Spring Is Here — And Summer Is Just Around the Corner 🌼
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There’s nothing quite like the crisp golden light of spring in Bright — blossoms unfurling, rivers shimmering, and the scent of wildflowers drifting on the breeze. As the days stretch longer and the mountains wake from their winter slumber, the town bursts into life with markets, music, bikes, beer, and community celebrations. Summer’s fast approaching, and the next few months promise some of our best events yet. Here’s what’s coming up in and around Bright that you won’t want to miss.
🌿 What’s On: Events, Dates & Details
Bright Twilight Tastings
Date & Time: Thursday, 16 October 2025, from 5:00 pm
Venue: Ireland Street, Bright
Cost: Free entry
Unwind by the riverbank with a twilight feast of local food, wine, cider, beer, and gin. Live music sets the mood while kids enjoy face painting, a magician, silent disco, and giant games. Expect to see local favourites like Feathertop Wines, Reed & Co Distillery, Bright Brewery, Gutsy Sourdough, and Woodfire Desire Pizza among the stallholders.
Make It, Bake It, Grow It Market
Date & Time: Saturday, 18 October 2025, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Venue: Howitt Park, Bright (behind the Alpine Visitor Information Centre)
Cost: Free entry
Bright’s signature riverside market showcases local growers, bakers, crafters, and creators. Shop fresh produce, handmade gifts, artisan food, homewares, and more — all to the soundtrack of live local music on the Ovens River banks.
Spring Tunes at Ringer Reef
Dates: Selected weekends through October 2025
Venue: Ringer Reef Winery, 6835 Great Alpine Road, Porepunkah
Grab a picnic rug, sip Ringer Reef’s small-batch wines and ciders, and enjoy live tunes in the vines. It’s an afternoon of relaxed, family-friendly vibes overlooking the Ovens Valley. Bookings are recommended — BYO drinks not permitted.
Bright Brewery BierFest 2025
Date & Time: Saturday, 25 October 2025, from midday
Venue: Bright Brewery, 121 Great Alpine Road, Bright
Cost: Free entry
Raise your stein to spring! BierFest brings a taste of Bavaria to Bright with festbier, German-inspired eats, live bands, DJs, garden games, and competitions for best dressed and stein-holding stamina. A perfect day of alpine cheer by the river.
Mountaingrass Festival 2025
Dates: Friday, 14 – Sunday, 16 November 2025
Venues: Bright Community Centre, Senior Citizens Centre, and Courthouse Theatre
Australia’s premier bluegrass and old-time music festival returns to Bright with concerts, workshops, jam sessions, and luthier displays. Bring an instrument or just soak in the sounds — from intimate courtyard pickin’ sessions to full-stage performances, it’s a weekend of pure mountain music magic.
Melbourne Cup Long Weekend – Bright Rotary Spring Markets
Date & Time: Monday, 3 November 2025
Venue: Howitt Park, Bright
Cost: Free entry
Up to 100 stalls of handmade crafts, local produce, gourmet treats, homewares, and gifts. A colourful market day filled with live entertainment and alpine atmosphere — the perfect excuse for a spring getaway over the Cup long weekend.
Rod Run 2025
Dates: 7 – 9 November 2025
Venue: Bright Township
One of Bright’s most iconic weekends! Expect hundreds of classic cars, hot rods, and street machines cruising through town. Live music, parades, and retro vibes make this a must-see event for auto lovers.
Tour of Bright 2025
Dates: Friday, 5 – Sunday, 7 December 2025
Location: Bright & Surrounds
The Tour of Bright is Australia’s most scenic road cycling race — three stages of exhilarating competition through the High Country. From the town-centre criterium to the Mount Buffalo summit finish, it’s a celebration of endurance, community, and breathtaking alpine landscapes.
Riverside Relaxation
Between all the action, take time to unwind. Pack a picnic, dip your toes in the Ovens River, or enjoy a sunset drink by the water. Bright’s riverfront trails, cafes, and shaded lawns make it easy to recharge between festivals.
🌸 Plan Your Spring–Summer Escape
With so much happening across October to December, Bright is the perfect base for adventure, culture, and relaxation. Book your stay early to secure the best cabins, villas, and powered sites — all just moments from the Ovens River and local attractions.
Book your stay at Bright Riverside Holiday Park or Bright Valley Holiday Park and make the most of this vibrant season in Victoria’s High Country.
