2024 entertainment

Paul Bennet Airshows

 Get ready to witness the breathtaking spectacle that will leave you utterly amazed and captivated! Top of Form

 We’re thrilled to announce Paul Bennet Airshows will be at this year’s Muster! The show promises non-stop excitement and thrills! Featuring Wolf Pitts pro, l Zivko, Edge 540 and The Sky Aces. Don’t let this epic performance pass you by!

Brophy’s Circus

You will be left breathless by the spectacular Brophy Bros Circus! The Big Top will showcase the all new 2024 show featuring stunning aerialists our hilarious clowns as well as our famous western routine.

This fast-paced show will have something for everyone the circus will be performing 5 times a day so don’t miss out.

Matt Falloon Balloon Man

International Award-Winning Balloon Entertainer, Matt Falloon is returning to wow crowds with his incredible talent, twisting balloons into all different shapes and sizes. Matt will be performing shows over the weekend with plenty of balloon giveaways. Find Matt at the Family Lawn Area from 9am – 3pm Daily, with show times at 9am and 2pm.

Whitey’s Ferret Racing

You have to see it to believe it, there will be racing ferrets at this year’s Muster! Come and join in the fun and bid on a ferret to cheer on during one of the five races daily. Multiple prizes to be won, with all money raised going towards local charity Can Assist.

The Inflatable Church

Celebrate your love for anyone, or anything at Europe’s quirkiest inflatable venue. We are excited to announce The Inflatable Church will be featuring at this year’s Muster! The one-of-a-kind, interactive experience will leave you with a fantasy wedding like no other. With glitter, music, and more dress ups than your heart could desire! We are sounding wedding bells across the Muster plains!

Sandman

World Champion Sand Sculpture Dennis Massoud or Sandman as he is more commonly known, will be joining us over the weekend to sculpt an incredibly iconic piece of art! Dennis has travelled all over the world 9 times creating masterpieces. Fancy trying his trade? This year Sandman will also be running workshops in between sculpting!!

Old Macdonald’s Farm 

Get ready to experience the joy of the countryside with Old Macdonald’s Travelling Farm! Step into a world of adorable creatures and heartwarming encounters as we invite you to meet and mingle with our delightful animal friends. From cuddly lambs, bunnies and alpacas to playful piglets and cheeky chickens there is something for everyone to enjoy!

Guru Dudu Silent Disco

Make sure you pack your dancing boots! We’re thrilled to announce the Guru Dudu Silent Disco crew will be here to help you dance your way around the plains! Kicking off every 30 minutes from 1 pm at the new shade shelters near the Bundy Bar! Fun for all ages, lose yourself in the music and dance like nobody’s watching!

IKEA WARS

Prepare for a side-splitting showdown of creativity and comedy as two contestants go head-to-head in the ultimate trial: building IKEA furniture.

Kieran Bullock, who has been building IKEA furniture on stage for years will turn host, referee and chaos-maker as contestants race the clock, and each other! If you think it’s going to be a straight race, think again. There will be added challenges, forfeits, and hurdles along the way.

Multiple Shows in the Bars and Festival Arena

Bendigo LEGO User Group

Prepare to unleash your inner architect with the team from the Bendigo LEGO User Group on hand to help create a masterpiece made from thousands of small LEGO  pieces.

Whether you’re a seasoned Lego enthusiast or a first-time builder, the Lego wall is the perfect place to unleash your creativity and express yourself through the power of play.

Smurf Land Jumping Castle

Bound into a world of fun and laughter as you bounce around in our giant Smurf-themed jumping castle, scale the heights of excitement and zoom down the thrilling big slide.  With vibrant colours and familiar characters, it’s a dream come true for Smurf fans of all ages!

Eljay’s Junk Yard Action Show

Gear up for thrills and excitement at Eljay’s Junk Yard action Show! Three shows daily kicking off after the driving comps in the sports arena.  Prepare yourself for an adrenaline-fueled extravaganza like no other!

Trackless Train

Need a break from walking? No worries we have you covered! Jump aboard the Muster Train and we will chauffeur you around the festival arena. Pick up will be from Gate 2, Gate 5 stopping at various places along the way. 

Tea Cups

One for the littlies, Take a spin in our charming teacups! Perfectly crafted for the smallest adventurers. This enchanting ride promises giggles and smiles as they twirl around in the colourful cups. With gentle spins it’s a magical experience that will create lasting memories.

Muster Sandpit

Fancy some time out? Bring the kids to the Muster Sandpit where they will be able to spend hours building castles and utes while you relax and watch their wonderful creations unfold from the seating area.

Peter Hodge Camel Rides

Take a ride over the Muster Plains and see the festival arena from on the back of these majestic animals. Peter Hodge has been raising camels for over two decades so don’t miss out on meeting his clever companions. Our favourites are Arnold and Cappuccino.

