The Autumn Festival returns from April 5 to 28, showcasing towns across the Macedon Ranges through new and returning trails, events, activities and participating business specials.
The Live and Local in Community Halls series, and the Treasure Trail join regulars Autumn Pie and Tart Trail, the Food and Drink Passport, Tipple Trails and the Edgy Veg Trail return, with the Woodend Visitor Information Centre the festival hub.
Mayor Annette Death said the festival was a growing celebration of the region’s natural beauty mixed with some of the best local, seasonal produce and performers.
“I’m unashamedly biased but proud in saying that the Macedon Ranges has so much to offer all year round, but there’s definitely something extra special in the area during autumn,” she said.
“Whether you’re a first-time visitor to our shire, a regular visitor or a resident, we encourage you to plan your trip in advance and enjoy all of what our beautiful towns have to offer.”
Limited temporary measurers will be reinstated along Honour Avenue and surrounds.
From late March to May temporary signage will be installed along Honour Avenue and other council-managed roads highlighting and enabling council officers to enforce no parking zones.
From March 29 to Sunday, April 28, on weekends and public holidays traffic management personnel will enforce a full road closure along the same section of road from 8am to 6pm.
Extra toilet and waste facilities will be provided, while residents/guests within the closure area will receive exemption passes and multilingual signage to display.
“The Autumn Festival helps to disperse visitors and economic benefits across the shire, but we acknowledge that people continue to be drawn to Honour Avenue and council is working to proactively communicate expectations with visitors before they arrive,” Mayor Death said.
“We are committed to supporting residents and this year’s core safety measures reflect that, but it became clear that pursuing extended measures over the longer term would not be financially sustainable or responsible without external support.
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