Live Hands-on History

Temora’s much‑loved rural celebration returns, with Live Hands-on History festival showcasing lost trades and living heritage on Saturday 14 March 2026 at the Bundawarrah Centre.

Formerly known as the Rural Museum Annual Live Exhibition Day, the 53rd event has been refreshed to offer a vibrant, hands‑on experience for all ages.

Visitors can explore the sights, sounds, and stories of the Temora’s past through working vintage machinery, lost trades demonstrations, family activities, museum tours, and local market stalls.

Get your tickets

Adult: $15pp

Concession: $12pp

Child (school age): $5pp

Child (infant): FREE

Grab your tickets to the event here.

Plan your day

9:00 AM Doors Open

10:00 AM Ice Cream Making Demo, Bradman’s Cottage

10:15 AM Rope Making Demo, Main Shed

Machine Demo, Machine Shop

10:20 AM Marine Engine Demo, Engine Shed

10:40 AM Flour Mill Demo, Flour Mill

10:45 AM Bush Poetry by Brian Beasley, Church

11:00 AM Radio & Phonograph Demo, Telecom Building

11:20 AM Rope Making Demo, Main Shed

Machine Demo, Machine Shop

11:30 AM Shearing Demo, Shearing Shed

12:00 PM Official Opening, Main Shed

Boofhead Book Launch & Reading, School

Temora Centenary Cookbook Book Re-launch, School

12:30 PM Marie Narelle Memorial Presentation, Church

1:30 PM Parade

2:45 PM Raffle Draw, Main Shed

2:55 PM Parade

Download the Program here

Get in touch

For more information contact:

• E: tourism@temora.nsw.gov.au

• P: 02 6977 5923 (9.30am - 5pm weekdays)