What are some popular events in Bright that I should book ahead for?

You should book ahead in Autumn, especially on weekends, when the hoards arrive to see the Autumnal leaves (fall foliage) in Bright. Regional events to consider include the Mansfield Lantern Festival (June), the Beechworth Harvest Celebration (May), the Rutherglen Winery Walkabout and King Valley Balloon Festival (the Queen's Birthday weekend in June), and the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues (November).