
Melbourne Cup & Race Day Merchandise
- Best for
- race day sponsor packs, corporate marquee tables, staff sweepstakes gifts, client picnic hampers
- Branding options
- 1-colour silkscreen print, full-colour digital print, pad print, engraved
- Popular styles
- cardboard, plastic, PET, glass
- MOQ
- From 10 units, depending on the item
- Delivery
- Australia-wide; freight quoted per order
- Price range
- From AU$1.05 ex-GST at volume — exact price by quantity on each product
- Lowest From price
- Cardboard Binoculars — Custom Branded Event Giveaway — from AU$1.05 ex-GST
- Fastest turnaround
- Insulated Lunch Cooler Bag — Branded Pack It — 0–2 weeks · from AU$3.10 ex-GST
- Premium pick
- Branded Picnic Basket Set with Insulated Cooler — from AU$54.97 ex-GST
- Express dispatch
- Express dispatch: finished orders leave our Sydney production within 24 hours — courier transit is separate and quoted per job.
- Proof
- Free digital proof before production, on every order
- Checked
- Prices verified 16 Sept 2026 · stock levels refreshed 28 Sept 2026 (Sydney time)
- Also searched as
- melbourne cup merchandise, melbourne cup promotional products, race day merchandise, melbourne cup giveaways, spring racing merchandise, cup day office
Sense2 supplies Melbourne Cup merchandise for race day tables, sponsor packs and spring racing merchandise that needs to travel well. This set includes branded fans, sunglasses, compact umbrellas, cooler bags, picnic baskets, drinkware and shatterproof wine glasses. Depending on the model, branding can be silkscreen print, full-colour digital print, pad print or engraving, with artwork size set by the individual piece.
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Why promotional drinkware work — the research
- Promotional drinkware generates 1,300 impressions over its lifetime.
- Of consumers would keep promotional drinkware for more than a year.
- Would use it at least once a week.
Source: ASI Global Advertising Impressions Study, 2026/2027 edition (US consumers) · All 19 product families · Compiled by Sense2 from the study's published tables · checked 23 Sept 2026. Category averages from a US consumer survey, not a forecast for any one product or campaign. Research provided by the Advertising Specialty Institute, ©2026.. Figures quoted as published; we do not adjust them.
How to choose
Start with the job the item has to do at the event. Fans and sunglasses suit high-traffic handouts, umbrellas suit weather risk, and cooler bags or picnic sets suit carry-away packs. Drinkware and shatterproof glasses work better when the logo needs a cleaner, more settled finish. Size and print area matter more than the product name on the box.
Check how much artwork will remain legible at distance, especially on narrow fan faces, curved glass, or small print panels. Some models take one-colour branding cleanly, while others allow full-colour artwork or engraving on select pieces. Production timing depends on stock, artwork and branding method; confirm the required date before ordering.
Compare your options
| Type | Best for | Brand feel | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| hand fans | hot arrivals and crowd handouts | light, visible and casual | entry giveaways and table settings |
| umbrellas | showery trackside travel | practical and composed | guest packs and sponsor gifts |
| cooler bags and picnic carry | food, bottles and shared snacks | substantial and useful | marquee catering and staff days out |
| drinkware and shatterproof glasses | seated service and table presentation | more polished and settled | hospitality packs and client gifting |
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest product in Melbourne Cup & Race Day Merchandise?
Right now Cardboard Binoculars — Custom Branded Event Giveaway carries the lowest From price in this collection: from AU$1.05 ex-GST. The From price is the unit price at higher quantities; the minimum order is stated on the product. Get the exact unit price for your quantity from its quantity breaks: https://sense2.com.au/product/1428
Cardboard Binoculars — Custom Branded Event GiveawayWhat is the fastest product to get branded in Melbourne Cup & Race Day Merchandise?
Insulated Lunch Cooler Bag — Branded Pack It has the shortest production window in this collection: 0–2 weeks from artwork approval, from AU$3.10 ex-GST. Production starts once you approve the proof; freight time depends on your destination and is quoted with the order. https://sense2.com.au/product/14410
Insulated Lunch Cooler Bag — Branded Pack ItWhich product in Melbourne Cup & Race Day Merchandise suits executives or a more designed gift?
Branded Picnic Basket Set with Insulated Cooler is the premium pick in this collection (from AU$54.97 ex-GST) — the finish Sense2 recommends for leadership teams, board-level clients and milestone gifts. To compare it against the lowest-priced option, ask for both prices at your quantity. https://sense2.com.au/product/10117
Branded Picnic Basket Set with Insulated CoolerWhat is the minimum order for melbourne cup & race day merchandise?
