Oakbank Easter Racing Carnival ready for family day Kylie Maglica, Deanne Taylor, Jo Trudgen, Jessica Farrell. GET on the bus but be sure to bring the kids along to enjoy the Oakbank Easter Racing Carnival. That's the message from Oakbank Racing Club chairman John Glatz, who wants the world's biggest picnic race meeting to be a family-friendly event. The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast possible morning showers tomorrow and a top of 21C. However, this is unlikely to dampen the spirits of racegoers who every year help make Easter Monday the most popular meeting of the two-day carnival. Mr Glatz said he was expecting a crowd of up to 50,000 today, to bring the overall attendance figure to more than 90,000. Last year's Monday figure of 45,700 was likely to have been down because of the "novelty" of the introduction of trading in Rundle Mall. "It was the first time they had all (Easter) weekend trading," he said. Mr Glatz was also pleased with a crowd of 41,250 on Saturday, when the forecast rain held off until the second-to-last race. "It was not really heavy enough (rain) to worry too much about," he said. Mr Glatz said Saturday was traditionally "the family day when everyone has a barbecue going by 7.30am." Monday was always popular with groups of friends, social clubs and hotel patrons who made their way to Oakbank on public transport and chartered buses. Tasnim Stobbe, Sarah Parrish, Bettina Manuele, and Tegan Nicol Picture: Dylan Coker "Monday is very much a bus day," Mr Glatz said. However, the racing club was particularly keen to promote the carnival to families and had organised activities for children aged 3-14 today to encourage mums and dads to bring the kids. "We are really pushing the family side of Oakbank," he said. We have the Stable Stars club (for children) with games and things to do all day. Mr Glatz said Oakbank's family atmosphere was appreciated by a group of adults and children from the Melbourne Racing Club who made their own fun on Saturday after the last race. Oakbank Racing Club has partnered with the Motor Accident Commission to provide low-cost bus services to Adelaide Hills residents. Shuttle services also are available from the Franklin St depot in the city. For those who drive, the gates open at 7am. Mr Glatz said there would be more than enough parking spaces. Weather forecast: 21C Possible morning shower. Gates open 7am. First race: 11am Admission: Adults $30; pensioners $15; family pass $60 (two adults and children under 18); children 13-17 $10; under 13 free. Free parking. Buses depart near 101 Franklin St, City, 8.45am to 11am, returning 3.30pm to 5.30pm. Tickets $12 one-way and $20 return for children and concession. Adults $20 and $30. Family tickets available. Adelaide Hills service also available. Fashions at the Races competition. The finalist will compete in state final at Morphettville, April 27. More details at oakbankracingclub.com.au