Friday 26th April till Sunday 5th May 2024. Gala Day Saturday 4th May. 2025 Dates 25 Apr - 4 May 2025

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Gold Ore Crusher and Museum

Bright Battery Corner of Coronation Avenue and Churchill Avenue, Bright, Victoria, Australia

Gold Ore Crusher and Museum next to Doughertys Bridge will be open 2-4 pm on Saturday 27th April. Return to yesteryear with a fascinating description of the crushing process at the Bright State Battery, an intact quartz crushing battery in Coronation Avenue, just over Doughertys Bridge. Inspect our mining museum in the manager’s quarters. Parking…

$10

Bright and District Historical Society Museum

Museum 2 Railway Avenue, Bright, Victoria, Australia

The museum displays railway, gold and social history of the area. There is rolling stock typical of that used on the Ovens Valley Railway. Many Chinese miners worked on the goldfields, and there is a replica of the Buckland Valley Joss House that was destroyed in the riots of 1857. There is a large collection…

$5

Bright and District Historical Society Museum

Museum 2 Railway Avenue, Bright, Victoria, Australia

The museum displays railway, gold and social history of the area. There is rolling stock typical of that used on the Ovens Valley Railway. Many Chinese miners worked on the goldfields, and there is a replica of the Buckland Valley Joss House that was destroyed in the riots of 1857. There is a large collection…

$5

Bright Singers

Senior Citizens Centre 2 Cobden Street, Bright, Victoria, Australia

2024 Autumn Concert Series “Decades of Pop” Pop songs from’50’s to 2000’s! Bright Senior Citizens Hall   Entry $5 at the door or book at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bright-singers-present-decades-of-pop-tickets-859065838047?aff=ebdsshios

$5

Bright and District Historical Society Museum

Museum 2 Railway Avenue, Bright, Victoria, Australia

The museum displays railway, gold and social history of the area. There is rolling stock typical of that used on the Ovens Valley Railway. Many Chinese miners worked on the goldfields, and there is a replica of the Buckland Valley Joss House that was destroyed in the riots of 1857. There is a large collection…

$5

‘Murders and Mysteries’

Visitors Information Centre 119 Gavan Street, Bright, Victoria, Australia

Discover the secrets and scandals of Bright’s past with local historian Diann Talbot on a walking tour. The tour lasts about an hour and covers the streets of Bright. Dress appropriately for an evening stroll. If it rains, the event will be cancelled. Time: 6.00pm Bookings not required, but cap of 50 walkers.

$5

Bright Garden Club

Senior Citizens Centre 2 Cobden Street, Bright, Victoria, Australia

An evening of Inspiration for your Garden with CHLOE THOMSON

$10

Elm Haven

Elm Haven 13 Railway Avenue, Bright, victoria, Australia

Private town garden, framed by heritage listed 100 year old trees. This much loved gardenallows you to wander through its collection of traditional and cottage plants and trees. Anassortiment of unusual, crafted garden art enhances the garden. The home and garden sitharmoniously within the 1/2 acre site.

$3

Hussy Hicks

Bright Court House 1-3 Park Street, Bright, Victoria, Australia

HUSSY HICKS IS COMING TO BRIGHT Bright community is up for a musical treat with critically acclaimed Australian band Hussy Hicks visiting our town with their fantastic performance at Bright Courthouse Theatre on Wednesday, 1st of May. Get ready for a special night of music at the Bright Courthouse theatre and enjoy music from one…

Bright Croquet Club

Burke Street Bright Burke Street, Bright, Victoria, Australia

Experience Croquet, the World’s oldest ball game at the historic Bright Croquet Club Burke Street opposite the Clock Tower. Established in 1904, the club is the 2nd oldest croquet club in Victo­ria. Please wear flat shoes, all equipment provided, free lessons and enjoy a sausage sizzle (gold coin) and coffee/tea afterwards. For more information, please…

Bright and District Historical Society Museum

Museum 2 Railway Avenue, Bright, Victoria, Australia

The museum displays railway, gold and social history of the area. There is rolling stock typical of that used on the Ovens Valley Railway. Many Chinese miners worked on the goldfields, and there is a replica of the Buckland Valley Joss House that was destroyed in the riots of 1857. There is a large collection…

$5

Historic Buckland Cemetery Tour

Museum 2 Railway Avenue, Bright, Victoria, Australia

Join local historian Diann Talbot as she explores the Buckland Cemetery and shares the stories of some of the people who rest there.  If it rains, the event will be cancelled. Meet at Bright Museum, Railway Ave, Bright. Time: 9.30am to buy your ticket and get a map and then proceed to the Buckland Cemetery.

$10