The Snowy Monaro is renowned for hosting some of the best picnic racing meets in regional NSW.

The region has a long and proud connection to the racing industry, through the success of local trainers at a state and national level, and for turning on three exceptional race meets each year.

Bombala, Adaminaby and Cooma hold one race meet each year with thousands turning out for each.

Each race meet has its own charm and uniqueness.

The Bombala Races launch the race season on Saturday, 18 October at the Bombala Racecourse. It's a day where the community comes together with visitors from near and far.

Gates open at 11.30am with a six-race program sure to entice race goers.

In November, the Adaminaby Races attract thousands. Each year, the Adaminaby Jockey Club holds a theme for the races and this year it's all things Irish - pints, ponies and prizes.

Saturday, 22 November, all roads lead to Adaminaby Races for their six race-program. Adaminaby Race Day is a true family day out. Not only are the family’s punters taken care of, but also the children and the more fashion conscious family members.

The first Saturday in December is penciled into the calendar early each year as friends, families and workplaces plan their exciting day out at the Cooma Races.

Saturday, 6 December is the famous Cooma Races at the Ti-Tree Racecourse. Last year, the Cooma Monaro Race Club was able to secure a seven-race program. The club hopes to repeat last year's offering.

Each of the races run buses to and from the nearest town and there is plenty of parking available at each site.

Giddy up this spring and summer.