The 2026 Murtoa 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.
Come and enjoy the company and treats at Murtoa’s Neighbourhood House. More details to follow.
The Murtoa Show’n’Shine is a fun event that embraces Murtoa’s main street, McDonald Street. A wide selection of cars from Victorian Car Clubs and motorbikes will keep the vehicle enthusiast entertained. Thank you to Murtoa Lions for their assistance in this popular feature.
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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The Ecycle Solutions Murtoa Cup Race Day on Saturday 3rd 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.
Get in early and purchase your ticket for a saving of $5 per ticket!
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 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’.
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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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Watch this space for a special Under 18 event, designed by the current VCE VM students of Murtoa College!
On Saturday night, 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 entertainment.
Open all weekend during Murtoa’s Big Weekend – check facebook for times closer to the event.
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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).