Minimums start at 10 units in this range; each product states its own minimum order. Unit price depends on quantity, so ask for a stepped quote across the quantities you are weighing up.
How long does production take for melbourne cup & race day merchandise?
From under a week for stocked express lines up to 8 weeks from artwork approval, depending on the product — each product page states its own production window. Freight time depends on your destination and is quoted with the order.
Can I order a sample of Melbourne Cup & Race Day Merchandise before placing a full order?
Yes — samples are available. Samples are charged at cost plus freight up front, and we credit the sample cost back on orders of 100+ units (and for returning customers) — so the sample effectively costs nothing once you order. Branded pre-production samples are also available with a setup fee that's credited back on the full order.
Does the Best Price Guarantee apply to melbourne cup & race day merchandise?
Yes. If you show Sense2 an Australian competitor's advertised price for an identical product, we verify it and match it — the guarantee covers promotional merchandise resellers operating in Australia and excludes clearance, seconds and manufacturer pricing. Details are in our terms.
Can I order melbourne cup & race day merchandise in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or elsewhere in Australia?
Yes — Sense2 supplies melbourne cup & race day merchandise Australia-wide, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Gold Coast and Hobart, with dispatch from our production centres and freight quoted for your destination on each order. City pages: https://sense2.com.au/locations/sydney, https://sense2.com.au/locations/melbourne, https://sense2.com.au/locations/brisbane.
What are melbourne cup & race day merchandise typically used for?
Most of this range is chosen for team celebrations, anniversaries and openings. Tell Sense2 the occasion, the recipients and the quantity and we will point you to the right pieces for the brief.
Do promotional drinkware actually get kept and used?
Promotional drinkware generates 1,300 impressions over its lifetime. 80% of consumers would keep promotional drinkware for more than a year. 77% would use it at least once a week. Source: Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI) Global Advertising Impressions Study, 2026/2027 edition (US-consumer findings) — https://media.asicentral.com/resources/AdImpressionStudy/Ad-Impressions-2026.pdf
What suits Melbourne Cup giveaways when the crowd moves fast?
Fans and sunglasses are easy to hand out and simple to carry, while cooler bags and picnic sets suit people who will keep using the item after the event. Choose the family that matches the pace of the venue and the type of welcome you want to give.
Which branding options work on race day merchandise with smaller print areas?
Small panels suit one-colour silkscreen, pad print or restrained digital artwork. Glassware and umbrellas need careful placement so the mark stays readable. The right method depends on the exact model, so confirm the artwork and print area before finalising the order.
Can I compare unit price and minimums across the whole set?
Each item has its own live price breaks and minimum quantity, so the category is not a single flat offer. Unit price depends on quantity, decoration method and stock position. Ask for a quote at your volume so the figures match the actual mix you want.
How far ahead should I plan a spring racing merchandise order?
Plan around stock, artwork complexity and the chosen branding method. Compact items can move quickly, but mixed packs, engraved glassware and larger carry items may need more coordination. Confirm the required date before ordering so the run sheet matches your event schedule.
Are the PET wine glasses the same as engraved glassware?
No. The shatterproof PET glasses read differently from the stemless glass options. PET suits lighter, more casual handling, while glassware gives a steadier table feel. Pick by venue style, handling and how formal the setting should look.
What happens after artwork is supplied for Melbourne Cup promotional products?
Once you approve the digital proof, production can be booked against the chosen stock and branding method. If the artwork needs adjusting for a fan, glass, bag or umbrella panel, that is the time to resolve it before the order moves ahead.
Trackside packs before gates
At the marquee table before the gates open, one coordinator sorts the race day kit by handling, not by novelty. Fans go in a shallow stack because they need a clear face. Sunglasses cases sit beside the compact umbrellas, both chosen for a quick handover. The cooler bags and picnic blanket are folded once, then checked again for print placement. On the other side of the table, the stemless glasses wait for a cleaner mark and a steadier setting. Nothing here is decorative first; each piece earns its space by being easy to pass along and easy to use again. Find it. Love it. Brand it.
When people reach for these
marquee arrival
Fans, sunglasses and compact umbrellas handed out where guests first pause at the track.
table setup
Cooler bags, picnic sets and drinkware arranged so branding reads cleanly before service starts.
gift packs
A mixed race day bundle built for clients, staff or sponsors who will carry it home.
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