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Celebrating Alpine Life in the Valleys
The Bright Autumn Festival is a ten day celebration of the wonderful autumn colours and autumn produce of the valleys of Victoria’s Alpine High Country. Bright and the surrounding districts are blessed with the perfect climate for magnificent autumn colours.
We are proud that the Autumn Festival returned in 2022 and our planned dates for the festival for 2023 are Friday April 28 2023 to Sunday May 7 2023. The highlight is the Gala Weekend with a market, music in the streets and a grand parade on Saturday 6th May 2023.
Other key events of the festival are the Wandi Nut Festival, the Open Gardens, Historical Tours and the Autumn Art Exhibition at the Bright Art Galley.
The Bright Autumn Festival Committee and participants acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we hold the Bright Autumn Festival.
This year’s event occurs just before the main Autumn Festival Schedule but still showcases the wonderful produce, crafts and music of Wandiligong, famous for it’s nut and fruit orchards.
Taken in the sights, sounds, and smells of an Alpine autumn by visiting our open gardens.
With a fantastic parade, huge market, music and other entertainment, Gala Day on Saturday May 6th 2023 is the highlight of the festival.
Festival Program
When finalised, the 2023 festival program will be available here. Please engage with our social media channels for more information on individual activities.
Our story
About the Festival
The Bright Autumn Festival is a celebration of autumn and harvest in Victoria’s Alpine High Country. The festival was first held in 1962 making it one of the oldest continuous festivals in the country. At the time, Bright was known as a winter destination and the Autumn Festival was an effort to attract visitors at a quiet period.
The Bright Autumn Festival is an initiative of the Bright and District Chamber of Commerce and is entirely run by volunteers.
Bright in full Colour
Our Sponsors
The Bright Autumn Festival could not exist without the fantastic support of our sponsors.
Bright Brewery
Gold Sponsor 2022/23
Foresight Engineering Services
Gold Sponsor 2022/23
Journey Bright
Gold Sponsor 2022/23
Chestnut Tree Holiday Units
Gold Sponsor 2022/23
Tatanka Gardens, Nursey and Cafe
Open Gardens Sponsor 2022/23
The Star Hotel Bright
Silver Sponsor 2022/23