Bright Rod Run
The Bright Rod Run is held in Bright, Victoria on the weekend after Melbourne Cup Day each year.
Welcome to the 34th Bright Rod Run!
It’s fantastic to see so many cars, families, and enthusiasts here for an unforgettable weekend.
- Merchandise stand opens for the weekend
Principle Partner
2026 Bright Rod Run Program
6th to 8th November
This year we’re all about supporting our supporters. We encourage everyone to enjoy everything Bright and Surrounds has to offer – our unique shopping experiences, food, wine, the mountains, the river walks, the scenery and maybe even the Dederang Pub!
Our sensational Show ’n’ Shine will again be at our new site at Pioneer Park – newly grassed and sealed by Gary and the team at the Alpine Shire – on Sunday Nov 8. It will incorporate the winner presentations and the Brighter Futures Bursary Grant winners.
Important Show ’n’ Shine information:
- ENTRANT STICKERS AND SHOW BAGS CAN BE COLLECTED FROM THE UNITING CHURCH HALL IN IRELAND ST.
- ENTRANTS WILL ENTER VIA THE FIRST GATE AT PIONEER PARK
- SPECTATORS WILL ENTER AT THE OTHER END OF PIONEER PARK NEAR DOUGHERTY’S BRIDGE.
- Gates open 7:00am for entrants and 8:00am for the public.
- Entrants must have their entrant sticker clearly visible. Without it, you will be redirected to spectator parking until your sticker is displayed.
- For safety and judging, vehicles must remain parked until 12:30pm.
Important information regarding cruising:
- A new cruise circuit has been introduced – please follow the signs
Finally, a huge thank you to our Principal Partner – The Jacob Group, our generous supporters, sponsors, community groups, our hardworking volunteers, the people of Bright, and of course, our entrants – you make this event the success it is!
Have a great weekend.
TO OUR BRIGHT ROD RUN FAMILY
Bright Rod Run 2027 – An Important Announcement
Since 2013, the Bright Rod & Kustom Club (BR&KC) has worked alongside the local community to continue the long-standing tradition of holding a Rod Run in Bright. In 2026, we will celebrate the 34th Bright Rod Run. This club was formed to continue the Bright Rod Run for the benefit of the local businesses and to promote Bright and Surrounds to a wider audience.
It is with great sadness we announce that the Bright Rod Run for 2027 will not go ahead as a formal rod run.
The lack of consistent support from Council and other regulatory authorities, combined with ongoing changes to requirements, the withdrawal of funding, the loss of access to Pioneer Park Oval and other facilities that have historically been available to the event, has made organising the Rod Run increasingly difficult.
What was once a well-supported community event has increasingly become an ongoing exercise in navigating changing requirements, overcoming obstacles and managing additional costs, responsibilities and liabilities. This has placed an enormous burden on our volunteer club members, and we have reached a point where we have seriously considered the sustainability of this event.
The Bright Rod & Kustom Club would like to sincerely thank everyone who has supported the Bright Rod Run over the years.
To our participants, sponsors, volunteers, local businesses, community groups and everyone who has travelled to Bright to be part of the event, you are the reason this incredible tradition has continued for so many years. Your support, enthusiasm and generosity have made all the hard work, stress and heartache worthwhile. We simply cannot thank you enough.
We strongly encourage everyone to still book the weekend, come to Bright, enjoy everything the town has to offer and continue supporting the local businesses, community groups and organisations that have supported us and this event over the years.
Whilst the Rod Run will not happen in its traditional format in 2027, that doesn’t mean the spirit of the event, the friendships and the community connection need to disappear.
Thank you for being part of the Bright Rod Run tradition. Your support over the years has meant more to us than words can express.
Bright Rod Run Major Sponsors
Bright Rod Run Previous Winners
1968 FordZB Fairlaine R
Ford Falcon 1975rs
Ford 781937rs
2019
2019
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Have a great weekend.
The Bright Rod & Kustom Club Anti- Hoon Policy – The 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.
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