When
Saturday 17 October 2026
1pm to 7pm
Billycart Race:
Heats from 1pm
Celebrity race from 3pm
Finals at 4pm
Fashions on the Footpath 4:30pm
sat 17 october 2026
BillyCart race &
street party
Where
Corner Errol St. and Queensberry St., North Melbourne VIC 3051
Free Entry
Please support the fundraising efforts of billycart racers.
Make a donation to the charitable work of North & West Melbourne Neighbourhood Centre
billycart CHALLENGE
Up to fifty billycart daredevils will race down Errol St. on contraptions of their own design.
The Furlong family, who have won the silverware the first three years of Queensberry Cup, have announced their retirement, leaving the field wide open.
These are the 2025 terms and conditions. Billycarts must conform to the rules.
STALLHOLDERS
Participating in Queensberry Cup is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your products, services or community initiatives, connect with thousands of attendees and be part of a vibrant community celebration.
PERFORMERS
Music, circus, cabaret, roving entertainment.
Queensberry Cup welcomes application from performers of all types.
We are particularly keen to showcase local performers. Don't be shy! Let us know what is up your sleeve, whether you are a seasoned pro or just having a go for fun!
GET INVOLVED
Queensberry Cup relies on volunteers to make the event succsesful. This is a great opportunity to see what is involved in a community event and contribute to the local community.
Volunteers can be involved in the lead up to the event and/or pm the day.
You might also be interested in our Event Management course.
What's in it for you?
Gain experience in events, customer service and local experience
Have lots of fun and have many opportunities to connect with and engage with our local community
Food during the day (lunch and snacks)
$25 gift voucher to be used in North Melbourne
Participation certificate as a thank you for your time and support.
2025 RESULTS
Congratulations to the superstars of last year.
Who will take out the cup in 2026?
7-11 year old Finals
12-17 year old Finals
Open Finals
Most Creative
Queensberry Cup
More than just a race!
The Queensberry Cup is a street festival and a celebration of the diverse communities of North Melbourne and West Melbourne.
The festival reflects, celebrates and supports the local residents, businesses, students and workers of our dynamic inner city suburbs.
For one day, the main street is closed and turned over to a range of creative and cultural activities!
2025's program is a cracker. There is a focus on Chinese culture with giant Mah Jong, dynamic wu shu demonstrations, Zoey Pipa and your chance to try Chinese calligraphy.
The Famous Village Dog Show
An old Spring Fling favourite! Local residents bring their dogs and participate in fun, light-hearted competition. Great prizes thanks to local pet shop Paw Principality.
2pm at the Queensberry Street Stage.
Prizes awarded for:
Best dog outfit
Best dog-owner dress sense
Best trick
Longest drool
Register here for free or take your chances on the day.
Donations to our local animal charities are encouraged.
Bites & Beverages
2025 Details:
Celebrating global flavours and good taste from local businesses: The Courthouse Hotel Bar, Bear’s Wine (dim sims), El Sabor (Mexican), Al Makan (Mediterranean), Spanish Gourmet (paella), Melrose Place 3051 (pizza), Masala Jo (Indian fusion), Oriental Treats (Chinese), Whitebark (Australian meats) plus North Melbourne Rotary’s sausage sizzle and Wimble St Childcare Co-op cakes.
And a limited release gin from Here's Looking at You Kid.
Get down to Mork near the finishing line for hot chocolate goodness.
Half the site is licensed for alcohol consumption. The remainder is alcohol-free.
Plus everything Errol St. has to offer.
Dance & Music
Feel the rhythm with performances and workshops from around the world.
2025 included:
Valanga Khoza (South Africa)
Viva Melbourne (Cabaret)
School of Loving Music Junior Band
The Imaginators
River Nile School Dancers
Bloko 3K (Brazil)
Zoey Pipa (China)
The Lost Clog (Lithuania)
The Black Curtains (rock)
Shinjita Roy (Bollywood)
Homebrew Verandah Singers
Wushu
Zumba
DJ Scooney
Want to perform in 2026?
Currently seeking applications!
XYZ Youth Zone
2025 Details:
On Errol Street, between the finish line and Arden Street.
Smooth global tunes selected by our clued-in crew. Make your own smoothie with bike 'n' blend.
Grab something to eat and get in the vibes with YMCA and Young Australian People.
Drummond Street will have a free raffle with lots of awesome give-aways. Showcase your basketball shooting skills. Plus GIANT games!
Relax in the River Nile School Chillzone, contribute to the youth feedback wall, plus bracelet making and collage.
Handball your heart our with North Melbourne Football Club.
Special Chinese wushu demonstration at 2pm
For The Kids
As well as the thrill of watching billycarts careen down Errol St., there is plenty for kids of all ages to get involved with.
Put your pedal to the metal in Lancashire Lane, a kids’ own artistic alleyway.
2025 Details:
Try intergenerational
costume photography in “I See You Like This”, thanks to North Melbourne Arts House.
Celebrate Children's Week: Make a lantern or a medal, crafty and quirky activities with City of Melbourne's children's team and Lucy & Friends.
Take a photo with the Sewing Kindness mascot bear.
Plus get active with The French Circus School
1pm-1:50pm: For childrens aged 3-5
2pm-3pm: For children aged 5-7
3:30pm-4:30pm: All ages
Pop by North Melbourne Library from 1pm to 2pm for an hour of crafting.
North Melbourne on Show
2025 Details:
Catch up with local legendary community organisations
including:
Hotham History Project
North Melbourne Language & Learning
North West Patch
new Federal MP Sarah Witty
State MP Ellen Sandell
VISY Container Deposit Scheme
Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Welcome to Country and performance at 1:30pm
and more.
Proudly presented by North & West Melbourne Neighbourhood Centre
Funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. Go to www.dss.gov.au for more information.
2024 oFFICIAL
reSULTS
congratulations to our winners
2023 OFFICIAL
RESULTS
Congratulations to all riders.
Here are the official results.
Open Category
Congratulations to Orly Furlong who took out the title for the second year running, closely followed by his sister Leni.
12 - 17 Year Olds
Another dual winner, Levi Haydon-Wimmer came out on top of a strong field.
7 - 11 Year Olds
Orly Furlong also took out the 7-11 year old category. Ned Lock from Castlemaine was not far behind.
North & West melbourne neighbourhood Centre
Queensberry Cup is presented by North & West Melbourne Neighbourhood Centre Inc.
NWMNC is a not-for-profit incorporated charity situated in Errol Street in the heart of North & West Melbourne.
NWMNC has now been in operation for 40 years and is proudly run by a loyal and committed team of volunteers and paid staff. Our members and clientele cover a diverse range of individuals and organisations exemplifying the richness of the local community.