With its falling leaves and resplendent colours, autumn is a truly stunning season. And if you’d like to embrace the wonders of it all, there’s plenty of dazzling autumn festivals to discover around Victoria. Feel captivated by beautiful natural surroundings, and enjoy harvest events that showcase the best food, wine and produce that Victoria has to offer. Without further ado, here are some incredible autumn festivals to visit this year.
1. Tesselaar KaBloom Festival of Flowers
Autumn is synonymous with falling leaves, but there’s plenty of beauty to be found in the flowers too. Escape to the Dandenong Ranges this autumn, and take part in this delightful flower festival. Wander through 25 acres of gardens, and be greeted by millions of bright blooms. After admiring the vivid blossoms, stay a little longer and have fun with circus performers, a tractor train and more. The Tesselaar KaBloom Festival of Flowers is on from March 23 to April 21.
📍357 Monbulk Rd, Silvan VIC 3795
2. Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival
The Macedon Ranges is coming to life with a vibrant autumn festival over the whole month of April. Celebrate the season across nine villages, with markets, tours, music events and more. Go on a scenic foodie adventure on the Pie and Tart Trail, sip your way through the Tipple Trail and more. The festival will run from April 5 to 28. Discover the full program here.
📍Macedon Ranges
3. Bright Autumn Festival
Head to the beautiful town of Bright for a ten day celebration of the season. Gaze in wonder at the vivid autumn hues, and try seasonal produce from Victoria’s High Country. Bright Autumn Festival features plenty of events, including a parade, an autumn art exhibition, historical tours, open gardens and a nut festival. This celebration will run from Friday April 26 to Sunday May 5. Learn more here.
📍Bright, VIC 3741
4. Heathcote Harvest Festival
Celebrate the start of autumn and harvest season at the Heathcote Harvest Festival. The event will kick off at 4pm with a twilight market bursting with local and regional stalls. There will also be plenty of food trucks, live music and entertainment for the kids. This event is free to attend. Check it out on Sunday March 10 from 4pm to 8pm. Learn more here.
📍Barrack Recreation Reserve, Barrack Street, Heathcote, VIC 3523
5. Clunes Booktown Festival
Escape to this historic town and celebrate all things books at Clunes Booktown Festival. Wander through the outdoor book bazaar, filled with over 100 stall holders, check out author and artist talks, take part in workshops, and have fun with live entertainment. This charming festival will take place on March 23 and 24. See more here.
📍 Clunes, VIC 3370
6. High Country Hop
Celebrate the Victorian hop harvest at this incredible beer and music festival in Beechworth. At The High Country Hop, you’ll taste the freshest beers of the year, as well as discover local winemakers and distillers. You’ll also explore some incredible craft beer from around Australia and beyond. During the festival, you’ll listen to a vast range of live artists performing their best tunes. Of course, there will be plenty of food to enjoy too. This festival will run on Saturday March 23 from 11:30am to 8pm.
📍Beechworth Historic Precinct Reserve, Beechworth, VIC 3747
7. Pyrenees Unearthed Festival
Journey along the banks of the Avoca river, and discover the award-winning wines of the Pyrenees region at this fabulous festival. There will be plenty of delicious food, local produce and live entertainment to enjoy while you’re there. The Pyrenees Unearthed Festival will run from 11am to 5pm on Saturday April 13. Of course, you’re welcome to go beyond the festival, and visit the many cellar doors in the region. Find more details here.
📍Avoca River Flat, Dundas St, Avoca VIC
8. Jamieson Autumn Festival
After a four-year break, the Jamieson Autumn Festival is returning for an enchanting day in the High Country. Stroll under the bright autumn leaves, browse through market stalls, feast on delicious food and drink, listen to live music, take part in arts and crafts and more. Check it out on Saturday April 13. Keep up-to-date here.
📍Perkins Street, Jamieson, Victoria, 3723
9. Tastes of the Goulburn
Celebrate Goulburn Valley’s harvest season with a delightful autumn festival in Seymour. The Tastes of the Goulburn event will feature a curated line-up of the best food, wine, cider, craft beer and spirits from around the region. On top of the delicious produce, there will be live music, roving performers, chef demonstrations and activities for the kids. Check it out on Saturday April 27, from 10am to 4pm.
📍Station Street, Seymour, VIC 3660
10. Grampians Grape Escape
Head out west and take part in this stunning three-day festival. Celebrate regional food, wine and music against the stunning backdrop of the Grampians. This festival will feature over 100 stalls, exhibitor masterclasses, cooking demonstrations, live music, guest chefs and fun for the kids. The Grampians Grape Escape will run from Friday May 3 to Sunday May 5.
📍Halls Gap Recreation Reserve, Cnr of Grampians and Mount Victory Roads, Halls Gap VIC 3381