEHORSE TRAINING COMPLEX: ENQUIRIES ARE VIA THE CASINO RACING CLUB

    • Four stable blocks to accommodate up to 80 racehorses on site. Each stable box measures 4m x 4m
    • 12 lockable tack rooms
    • 6 x wash bays 4m x 4m
    • Manure bunkers

  • EVENT CAMPING

    • Three separate campsites enabling multiple events with camping to occur concurrently
    • Powered and non-powered sites available
    • Access to toilet and shower amenities
    • Onsite dump point
    • Multiple camping opportunities external to the facility
    • Camping and caravan supplies are available within the Casino CBD

  • PARKING

    • New car park with 145 car spaces plus multiple non-formed car parking options
    • 2 Wheelchair accessible spaces
    • Improved internal access roads and widening of the main driveway
    • Ability to cater up to 30 floats in P1

  • ADDITIONAL FACILITIES AND EXTRAS

    • Centre Arena
    • Pony Club grounds
    • Main Pavilion
    • Poultry Pavilion
    • Racing Club Members Stand
    • BBQ area
    • Cutting yard
    • Cattle shed
    • Arena Canteen
    • The Triangle
    • Amenities in multiple locations
    • Portable amenity blocks, kitchens and BBQ trailers for hire.
    • Chutes

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