By Oliver Lees
The region is gearing up to paint the town auburn, with a new festival set to celebrate the Macedon Ranges.
Taking place across five township areas within the council, the inaugural Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival will run from March 27 to April 26 in an effort to support local businesses and producers as coronavirus restriction ease across Victoria.
The festival will include a range of events, including an outdoor concert on Piper Street in Kyneton and an afternoon of painting at Botanica Estate Vineyard in Romsey.
Macedon Ranges council planning and environment director Angela Hughes said autumn is the perfect time for locals and visitors to enjoy the area.
“March and April are a popular time for visitors keen to explore open gardens and the spectacular colours of autumn,” she said.
“We recognise that while timelines this year are tight, we’re keen to work together to get this off the ground, with a vision to grow it in future years and make it the signature event for our shire.
“We’ve already got a strong line-up of events scheduled and are looking for local businesses to join us as we showcase the beauty of autumn in the Macedon Ranges.”
The council is encouraging businesses to ‘autumn-up’ to follow suit with the theme of the festival and to create a more immersive experience for those in attendance.
For more information on all the events and details of the festival head to www.msrc.vic.gov.au/autumn-fest or call 5422 0333.
