Carey Fathers Day Dinner 2026
Carey Fathers Day Dinner
This Fathers Day, let’s celebrate the generations of love, wisdom, and guidance that fathers share. We warmly invite all Carey dads to join us for a special dinner.
Date: Friday 4 September, 2026
Time: 7:00pm–10:30pm
Venue: Grace Park Hawthorn Club
Cost: $70pp
Guest Speaker: Anthony Koutoufides, Carlton Football Club 1992 – 2007, and Jack Joslin (2003), Head of Sport
The evening begins with a special tasting of GUOJIAO 1573, a premium distilled spirit established in 1573. Known for its distinctive aroma, smooth character and long finish, you will be well placed to start the evening relaxed with fellow fathers. Special thanks to Carey parent Cherry Sun for facilitating this exclusive experience.
The night will continue with a delicious carvery buffet dinner featuring prime beef sirloin, roasted pork with crackling, gourmet seasonal salads and accompaniments, followed by a beautiful dessert. Drinks will be available for purchase at bar prices, and dietary requirements can be catered for.
There is no need to arrange seating in advance. Simply purchase your ticket and join us. Tables will be set for guests to sit with friends and fellow Carey families from across all year levels.
Gather with friends, share stories, enjoy exceptional food and create lasting memories as we celebrate the fathers and father figures who have shaped our lives.
Please RSVP by 21 August 2026. For enquiries, please contact jacquie.jones@carey.com.au
Note this is an adult only event.
Featuring
Anthony Koutoufides
Anthony Koutoufides is one of Carlton Football Club’s most celebrated players and one of the most versatile athletes to have played Australian Rules Football. Across a distinguished AFL career with Carlton, he played 278 games and kicked 226 goals, earning All-Australian honours, the AFL Players Association MVP Award, and selection in Carlton’s Team of the Century. He was a key member of Carlton’s 1995 Premiership team and polled 82 Brownlow Medal votes throughout his career. Affectionately known as “Kouta”, Anthony became renowned for his athleticism, leadership, and ability to excel in multiple positions on the field. Following his football career, he has enjoyed success as a businessman, media personality, and motivational speaker, sharing valuable insights on leadership, resilience, teamwork, and family. We are delighted to welcome Anthony as our special guest for our Fathers Day Dinner.
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