Festival of the Falling Leaf
What? Autumn in Tumut offers one of the most spectacular display of ‘colours’ to be found anywhere in New South Wales.
In 1954 the local headmaster, Alf Wood, introduced the idea of a festival to celebrate the arrival of autumn and the falling leaves which characterised the town’s many parks and gardens. The Tumut Festival of the Falling Leaf was born.
The initial aim of the festival was to foster an appreciation of nature’s colours to both the local community and visitors through a series of events over a period of ten days.
Over the years the Festival of the Falling Leaf, like the season it represents, has seen many changes, but, has continued to flourish and grow into a fabulous annual event attracting thousand of visitors far and wide.
In 2009 the Festival celebrated its fifty fifth anniversary. A remarkable effort for a community based festival. The event is well supported by the Tumut Shire and attracts repeat visitation to the festival and region, while consistently attracting new visitors each year.
The Festival of the Falling Leaf is recognised as one of the major events in the Tumut Region. The scenic location, autumn colours and crisp, clear air of the Tumut Region provide a unique festival experience for visitors on the last weekend of April each year.
When? Last weekend of April each year. 2012 Dates - Friday 27th - Sunday 29th April 2012
Where? Tumut, NSW
Festival Website? Festival of the Falling Leaf
