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Harrietville bids fair-well to its glorious summer in the most spectacular parade of colour. It paints the landscape in brilliant reds, browns and golds, as though granting the valley one last glimpse of vibrant warmth, through colour, before winter sets in.
The crystal clear days and amazing light compliment cooling evenings, creating a perfect environment.
Officially 1 March to 31 May, Autumn is settled time of year when temperatures range between 12-25°C. It's still warm enough for most summer pursuits, and long walks in the hills take on a new appeal under the brilliant colours of the autumn foliage.
Picnics along the picturesque banks of the Ovens River or by the Tronoh Lake are always appealing. Enjoy the great outdoors with a stroll through the local walking tracks around town. Maybe even horse trek or jump on your mountain bike or road bike to broaden your distance travelled.
Autumn events in the Alpine region include:-
| MARCH | |
|---|---|
| March 3rd Saturday | Bright Monthly Market (Howitt Park, Bright), 9am - 1pm |
| March Labour Day Long Weekend | Rotary Waterslide in Centenary Park. (Depending on river conditions) |
| March 4 - 6, 2011 | Bright Rockabilly, Ink & Oil Festival. see www.brightrockabilly.com.au |
| March 20 - 26, 2011 | Terra Australis Great Southern Land Mountain Bike Epic - Bright and region - 03 5728 2789 www.terraaustralismtbepic.com.au |
| APRIL | |
| April 6 to May 20, 2011 | Bright Autumn Art Exhibition & Sale at the Bright Art Gallery |
| Easter Saturday | Bright Easter Street Market |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday Harrietville Bush Market |
| April 30, 2011 | Bright Autumn Festival Youth Ambassador Ball |
| 3rd Saturday | Bright Monthly Market (Howitt Park, Bright) 9am - 1pm |
| Anzac Day April 25 | Dawn Service at 6.15am and Memorial Service at 10.45am - Clocktower Bright. |
| April 30 to May 11 | 2011 Autumn Festival |
| April 30 & May 1, 2011 | Bright Autumn Festival. Twelve days of festivities, activities and local hospitality enjoying fresh mountain air and the spectacular colours of the autumn season. See www.brightautumnfestival.org.au |
| April | Wandiligong Nut Festival |
| Mid April (2011 March 26) | Deciduous Delight at Bright Bike Ride Phone:03 9808 4993 |
| End of April | Mount Beauty Music Muster Ph: 5754 4008 See www.musicmuster.org.au |
| MAY | |
| Early Saturday in May (May 7, 2011) | "Gala Day" and Monster Market – Bright Autumn Festival plus second week of the Bright Autumn Festival program, to May 11. |
| April 30 and May 1, 2011 | Wandiligong Nut Festival Ph: 5750 1440 See www.brightvic.com/wandinutfestival |
| 3rd Saturday | Bright Monthly Market ( Howitt Park, Bright) 9am - 1pm |
| May 20 - 22, 2011 | La Fiera Italian Festival Ph: 5753 5300 See www.festival.org.au |