Wingecarribee Shire Council and the Southern Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Industry will light the Shire's largest Christmas tree on December 6 at the Corbett Plaza in Bowral.

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Corbett Plaza will be a hive of activity with face painting, plaster decorating and a crazy hair station kicking off festivities at 6pm.

Councillor Duncan Gair said the event had been steadily growing in popularity in recent years and brought families from across the shire into the heart of Bowral for a wonderful community celebration.

"Those who've visited in previous years may notice that the tree has been upgraded," he said.

"We've secured a larger tree that previously stood in Sydney's Hyde Park.

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"It'll make sure the reindeer can spot the Southern Highlands from high above on Christmas Eve regardless of the weather."

Helping to spread the festive cheer will be singers from the Wingecarribee Vocal Muster performing Christmas carols and members from the Bowral Lions Club will serve a free sausage sizzle.

"There's even a rumor that the jolly man himself will be making a very special guest appearance," Cr Gair said.

The official lighting of the community Christmas tree will take place at 7pm.

The event and all activities are free of charge.

For more information visit www.wsc.nsw.gov.au/events or phone council on 4868 0888.

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