The Southern Highlands Festival of Lights is a month-long celebration of creativity and technology that will transform the towns and small villages with lighting installations over the festive season.
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Now in its third year, the Festival of Lights once again takes centre stage in Corbett Gardens, Bowral, with an extensive program of events and concerts for all the family to enjoy.
The Southern Highlands Festival of Lights attracts over 10,000 locals and visitors making our region THE place to visit during the festive season.
Come join the fun and visit for the day, or the weekend, as we welcome families from all over the region and beyond to celebrate with us.
"We are delighted to be staging this very popular event again this year and it will be even bigger and better," co-founder Debra Blackah said.
"Not only will we have our stunning lighting installations placed throughout Corbett Gardens, we have a wonderful program of events - we are sure there will be something for everyone."
Back by popular demand this year will be Santa's Grotto, what officials are describing as an enchanted wonderland, where kids will also be able to get a picture with Santa.
The Grotto will be open between December 16 and 24.
The Highlands Food and Wine Festival is also taking advantage of the timing this year with a celebration of the culinary arts to run under the twinkling glow of the Festival of Lights.
"This year, the Southern Highlands Food and Wine Festival will be held under the magical installation of the Festival of Lights, produced by Business Southern Highlands," Ms Blackah said.
"The Southern Highlands Food & Wine Festival is about great food, sensational wines and the passionate people behind the region's award-winning and delicious produce, beverages and related goods.
Come visit for the day or the weekend as we showcase our local winemakers, distillers, brewers, producers, eateries, musicians and creators of all things food and wine related."
The Festival of Lights opens when the lights are switched on December 1 between 6.30 and 8pm.
Then on December 2 will be the Angels in Our Town parade from 7pm with a concert at 8pm.
Christmas night markets will run December 7 from 5-10pm. Also on December 7 is the Business Southern Highlands Christmas party from 6.30-9pm.
The Food and Wine Fesitval falls neatly between the festivities on December 8-10.
Music will also play an important part at this year's Festival with an incredible line up of talented local
musicians and bands. Sounds of soul, jazz, funk and bossa nova will provide the perfect ambience as you
stroll, drink, eat and shop in the historic Corbett Gardens.
Daily Tickets are available for purchase from the Festival website southernhighlandsfestival.com.au
The Highland family carols will be on December 14 between 7 and 9pm.
The Bop till you drop runs December 15 from 6-8pm for kids and then 8-10pm for teenagers.
Rounding the month-long celebrations will be the Highlands FM 100 per cent home grown New Year's Eve Countdown Concert running 7pm-12.30am.
