BRIGHT’S 32nd Rod Run is bringing a welcome boost to the local economy, with local businesses reporting visitors are staying for longer and spending more.
Bright Chamber of Commerce president Marcus Warner said the annual event this weekend provides a "significant economic boost to the town and local community on what would normally be a very quiet weekend, post the long weekend.”
“Local businesses are reporting people are coming for longer stays this year, around five to six day stays instead of the three to four day stay we usually see which is helping fill in the gaps between the long weekend and the Rod Run," he said.
“Lots of businesses who would not normally benefit on a traditionally quiet weekend do very well out of this event which is encouraging to see.
“It’s great that the spend isn’t just on the cars but extends into the community and is spread among local businesses.”
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Organiser Mike Dealt said he expects to see around 500 entrants and 15,000 people enjoying festivities over the three day carnival.
“The cars are coming up on the Tuesday of Melbourne Cup and not going home until Monday or Tuesday of the next week,” he said.
“So we put something on for three days but they’re around a lot longer; it’s a carnival event these days."
Alcohol restrictions are again in place during the period 10pm Thursday, November 7 to 7am Monday, November 11 for the event.
The alcohol restrictions apply to public areas across the Bright CBD, including Gavan Street, Railway Avenue, Ireland Street, Howitt Park and Centenary Park.
There will be road closures on Wood Street, Burke Street, Camp Street and Ireland Street.
Prominent temporary signage and advertising will be used to ensure that the alcohol restrictions designation is well communicated to event attendees.
To contact organisers, call 0439 913 310 or email seeyou@brightrodrun.com.au.
For tickets, go to https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1148341.
