Bright, VIC · Autumn
Bright Autumn Festival
Late April to early May (10 days)
The Bright Autumn Festival celebrates the most photographed season in Victoria's high country. For ten days from late April, the town's avenues of European trees turn gold, red and copper against the backdrop of the Alpine ranges, and the festival adds open gardens, markets, exhibitions and community events across the district.
Around 20,000 visitors time their trip for the colour, with the Anzac Day long weekend usually falling mid-festival. Bright is also the hub of the Ovens Valley's cycling, walking and wineries, so the festival doubles as a base for the wider valley. Cold, clear mornings and mild days are the standard issue.
- Regional Tourism
- Community Event
- When
- Late April to early May (10 days)
- How often
- Every year
- Venue
- Townwide
- Crowd
- Estimated 20,000 visitors
- Entry
- Free + ticketed
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Public holiday
- Anzac Day falls within window
Dates shown follow the event's typical pattern; exact dates change each year, so confirm on the official site before booking travel.
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