Proudly organised by Murtoa College and SRC students, join in for a few circuits of Lake Marma to get loaded with colour! Come at 9.30am for a quick brekky and start the run (or walk!) at 10am. 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. The theme of the service is: From Little Things, Big Things Grow.
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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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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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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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).