Illuminate Wollondilly festival of art and light, which returns after a two year absence, is set to be the biggest ever held.
The three day festival will launch on Friday, May 20 when the Picton Botanic Gardens will come to life with lights, an illuminated sculpture and lantern display, a lantern parade and a sensational long table dinner.
A three day art exhibition with the Wollondilly Arts Group in Picton Shire Hall will also open on Friday, followed with artisan markets on Saturday.
The MAC family carnival will make a comeback, this time at Hume Oval 5pm – 9pm on Friday and 3pm – 9pm on Saturday.
It is the perfect stop for some fun and entertainment between checking out the activities in the Botanic Gardens or heading down to the main festival in Menangle Street on Saturday night.
The main festival will be in Picton on Saturday, May 21, with market stalls, the food court, building projections and light displays, and a live entertainment stage packed with local community and music performances.
The lighting and lantern display will continue at the Picton Botanic Gardens and Hume Oval, with the fireworks display over the township capping off the night at 9pm.
On Sunday, May 22 there will be a relaxing afternoon of jazz and swing performances in the Picton Botanic Gardens, 12 to 4pm.
Mayor Matt Gould has welcomed the return of the festival, which has traditionally been one of the biggest events on the Wollondilly calendar and attracts visitors from across NSW.
“We’ve had a difficult few years, so I’m really looking forward to getting out and celebrating with the community to see Picton light up once again,” he said.
“With music and art on display, a family carnival and amazing food and market stalls, it is shaping up to be a spectacular event that will really showcase our shire.’’