$15 all rides

Whipcracking

We are lucky enough to have the best whip crackers in the country putting on a show for the Deni Ute Muster patrons. Having travelled from all corners of Australia to be here, you will be blown away by the talent as the Riverina Whip Cracking Challenge takes place.

Fancy giving it a go for yourself? Have a crack in the Novice event, which will take place at 2pm Saturday.

Wood Chopping

Come and see the axes fly at the Wood Chop Demonstrations. There will be a wide range of cutters including juniors, pro’s and sawyers. There are no logs too big for these wood chopping fanatics.

ARB Bullride Spectacular

Come along and witness the most heart pounding sport on earth at the Bull Ride. The 2024 ARB Bull Ride will feature the best bucking bulls from the Woodall’s Rodeo stock.

Watch them rapidly charge out the chutes and experience the longest 8 seconds of your life. Can the rider hold on for that long or not?

Driving Competitions

If you think you have what it takes to get the crowd going and WOW the judges then these are the competitions for you. Once again, we will be running the Circle Work, Barrel Race and Go to Wo so take your pick or enter all 3!

Decentralised Demountables
Family Centre

The amazing Fusion Group will be running free children’s activities from 9am each day, including cookie decorating, face painting, woodwork, crafts, games and much more! Baby change and Mothers area are available here as well as free tea and coffee. A place where everyone is welcome to sit down and recharge their batteries before heading back out to enjoy the entertainment.

Carnival Corner

Would it even be a Deni Ute Muster without the everyone’s favourite corner – Carnival Corner! We have all the crowd favourites including dodgem cars, a Ferris wheel and fast paced rides for the adrenaline junkies.

Show n Shine

Rev Up Your Engines for the Show n Shine Competition. Displaying the best utes from all over Australia, this competition is perfect to showcase your ute and prove why it is the best of its kind. Competitors will have the opportunity to win $250 per category entered,  and have a chance at taking home the whopping $2,000 and the prestigious title of ‘Ute of the Year’ winner.

Categories for this year are Best Classic BnS Ute, Best New BnS Ute, Best Street Ute, Best 4×4 Ute, Best Themed Ute, Best Country Ute, Best Classic Ute. Plus, novelty categories including the newest addition of the Hottest 50

Entries opening soon!

Mini Muster Mobeel Competition

It’s not the Muster without spotting many AMAZING mini mobeels getting around site. Bringing the competition back again this year we are expecting even more customised wagons, prams and pulleys, so don’t miss out on your chance to be part of the fun! 9.30am Saturday at the Show n Shine Arena. No need to enter just turn up for your chance to win 2 adult tickets to next years festival.

Tradie Challenge

Come and watch the teams battle it out to build the Most Magnificent Mini Mobeel.

Which team will win the $2000 and the ultimate bragging rights, being crowned ‘Tradies of the Year’?

The action does not stop here Saturday at 11am, each Mobeel will be auctioned off with all proceeds being donated to the local Edward River Country Education Fund. Don’t miss your chance to grab a custom built Mobeel for your family!

Enter here

Hot Heads Puppets

Prepare to unleash your creativity and imagination with the team from Hot Heads. Participate in their Making Mayhem workshop Friday from 10am and create your own ute puppet you can even add your own spin to the life-sized ute by signing a tag, customising its paintjob, or attaching a personalised keyring! No booking required for the workshop just come along and let your imagination run wild.

The international group of puppeteers will be roaming around the festival with our life-sized ute puppet! Catch their exquisitely interactive roving puppet show Friday evening, Saturday morning & Saturday evening all throughout the Festival Arena.

Helicopter Rides

You’ve seen the Muster from the ground, but have you ever wondered what the Deni Ute Muster site looks like from above? Take a flight with the Geelong Helicopter crew and try and spot your camp site from the sky.

$95 per helicopter ride. 

Fireworks

Howard and Sons are back for another mesmerizing display of pyrotechnic artistry that will leave you breathless! Paired with unforgettable tunes, perfectly synchronized with the fireworks, creating an unforgettable sensory experience, A true celebration for everyone to enjoy on Saturday night!

ISUZU Ute Iron Summit

Prepare yourself for an exhilarating experience that will leave even the bravest souls breathless. The Iron Summit is coming back to the 2024 Deni Ute Muster 4th-5th October! Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping ride like no other, where you’ll experience the thrill of conquering the world’s steepest mobile 4WD ramp, climbing six metres into the air at a daring 45-degree incline, all from the safety and comfort of an Isuzu D-MAX or MU-X.

Experience it for yourself for free – with the only restriction being that riders must be over 145cm to participate!