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.
The best autumn festivals to visit around Victoria this year
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 9 from 4pm to 8pm. Learn more here.
đź“ŤBarrack Recreation Reserve, Barrack Street, Heathcote, VIC 3523
Inverloch Equinox Festival
Welcome the Equinox with a weekend of celebrations at the Inverloch Equinox Festival. Connect with nature, indulge in delicious food and drink, see a fire show, go stargazing, take part in wellness activities and more. It’s on from Friday March 21 to Sunday March 23. Learn more here.
đź“ŤInverloch VIC 3996
Clunes Booktown Festival
Escape to this historic town and celebrate all things books at Clunes Booktown Festival. Find something to read from over 100 book traders, listen to some interesting talks and have fun with live entertainment. This charming festival will take place on March 22 and 23. See more here.
đź“Ť Clunes, VIC 3370
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. 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 22 from 11:30am to 8pm.
đź“ŤBeechworth Historic Precinct Reserve, Beechworth, VIC 3747
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 29 to April 27.
đź“Ť357 Monbulk Rd, Silvan VIC 3795
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, workshops and more. Go on a scenic foodie adventure on the Pie and Tart Trail, sip your way through the Tipple Trail and try plant-based delights on the Edgy Veg Trail. The festival will run from April 1 to 30. Discover the full program here.
đź“ŤMacedon Ranges
Jamieson Autumn Festival
Have an enchanting weekend in the High Country at the Jamieson Autumn Festival. 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 from Friday April 4 to Sunday April 6. Learn more here.
đź“ŤPerkins Street, Jamieson, Victoria, 3723
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 5. Of course, you’re welcome to go beyond the festival, and visit the many cellar doors in the region. Find more details here.
đź“ŤAvoca River Flat, Dundas St, Avoca VIC
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, open gardens and a nut festival. This celebration will run from Friday April 25 to Sunday May 4. Learn more here.
đź“ŤBright, VIC 3741
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, brews and gin from around the region. On top of the delicious produce, there will be live music, chef demonstrations and activities for the kids. Check it out on Saturday April 26, from 10am to 4pm.
đź“ŤStation Street, Seymour, VIC 3660
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 90 stalls, exhibitor masterclasses, cooking demonstrations, live music and fun for the kids. The Grampians Grape Escape will run from Friday May 2 to Sunday May 4.
đź“ŤHalls Gap Recreation Reserve, Cnr of Grampians and Mount Victory Roads, Halls Gap VIC 3381
The Great Trentham Spudfest
The Great Trentham Spudfest is coming back this autumn. Wander through the street fair and indulge in carby delights, explore foodie trails, take part in fun activities and more. This celebration of spuds will take place on Saturday May 4 and Sunday May 5. See more here.
đź“ŤTrentham, VIC 3458
La Fiera Italian Festival
Escape to Myrtleford and celebrate at La Fiera Italian Festival. Feast on delicious Italian cuisine from a wide range of pop-up stalls, sip on Alpine wines, take part in masterclasses and find fun for the whole family. This festival is on from Friday May 16 to Sunday May 18. See more here.
đź“ŤMyrtleford, VIC 3737