Upcoming Events...
ANNIVERSARY DAY 2026
Saturday 12th September 2026
On Saturday 12th September, the Miles Historical Village Museum will host activities to celebrate its 55th Anniversary.
Step back in time and help celebrate 55 remarkable years of preserving our region’s stories and treasures. Bring the whole family for a lively day packed with games, hands‑on experiences, fascinating demonstrations, and the magic of seeing the Village burst into life.
Join us as we honour the visionary committee who began this amazing journey back on 18 September 1971—and be part of the history they imagined.
Family Friendly Experiences - Explore, play and discover together.
RED ROSE CAFE
Saturday 12th September 2026
Refreshments available at the authentic Red Rose Cafe.
Devonshire Tea (Tea/Coffee and a homemade scone or slice)
Fresh Scones, Jam and Cream
Assorted Slices and Biscuits
Freshly made assorted Sandwiches
Old Fashioned Spiders
Tea / Coffee
Water
Soft Drink / Bundaberg drinks
Sausage Sizzle - delight in the taste and aroma of a freshly cooked sausage straight from the BBQ.
Relax in the outdoor setting of the Village streetscape between live demonstrations and viewing the historical displays.
Musical Entertainment provided by the Warrego Band.
ANNIVERSARY DAY PROGRAM
Village Alive Moments - Buildings, characters and stories brought to life with Live demonstrations - Watch traditional skills and trades in action:
Sausage making
Coss Cut Sawpit
Lapidary equipment
Timber whittling - crafting walking sticks
Local Swaggies - showcasing dampers, billy tea and campfire stew
CWA - showcasing crafts: Embroidery, Tatting, Cross Stitch, Wool Spinning
Indigenous workshop - Basket weaving/Bush spices and remedies
Australian Numismatic Company - History of Australian money
Vintage Games - Old fashioned fun for kids and adults
Quart Pot Boil competition
Condamine Bell Toss
Kookaburra Calling
Children's Activities - Egg and spoon race, sack race, 3 legged race
CWA Bake Off - Anzac Biscuits, Boiled Fruit Cake, Buderim Ginger Slice
Join in the fun and bring in your homemade baked goods to be judged by our local CWA ladies - original CWA recipe to be followed (contact us for the recipes).
Best Dressed Male / Best Dressed Female
Help us create an authentic, old world atmosphere - you are invited to come dressed in vintage costume. While looking fabulous make sure you enter our Best Dressed competition.
Art Workshop - Watercolour & Ink with Chris Osborne
Morning Workshop: 9.00 am - 12.00 pm
Afternoon Workshop: 1.00 pm - 4.00 pm
Cost $15.00 Prebook and pay online - Chris Osborne.art/workshops/