The Great Northern Darwin Cup Carnival is celebrated not just for its thrilling races, but also for the bright, colourful, and vibrant outfits that perfectly suit the Top End lifestyle.
Fashions on the Field invites everyone to take part in the fashion and fun of race day. Our expert judges will be looking for stylish, race-appropriate outfits that showcase individual flair, sophistication and creativity – all styled with headwear, shoes, and accessories that reflect both tradition and current trends.
Registration
Download and complete the relevant form, then bring it to the judges’ desk before registration closes on the day of the competition.
- Fashions on the Field Registration Form (Day 3 – Day 8) click HERE
| Competition | Date | Registration Time* | Competition Time* |
| Kids’ Heats | Saturday, 12 July 2025 | Competition has now closed. | |
| Ladies’ Heats – Ladies’ Day Luncheon | Wednesday, 16 July 2025 | 11:00am – 12:30pm | 12:45pm |
| Ladies’ Heats – Ladies’ Day | Wednesday, 16 July 2025 | 2:30pm – 3:15pm | 3:30pm |
| Ladies’ Heats – Derby Day | Saturday, 19 July 2025 | 12:35pm – 1:35pm | 1:50pm |
| Ladies Heats – Cup Day | Monday, 4 August 2025 | 10:45am – 11:45am | 12:00pm |
| Men’s Heats | Monday, 4 August 2025 | 10:45am – 11:45am | 12:30pm |
| Ladies’ & Men’s Final | Monday, 4 August 2025 | 10:45am – 11:45am** | 1:15pm |
*Please note timings may change slightly on the day. Please ensure you are positioned near the Fashions on the Field stage for any update to timing announcements.
**registration for winners from previous days.
Winners’ Prizes Announced!
| Competition | First Prize | Second Prize | Third Prize | Millinery | Prize Over 40’s Category Prize |
| Darwin Cup Day Ladies FINAL | 18ct White Gold Diamond and South Sea Pearl Pendant Necklace. Designed by Chris Williams Jewellers, valued at $5,500 SILK Laser Clinic Rejuvenate and Renew Program, valued $1,111 | Exciting details to be announced. | Exciting details to be announced. | ||
| Darwin Cup Day Men’s FINAL | $1,500 Tarocash Voucher | $1,000 Tarocash Voucher | $500 Tarocash Voucher | ||
| Darwin Cup Day Ladies Heats | $500 Silks Darwin Voucher | $300 Silks Darwin Voucher | $200 The Cinema Collective Voucher | SILK Laser Clinic Kick Start Skin Program, valued at $514. | $500 Silks Darwin Voucher |
| Derby Day Ladies Heats | SILK Laser Clinic Kick Start Skin Program, valued at $514 Four GA Tickets to Attend the Great Northern Darwin Cup | $300 Silks Darwin Voucher Four GA Tickets to Attend the Great Northern Darwin Cup | $200 The Cinema Collective Voucher | ||
| Ladies Day Luncheon Heats | Pair of 9ct White and Rose Gold Diamond and Pink Argyle Earrings. Designed by Chris Williams Jewellers, Value at $2,650. $300 Silks Darwin Voucher Four GA Tickets to Attend the Great Northern Darwin Cup | $1,000 Qantas Travel Voucher $300 Silks Darwin Voucher Four GA Tickets to Attend the Great Northern Darwin Cup | $350 Lagoon Day Spa Voucher $200 The Cinema Collective Voucher | One Night Accommodation in a Superior King Room at Courtyard by Marriott Darwin with Breakfast for Two, Overnight Parking and a Bottle of Red Wine $500 Silks Darwin Voucher | |
| Ladies Day GA | $500 Silks Darwin Voucher Four GA Tickets to Attend the Great Northern Darwin Cup | $300 Silks Darwin Voucher Four GA Tickets to Attend the Great Northern Darwin Cup | $200 The Cinema Collective Voucher | ||
| Kids Fashions on the Field | $250 All About Party Hire – Party Styling Voucher Darwin Waterfront Child Membership Winners sash and gift bag | $100 Retail Voucher Winners sash and gift bag. | $50 Casuarina Square Voucher Winners sash and gift bag. |