The MBW Art Exhibition & Sale is back in 2025! This stunning display of artistic talent exhibited in the Murtoa Uniting Church Hall will be a delight to see. Art available for sale with light refreshments available to purchase.
Proudly organised by Murtoa College and SRC students, join in for a few circuits of Lake Marma to get loaded with colour! Come to the Band Rotunda area at 10am for a quick brekky and start the run (or walk!) at 10.30am. Four colour stations will be set up to explode colour on participants… Come and join in the fun!
This display of antique engines and related artefacts is another huge attraction. At over 100 years old, the Richard Hornsby Gas Suction Engines from the original Wimmera Inland Freezing Works in Murtoa are an unforgettable experience to watch.
Included in the impressive museum are four massive single piston Richard-Hornsby engines dating back to 1910 which are believed to be the only set of four remaining on their original footings in the world. An additional display of Single Cylinder Engine Tractors are a major drawcard. Watching them run is a truly unforgettable experience and the Sumpoilers have added a wonderful array of other engines, allied items and artefacts to the display from their own collections.
Be amazed with blacksmithing demonstrations. Not to be missed!
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Sunday morning extends a warm welcome to visitors to attend an Ecumenical Service in the beautiful Murtoa Uniting Church, of which this special building is celebrating its Centenary year.
The theme of the service is: The Homeless in the Wimmera.
Soup and sandwiches will be available for sale next door in the Uniting Church Hall Supper Room.
The Nationally Heritage listed site will be open over the three days of Murtoa’s Big Weekend, with Saturday offering past employee tours, presenting a glimpse of the working days of the Shed.
The Stick Shed is the largest timber-framed structure still standing in Victoria and is fundamental to Victoria and Australia’s cultural identity. It is an enduring testament to iconic Australian bush ingenuity and a symbol of the growth and strength of the Australian grains industry. Immense in size, the Stick Shed spans the length of five Olympic swimming pools and has been dubbed the ‘Cathedral of the Wimmera’.
Guided tours of the Stick Shed at 11am, 1pm and 2pm will be offered on Saturday 4 October 2025.
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Come and explore the 4 floors of displays in the old Water Tower and marvel at the James Hill Taxidermy collection of over 600 specimens of birds, mammals, reptiles and bird eggs. The largest collection in Australia.
View the large scale model of the 1960’s railway yards at the refurbished Railway Station. There is a pop-up photo display of a bygone era when there were train services to Patchewollock.
Concordia College was established in 1890, the first Lutheran Seminary in Victoria. The college moved to Adelaide in 1905 leaving behind this cottage which now houses many important and interesting historical artefacts of Murtoa and its people.
Don’t forget to ring the old Concordia church bell!
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Historical images from Lindsay Walker, a train enthusiast taking the last ride up the branch line to Patchewollock in the 1960’s.
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Take in the sights of the Murtoa Silo Art. To be enjoyed by day, a breathtaking piece of art painted by Smug… and by night, an awe-inspiring digital lightshow art instalment by Transience. Take the opportunity to also enjoy the abundance of history at the nearby Murtoa Museum (Railway Station, Old Water Tower, Bell Tower and Concordia Cottage).