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Upcoming Events...
BACK TO THE BUSH FESTIVAL 2025
Thursday 11 September - Sunday 14 September 2025
Save the date! From 11-14th September the bi-annual town festival, Miles Back to the Bush festival will be held. Various activities will be held at the Miles Historical Village Museum. This will include the Miles Historical Village Museum Anniversary celebrations. See festival website for further information: www.backtothebushfestival.com.au/
New Event - For young or young at heart aspiring musician!
Emerging Musical Talent Competition
We invite you to showcase your talent and to submit a demo entry of your musical talent that captures the spirit of Back to the Bush Festival.
On offer is a Free Musical workshop from experienced local talent and the opportunity to win exciting prizes.
Join us and let your talent shine as you perform at the Miles Historical Village Museum on Saturday 13th September 2025 as part of Back to the Bush Festival.
PRIZE MONEY ON OFFER FOR WINNERS AND RUNNER UP OF EACH SECTION
Over 18: Winner - $500.00
Over 18: Runner Up - $250.00
Under 18: Winner - $400.00
Under 18: Runner Up - $200.00
Entries close 31 July 2025. Competitors will be selected once all nominations have been received and successful applicants will be notified accordingly by mid-August 2025.
DINNER UNDER THE STARS - BTTB OFFICIAL OPENING
Thursday 11th September 2025
Miles Regional Arts Council and Miles Historical Village Museum take great delight in partnering together each year to provide our popular Dinner Under the Stars in the gorgeous village streetscape of the Miles Historical Village Museum.
This year we invite you to join us for the Official Opening of the Back to the Bush Festival in this unique setting. Enjoy a two-course dinner with entertainment in the form of an old-style radio-play by local performers. Musical entertainment will be performed by The Silver Comets, an original dance hall band and guests will be treated to some old-time music during the evening with the opportunity to kick up their heels on the dance floor after dinner.
Camp over dinner provided by Michael Patch.
There will be a bar operating on the evening, with EFTPOs available.
Tickets available on the Back to the Bush Festival website.
www.backtothebushfestival.com.au/
Alternatively, please call our friendly staff on
07 4627 1492 or visit us at the Museum reception for enquiries.
ANNIVERSARY DAY PROGRAM
Saturday, 13th September 2025
Join us as we celebrate the 54th anniversary of the Miles Historical Village Museum with a fun-filled day of activities and historical demonstrations.
Enjoy children’s games, including the Egg & Spoon race, Sack Races, and "Where’s William Hunt," as well as the ever-popular Condamine Bell Toss. Experience live demonstrations of blacksmithing, lapidary work, and stationary engines, alongside a display of beautifully restored vintage vehicles.
Delicious Devonshire Tea and refreshments will be available at the Red Rose Café throughout the day.
See our Anniversary Day Program page for further details—stay tuned for updates!