Brighter Days Festival
VIC Labour Day Weekend
7 - 9 MARCH 2025

Events Registration

Cotton Ball Run From Whittlesea To Bright

Brought to you by Jay-Dee Autocables

The Brighter Days Family Festival starts on Friday 10th March 2017 with the Cotton Ball Run. A car and motorcycle rally departing from Whittlesea, north of Melbourne and travelling to Bright. The Cotton Ball Run will muster at the Punkah Pub in Porpunkah at approximately 4pm and the group will travel into Bright arriving at Mafeking Square (Clock Tower) at approximately 5pm on Friday evening of the March Long Weekend.

Address: Whittlesea Tennis Club, Laurel Street, Whittlesea

11.00am: Registrations Open

12.30pm: Ride Departs

4.00pm: Cotton Ball Run muster at Punkah Pub for group ride into Bright - ETA 5pm

Donation: $20

Pre-register online

Cottonball Run

ONLINE RAFFLE & REGISTRATIONS CLOSE WEDnesday 8TH MARCH @ 12.00pm

Cooper Card Run

Brought to you by Robert Trewin Mortgage Broking

The Run departs from Howitt Park and is a great way to see beautiful Bright and surrounds. Entrants receive cards throughout the run to make up a poker hand. You can also buy additional cards to improve your hand.

Pre-register online

Or at the Brighter Days Tent from 8.00am Saturday 11th March.

Entry fee: $20.

Awesome Prizes to 3rd place.

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Cooper Card Run

Brighter Days Babes LONGEST LUNCH

A great day for the babes to have a bit of ‘ME’ time. Join us for a memorable dining experience at one of Victoria’s most spectacular venues, Boynton’s Feathertop Winery.

Date: Sunday 12th March

Time: 11am - 1.30pm

Address: 6619 Great Alpine Rd, Porepunkah

Lunch cost: $70 per babe

Includes:
Welcome champagne
2 course lunch with a glass of wine
Wine tasting

Return bus transfers available for an additional $10 per babe.
Buses depart outside the Alpine Information Centre at 10.40am and return by 2pm.

Numbers are strictly limited so book early.

SOLD OUT

Babes Longest Lunch

The Amazing Chase

Sunday 12th March 9.00am from Main Stage

Enter teams of four and follow the clues to solve puzzles in and around Bright. Fun for all the family and suitable for all ages. First 50 teams to register receive a Kincrome gift bag.

Entry $10 per team.

Start thinking of your team name!

Pre-register online

Or at the Brighter Days Tent.

Fantastic prizes on offer!

The Amazing Chase

Car Show ‘N Shine

Proudly brought to you by Arrow Wood Products.

Catch the impressive car show around the Clock Tower in the main street on Sunday 12th March.

Categories:

Best Car in Show, Best Paint, Best Vintage, Best Muscle, Best Classic, Best Custom Build, Best Rod, Best Original Condition and Committees Choice Car.

Entry: $20 per vehicle. Lock in your entry now!

Pre-register online

Or at the Brighter Days Tent during the weekend.

Trophies donated by Allround Electrical Services.

Brighter Days red car

Bike Show ‘N Shine

Proudly brought to you by Heavy Duty Magazine.

This year's bike show on Sunday at Harley Central down on the banks of the Ovens River will be spectacular.

Categories:

Best in Show, Best Custom Build, Best Original, Best Modified, Best Softail, Best Dyna, Best Tourer, Best Classic Pre-1990, Best Bobber, Best Cafe Racer, Peoples Choice, Best Paint, Best Vintage and Best European.

Entry: $20 per vehicle. Lock in your entry now!

Pre-register online

Or at the Brighter Days Tent throughout the weekend.

Bike Show ‘N Shine

Make It Bake It Grow It Market

Discover something original, home-grown, organic or hand-made on the banks of the beautiful Ovens River.

Saturday 11th March 8am - 2pm

Make It Bake It Grow It Market

Brighter Days Foundation

Supporting children's charities

Major Sponsors

  • Harley Davidson logo
  • Alpine Area