24th September, 2024.
I congratulate Wollondilly Shire Council and the Picton business community on an amazing Illuminate Wollondilly. On Friday 20 September the Picton Botanic Gardens came alive with lights, including illuminated sculptures, a lantern display, the lantern parade, the return of the sensational long-table dinner and the Illuminate carnival at Hume Oval. On Saturday 21 September there was the colourful return of the main festival in Picton, with market stalls, a food court, vibrant building projections and light displays, plus a live entertainment stage packed with local community groups and music performances. A highlight was the live music played by a number of local artists and the wonderful eclectic displays from the business owners, including the newest to open on the night, the Celebration Society, which opened after refurbishing the historic Corbett hardware building. Walking into that place without Keith being there will take some time to get used to, but the owners should be proud. The place looks amazing. The fireworks spectacular display capped off a great night for the community. The weekend finished on Sunday with jazz and swing music in the gardens.