The countdown is on for the highly anticipated return of the Illuminate Wollondilly Festival of Art & Light on 20, 21 & 22 May 2022.

After almost three years of Covid-19 cancellations, Wollondilly Council is bringing the festival back, bigger and better than ever. With a range of events and activities happening over the three days, there will be something to entertain everyone.

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 the State.

“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.”

“I’d like to thank all of our incredible sponsors for supporting Illuminate Wollondilly this year.”

On Friday 20 May 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 will commence in the Picton Shire Hall on Friday, with Artisan Markets to be held on Saturday.

The MAC family carnival will make a comeback, this time at Hume Oval on Friday 20 May from 5pm - 9pm and Saturday 21 May from 3pm - 9pm. 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 21 May 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 22 May there will be a relaxing afternoon of jazz and swing performances in the Picton Botanic Gardens from 12-4pm.

C91.3 will also be back broadcasting live from Picton Hotel for the week of the festival.