Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival 2026! Join the month-long celebration across 9 villages from 1 to 30 April each year!
Less than an hour from Melbourne, discover autumn-inspired food and drink adventures across nine charming regional villages and the surrounding countryside. Follow Australia’s biggest, tastiest Pie & Tart Trail with 51 options to try, or the full of spirit Tipple Trail celebrating autumn’s signature drinks at 37 venues.

The 2026 Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival features more than 70 events across 30 days, delivering food, fun, autumn colour, and the chance to choose your own adventure. Plus lots of accommodation options. The What’s On page lists enchanting autumn gardens, exclusive menus, weekend markets, mushroom foraging, gallery exhibitions, wellness experiences, guided walks, kids activities, and a special shout-out to Harvest, our new closing night event.

Plan Your Trip & Win! Start building your ultimate day out right now using our new Interactive Festival Map. Browse the food and drink trails, save your favourite foodie spots to your custom itinerary, and get ready to hit the road.

Once you arrive, pick up the physical Autumn Festival Map & Passport to collect stamps with pie, tart, or tipple purchases at Food & Drink Trail venues. Collect four stamps and you can enter the prize draw for your chance to win a luxury getaway to Thule Country Estate, Mount Macedon valued at over $5,500!

Discover why the Macedon Ranges is Victoria’s most rewarding autumn destination and browse through Festival FAQs to help plan your visit.