Bright Rod Run

The Bright Rod Run is held in Bright, Victoria on the weekend after Melbourne Cup Day  each year. 

This year it is on the 8th to 10th November

The weekend focuses on car enthusiasts from across Australia, attracting the owners and lovers of many and varied automobiles along with their families. It is action packed with something for everyone.

Principle Partner

Bright Rod Run Principle Partner is the Jacob Group

2024 Bright Rod  Run Program

8th to 10th November

We have a fantastic weekend planned.

Our program kicks off with our regular Friday Night Bench Session, Event Registration and Entrant BBQ followed by some power parking and cruising.

On Saturday, we introduce our Rockabilly Spectacular featuring our Invitational Winner’s Circle – relive the past glories of our previous winners all on display at Pioneer Park, join in the scenic ‘Poker Run’ – this year we are supporting ‘Country Hope’ and visiting our amazing wineries, eateries and local attractions. 

We’ll also premiere our monster Trade Show including Crow Cams, Tuff Lift Hoists, KingPin Kuztums, NG Mechanical Services Dyno, Lock Industries, Darby’s Paints, Shannons Insurance, Rare Spares, Kings Chop Shop, ProStreet Restos,  Fast Fuel Motorcycles, Nulon Oils, Gleeson’s Twin City Harley, AutoPro, Frankston Battery World, Andy’s Restorations, Straightline Motorsports, MSS / Making Shit Shiny,  Light Them Up, S & F Tools, Valiant Infobase, Aussie Viclas, Shannons Insurance, Auto 8, Snap-on Tools Albury, Auto Klene, Jax Tyres, SMS Kids Klothing Co, Country Customs, Tim’s Metal & Plasma Cutting, Little Goody New Shoes, Black Cherry Clothing, Beautiful in Bright Hair Studio,  Fishwick Holden Parts, Hemptastic, Pickers Café & Collectables, Bubba Sook, Rockpool Rustics, Blue Chai…

Beautiful in Bright Hair Studio will proudly present “Bright Revival – Glamourous Step Through Time’ showcasing the style, fashion and cars of bygone eras.  This will be held in conjunction with our fabulous Pin Up Competition, Johnny’s Rockers Rock & Roll dance demonstration, entrant dinner, the exquisite Nellie Noble’s live Burlesque show, 

Sunday is the day for our sensational Show & Shine with Trade Show, supported by the Rotary Market,  All entrants will receive a Remembrance Day Poppy and all participants are encouraged to support the Bright RSL by joining in the Remembrance Day Service at the cenotaph on Monday morning at 11am

For the Show’n’Shine, all cars – both entrants and spectators will enter through the Coronation Ave entrance near Dougherty’s Bridge.  Gates will open at 7am for entrants only and 9am for the public.  It is important for traffic flow that entrants have their entrant sticker clearly visible, if you are not displaying your entrant sticker, we cannot hold up traffic while you find it and you will be directed to the spectator parking.  You can be guided back to the oval once your sticker is in place.

Bright Rod Run Principle Partner is the Jacob Group
Bright Rod Run Principle Partner is the Jacob Group

One of Australia’s best AUTOMOTIVE WEEKENDs EVER.

This part of our weekend will see Ireland St closed from 10pm Friday November 8 until midday November 9. 

We are really excited this year to present our live bands in Bright for this year; Blue Dog Cruiser, VooDoo Rumblers and the Memphis Trio with Eva Rosita.  These fantastic groups will be playing across the weekend.  The session times are included in this program.

  • Huge Show’n’Shine
  • Cruising all weekend
  • Live music
  • Pinup Competition
  • Poker Run Event
  • Trade Show
  • Rotary Market
Bright Rod Run

Bright Rod Run Major Sponsors

Bright Rod Run Previous Winners

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So excited to have Rare Spares supporting the Bright Rod Run as part of their 50 Year celebrations. Every entrant will receive a Rare Spares Goody Bag along with the chance of winning a Rare Spares Gift Voucher. ... See MoreSee Less

So excited to have Rare Spares supporting the Bright Rod Run as part of their 50 Year celebrations.  Every entrant will receive a Rare Spares Goody Bag along with the chance of winning a Rare Spares Gift Voucher.

PROUD SPONSOR OF THE "BEST ORIGINAL CAR" WE'RE VERY THANKFUL TO SHANE AND THE CREW FROM BRIGHT SMASH REPAIRS FOR THEIR ONGOING SUPPORT. ... See MoreSee Less

PROUD SPONSOR OF THE BEST ORIGINAL CAR WERE VERY THANKFUL TO SHANE AND THE CREW FROM BRIGHT SMASH REPAIRS FOR THEIR ONGOING SUPPORT.

JOEL AND THE TEAM AT JRB AUTOMOTIVE & OFFROAD, BRIGHT HAVE SUPPORTED THE BRIGHT ROD RUN SINCE WE BEGAN. PROUD SPONSOR OF THE "BEST MUSCLE CAR". ... See MoreSee Less

JOEL AND THE TEAM AT JRB AUTOMOTIVE & OFFROAD, BRIGHT HAVE SUPPORTED THE BRIGHT ROD RUN SINCE WE BEGAN.  PROUD SPONSOR OF THE BEST MUSCLE CAR.

WE LOVE OUR LOCALS!! COMMUNITY BANK BRIGHT BENDIGO BANK ARE GREAT SUPPORTERS OF ALL THINGS COMMUNITY - THANK YOU. ... See MoreSee Less

WE LOVE OUR LOCALS!!  COMMUNITY BANK BRIGHT BENDIGO BANK ARE GREAT SUPPORTERS OF ALL THINGS COMMUNITY - THANK YOU.
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Our Other Sponsors Include

The Bright Rod & Kustom Club would like to thank the ALPINE SHIRE for their ongoing support, particularly their event and asset staff, Our principal partner, The JACOB GROUP, our generous supporters and sponsors, the community groups that assist us, our crew of volunteers, the people of Bright, and all the visitors that have come to town for this weekend but most importantly we want to thank the entrants who make this event the success that it is.

Have a great weekend.

The Bright Rod & Kustom Club Anti- Hoon PolicyThe Bright Rod & Kustom Club request and expect that all drivers obey the road rules, adhere to the parking and alcohol restrictions, and drive sensibly during the weekend.  Laws will be enforced and failure to comply will result in expulsion from participating in the remainder of the event.