Saturday 5 October 2024

Seymour Railway Heritage Centre Shuttles & Tour

  • Tours and Shuttles (various departure locations) arrive at Murtoa Railway Station
  • Return journey from Horsham to Murtoa (Dept Horsham Train Station 9am; arrives Murtoa Train Station at 9.25am. Beulah train arrives Murtoa Platform 5.05pm; dept 5.40pm; arrives Horsham 6.05pm)
  • Horsham-Murtoa Shuttles:
    Return ticket**: Adult $30, Child (5-15) $15.00, Child under 5 no charge
    One way ticket**: Adult $15, Child (5-15) $7.50, Child under 5 no charge

Step aboard and arrive at Murtoa’s Big Weekend via rail on a heritage train to attend event highlights over Murtoa’s Big Weekend. For an (affordable) and unforgettable Horsham-Murtoa train shuttle, purchase your tickets here! Also an opportunity to travel to our region from further afar, check out the Spirit of the Wimmera tour… all during Murtoa’s Big Weekend.

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Complimentary Bus Shuttles

  • Various Murtoa locations (see provided Timetable)
  • Various
  • Free

Enjoy a complimentary bus shuttle to get you to all of the events during Murtoa’s Big Weekend on Saturday 5 October! (Plus note, essential pre-book option for Friday evening as listed on bus shuttle timetable).

Thank you to Murtoa Progress Association for supplying this fantastic service. Please find Shuttle Bus Timetable and Map information to plan your  Big Weekend!

Murtoa Neighbourhood House Open

  • 36 McDonald Street, Murtoa
  • 8am-2pm
  • Menu prices

Come and enjoy the company and treats at Murtoa’s Neighbourhood House. Also near Neighbourhood House is a Car Boot Sale, a busking competition and a decorated bike competition.

Murtoa’s Show’n’Shine, supported by RACV 2024

  • McDonald Street, Murtoa
  • 9.00am - 1.00pm
  • Free

Murtoa’s Show’n’Shine, proudly supported by RACV, is a fun event that embraces Murtoa’s main street, McDonald Street. A wide selection of cars from Victorian Car Clubs will keep the vehicle enthusiast entertained. Thank you to Murtoa Lions for their assistance in this popular feature.

WIM Resource MBW Lake Market 2024

  • Lake Marma Recreation Reserve, Murtoa
  • 9.00am - 1.00pm

The 2024 WIM Resource MBW Lake Market will be alive and vibrant with a beautiful backdrop of Lake Marma … with a fantastic variety of market stalls and food available.

A delightful morning for all, with entertainment galore… a great chance to meet up with family and friends.

Note: This is a pet-free event; thank you for your understanding.

Wimmera Inland Freezing Works Historic Engine Rally 2024

  • Wimmera Highway,
    towards Rupanyup
  • 10.00am - 5.00pm - engines run at 10.30am, 1.30pm & 3.30pm
  • $10 entry
    See our Weekend Passes

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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Ecycle Solutions Murtoa Cup Race Day

  • Murtoa Racecourse,
    Racecourse Road, Murtoa
  • 11.00am - 5.30pm

The Ecycle Solutions Murtoa Cup Race Day on Saturday 5th October offers everything that Country Racing is renowned for and opens the Spring Racing Carnival. Offering a relaxed day out in Country Victoria with family and friends, the day offers catering and bar service, a full TAB meeting, Fashions on the Field, Musical Entertainment, Kid’s Activities and plenty more.

For full event details phone Penny 0418 124 289 or head to https://country.racing.com/murtoa to book now.

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The Stick Shed

  • 1471 Wimmera Highway, Murtoa
    towards Rupanyup
  • 10am-4pm. Past worker tours: 11.45am, 12.45pm & 2.45pm
  • $12 entry
    See our Weekend Passes

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.

Our new range of Stick Shed T-Shirts will be launched over Murtoa’s Big Weekend and committee members will be having a talk about the story of the Stick Shed followed immediately by a guided tour of the Stick Shed at 11.45am (additional tours at 12.45pm and 2.45pm). If you have any memorabilia or photographs (historical or current) that you wish to share with the committee of management for archival and promotional purposes, please bring these along to show us. Hard copies can be provided for scanning and returned to owner, or please forward electronic copies to email: stickshedcom@gmail.com

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’.

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Murtoa Museum Precinct: Old Water Tower, Concordia Cottage, Bell Tower & Railway Station Exhibition PLUS Pop-up Photography Exhibition

Come and explore the recently renovated Railway Station and take in the wonderful railway exhibition. Within the circular walls of the 1886 Railway Water Tower are three floors include the famous James Hill taxidermy collection of over 500 birds and other fauna of national importance. Concordia Cottage is the last remaining section of the original Lutheran Concordia College established at Murtoa in the 1890s. It holds interesting local historical material. Ring the bell of the  Concordia Bell Tower!

PLUS! exciting new addition of a Pop-up Photography Exhibition ‘Comynality’

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Pop-up Photography Exhibition: Comynality

  • Murtoa Railway Station, Comyn Street, Murtoa
  • 9.30am-4pm
  • $9 Entry (includes Murtoa Museum Precinct entry to Old Water Tower, Concordia Cottage and Bell Tower)
    See our Weekend Passes

Come to the Murtoa Railway Station to discover a pop-up photographic exhibition by the talented artists of Comyn Street, Murtoa…. appropriately themed ‘Comynality’.

Art for Sale – enquire within.

 

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Murtoa Silo Art – Day and Night

  • Soldiers Avenue, Murtoa
  • 24 hours - Night light show at Sunset (2 hours)
  • Free to enjoy

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).

Saturday Night at The Railway Hotel

  • Comyn Street, Murtoa
  • Meals from 6.00pm (open from 5pm)

Make your way to the Railway Hotel where friendly hosts Bill and Kath will keep you quenched and fed with delicious meals! Features live music by Acousticus Stomp.

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DMS Murtoa Disco

  • Murtoa Mechanics Hall
    Duncan St, Murtoa
  • 7 - 11pm
  • Free

A new and fun event for 12-18 year olds… the DMS Murtoa Disco, supported by Chrissy’s Café, extends a youthful warm invitation to be a part of this amazing free night of fun in the beautiful Murtoa Hall.

Free entry with Live DJ and lighting effects… with snacks available for sale in the Hall. (No alcohol Event).