BRIGHT Twilight Tastings is ready to make its debut tomorrow, as a free community evening for locals to celebrate what the shire has to offer in its own backyard.

The event replaces the previous 10-day Bright Spring Festival, which was cancelled in 2023 after a decision from the event committee to put the festival into hiatus.

Previous festival president Amanda Hore said the committee is hoping to make the new installation of the festival into an annual event and watch it grow.

“Spring festival always was community based and we wanted to get back to that with something unique, something to involve the whole family and connect our community together; getting everyone out the woodwork after winter,” she said.

“We’re really excited to be able to showcase the things we all love about the area; beautiful food and wine, and celebrating Bright.

“We’ve already had excited feedback from locals so it seems everyone is keen to enjoy themselves on the night.”

The event will include a range of local food vendors, locally made beer, wine and gin, live entertainment and a variety of kids activities.

“We’re very lucky to have Adam Lindsay as well as Benny and the Big Wheels performing on the night,” Ms Hore said.

“The kids can get involved with a silent disco, magician act, free face painting and giant games.

“There will be tables and chairs and hay bales to sit on and all attendees can buy a festival glass to use throughout the event.

“We won’t have any disposable cups so anyone who would like to drink will need to purchase the glass.

“All plates will be compostable or food will be served napkin style.”

Ms Hore thanked sponsors Bendigo Bank, Rotary Club of Bright and the Bright and District Chamber of Commerce for their support.

The event - with 10 different food vendors and eight drink vendors - will run from 5pm on Ireland Street, and Ireland Street will be closed from 2pm.

For more information go to https://www.brighttwilight.com.au/.