Gala Day
Gala Day
Gala Day is the high point of Bright Autumn Festival, falling this year on Saturday 5th May 2018.
The main streets of Bright are closed of to traffic to create a carnival atmosphere. Features of the day include:
- Bright Rotary Market from 9am – 1pm
- The Autumn Festival Parade from 1:45pm
- Live music
- Bright’s Got Talent at the Sibley Sound Shell
- Kiddies Korner
- Along with Annual Art Exhibition at the Bright Art Gallery and the open gardens, it is an exciting day to celebrate all the colour of autumn.
More details of the day can be found in the program.
The market has loads of stalls, food vendors and live music and has a wonderful atmosphere as hundreds of visitors come to town for the market and the ensuing parade. The parade kicks of after the markets and is a fantastic celebration from the many groups that make up the vibrant community of Bright.
The theme for the 2018 parade is “Our Town, Your Town”.
Gala Day Parade Entries
Parade entries can now be completed online, or you can download and print an entry form.
Email to Phil Keeghan brightcleanmaint@bigpond.com
Complete Parade Entry Form Online
Download Parade Entry Form
Wandi Nut Festival
This festival showcases the wonderful produce and crafts of Wandiligong, famous for it’s nut and fruit orchards.
Open Gardens
Taken in the sights, sounds, and smells of an Alpine autumn by visiting our open gardens.Find out more
About the Festival
The Bright Autumn Festival is a ten day celebration of the wonderful autumn colours and seasonal produce of the valleys of Victoria’s Alpine High Country.
Find out more
Autumn Art Show
Spanning over 50 years, the Bright Autumn Art Show is one of Australia’s oldest and longest running art shows.
Festival Program
The 2018 Bright Autumn Festival has a fantastic program, with activities to appeal to all.View the program
Our Sponsors
The Bright Autumn Festival could not exist without the fantastic support of our sponsors.Find out more