The committee behind this year's Festival of Lights has promised the event will go ahead regardless of the weather.
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Severe weather gripping Australia's east coast has forced the cancellation of events including Bong Bong Picnic Races, the Southern Highlands Food and Wine Festival and the Robertson Show.
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However, Festival of Lights organiser Michaela Bolzan says volunteers are working hard to bring the festival to life.
Rain, hail or shine, they're determined to turn the Southern Highlands into a Christmas wonderland.
"We can definitely going ahead," Ms Bolzan said.
"Regardless of the weather."
Southern Highlands Chamber of Commerce director Debra Blackah said the business community was hard hit by the cancellation of Southern Highlands' Food and Wine Festival.
"Financially it has a large impact on the region because it's a two day festival and people often stay overnight and visit other restaurants and facilities in the region," she said.
However, Ms Blozan hoped the Festival of Lights would bring some joy to those affected.
"The festival will increase visitor numbers and boost our local economy," she said.
"As a tourist region natural disasters and the pandemic have severely reduced the number of visitors."
The Festival of Lights is a four-week celebration of creativity and technology, which includes the inaugural New Year's Eve celebration at Bowral's Corbett Gardens.
The gardens will play host to a series of concerts and large community events beginning with an opening night concert on Friday, December 2 at 7pm.
For more information visit www.festivaloflights.com.au.
Sally Foy
Regional reporter based in the Southern Highlands. I am also a mother and advocate for children with a disability and epilepsy.
Regional reporter based in the Southern Highlands. I am also a mother and advocate for children with a disability and epilepsy.
