The joys of autumn in the Macedon Ranges will be celebrated through a series of local events throughout April, as part of a council-led festival.
A partnership between the council, Daylesford Macedon Tourism, and Visit Macedon Ranges, the 2025 Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival will showcase the region’s food, artisan craft, gardens, and more – aiming to promote increased tourist visitation to its towns.
An official opening for the festival was hosted on Thursday, March 27, with a festival pie cutting at the Kyneton Botanic Gardens.
Mayor Dom Bonanno said that the festival, now in its fifth year, is a collaboration with local businesses and groups and is a vital boost to the local economy.
“The Autumn Festival is a wonderful celebration of our region, encouraging both locals and visitors to explore our towns while supporting local businesses and tailored events,” Cr Bonanno said.
“We continue to receive positive feedback from businesses year on year about the upticks in areas such as accommodation, hospitality and retail,” he said.
To account for increased visitation to Macedon and Mount Macedon, including outside of the festival program, temporary road and pedestrian safety measures will be in place.
Until May 12, additional signage will enforce no-parking zones on some council- managed roads, and on weekends and public holidays from April 5 until May 4, there will be a full road closure on the Honour Avenue between 8am–6pm, involving traffic management.
This year, a local volunteer group will support residents and visitors, including through a free shuttle bus service to the open gardens, aiming to reduce vehicle congestion in Mount Macedon.
Further details on the festival program are available on the Visit Macedon Ranges website.
Details: visitmacedonranges.com/autumn-festival/
