The MAC Illuminate Carnival
Back and bigger than ever, The MAC Illuminate Carnival returns! With more amazing rides and carnival games providing fantastic family entertainment!
12.00pm - 9.00pm
Hume Oval, Picton
The MAC Illuminate Carnival Sensory Session
New for 2023, The MAC Illuminate Carnival Sensory Session supporting adults, young persons and children living with disability. Bookings for this session are essential.
10.30am - 12.00pm
Hume Oval, Picton
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Illuminate Markets
Wander through the vibrant streets of Picton and browse all the innovative wares. From the trendsetters seeking the latest innovations to the value-conscious shoppers searching for unbeatable deals, our markets offer something for everyone.
12.00pm - 9.00pm
Picton Town Centre
Illuminate Food Court
Indulge your taste buds with a symphony of flavors at the delicious Illuminate Food Court! Whether you're a seasoned foodie or simply looking to explore new flavors, the Illuminate Food Court offers a variety of cuisines where there is something to suit all palates.
12.00pm - 9.00pm
Mary MacKillop Lane Carpark
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Illuminate Music Festival
Come along to the Music Festival Stage and watch a variety of live performances from some amazing local community groups and performers.
Don't miss this years exciting headline act, Southbound xo taking to the stage at 7.45pm!
Described by Triple M as "AUS-Country's Hottest Supergroup," Southbound xo are the all-female country/rock band featuring co-lead vocalist Missy Lancaster, co-lead vocalist and bass player Sarah Bernardo and electric guitarist Andrea Krakovska.
12.00pm - 9.00pm
Mary MacKillop Lane
Governors Hill Sensory Garden
New for Illuminate Wollondilly 2023, the Governors Hill Sensory Garden will provide an illuminated sensory zone, where guests can experience a truly immersive exhibit that will calm the senses and delight the spirits.
Creating a space for people of all ages and abilities, the sensory space will provide a powerful sense of calm, and promote restoration through a dedicated space to time out and revitalise.
12.00pm - 9.00pm
Wollondilly Children's Services Building
South 32 Art & Light Display
The Picton Botanic Gardens will come to light, showcasing the spectacular lantern parade, sculpture and lantern display and the brand new South 32 Illuminated Photo Booth.
Take in the colours and sights of the evening, sure to transport you to a world of illuminated splendour!
5.00pm - 9.00pm
Picton Botanic Gardens
Illuminate Building Projections
The iconic Building Projections return again for Illuminate Wollondilly for all to enjoy!
Be sure to check out this fantastic visual experience, brining to life the Picton Town Centre building facades.
Lead Artists for Projections Khaled Sabsabi with Jerome Pearce.
Guest artists Eddie Abd and Fadle El-Harris.
6.00pm - 9.00pm
Picton Town Centre
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Illuminate Artisan Markets
Coordinated by the Wollondilly Arts Group, the Illuminate Artisan Markets return again to the Picton Shire Hall. Come along and see a variety of exquisite pieces, handcrafted by local artisans and craftspeople for Illuminate Wollondilly.
12.00pm - 9.00pm
Picton Shire Hall
Illuminate Art Exhibition
Be sure to visit the Illuminate Art Exhibition at the Wollondilly Shire Hall, showcasing artworks from local artists in a range of mediums and carefully curated by the Wollondilly Arts Group.
12.00pm - 9.00pm
Picton Shire Hall
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Bendigo Bank Fireworks Spectacular
The Grand Finale to Saturday's activities, the Bendigo Bank Fireworks Spectacular will light up the skies over Picton Township.
Be sure to catch the Spectacular in a show-stopping display of colour and light for all to enjoy!
9.00pm
Picton Town Centre
Illuminate Performance Lawn
Check out the talents from River Road Creative Academy offering workshops and performances throughout the day. Once evening hits watch on in awe as the LED Hula Hoop and spectacular fire shows wow the crowds!
12.00pm - 8.00pm
Shire Hall Lawn