BRIGHT'S Autumn Festival promises to be another great showcase, with at least 20 events scheduled to be put on by local community groups and volunteers to the delight of residents and visitors alike.

The festival running from late April to early May incorporates the Wandi Nut Festival, Bright Singers and Alpine Actors performances, 'Bright's Got Talent' and the most anticipated event: the Gala Day Parade scheduled for Saturday, 3 May.

"This year's Gala Parade theme is movies from the 1980s," president of the Bright Autumn Festival, Brendan Holland said.

"This will give people a lot of scope and some great ideas to create a unique float.

"The Bright and District Historical Society also puts on a number of tours based on different themes: the 'gold rush', 'murder mystery' tours and the 'old quartz-crushing battery' museum programs have always been really popular.

"The town's art gallery will have an increase of opening times during the festival and clubs like the croquet club will host an open day for anyone to attend."

Opening night for the festival will be held at Howitt Park, at 4pm on Friday, 25 April.

It is planned as a family-oriented evening with face-painting, live music and a lot of other festive celebrations.

After over a week of events to celebrate Bright's beautiful autumn colours and produce from the region, the final day of the festival on Sunday, 4 May, will see Freeburgh host it's annual bush market.

For more information and to view the program for this year, visit: www.brightautumnfestival.org.au and check in with the Bright Autumn Festival Facebook page for any last-minute changes and updates.