Cootamundra residents came out in force on Saturday night to enjoy a night of festival fun with the annual Wattle Time Festival of Lights. Parker Street was alive with market stalls, live music, food and activities.
The youngsters enjoyed the carnival rides, face painting and the fire truck on display, whilst the adults could mingle, partake in delicious food on offer from local eateries and visiting food vendors. The huge array of stalls from the Country Makers Market filled the street whilst bands Stripped Back and Second Verse belted out popular music.
Tables adorned with wattle and lights lined the street, encouraging all to sit, relax and enjoy the atmosphere. As the darkness descended a spectacular light show from 32 Hundred Lighting kept the crowds mesmerised.
Gundagai will come alive on Friday 19 September when the Festival of Gundagai will also feature spectacular light installations, market stalls and live entertainment.
The festivals have been funded under the Vibrant Streets Package from the NSW Government’s Open Streets Program, led by Transport for NSW. The Open Streets Program 2025-2028 will see the temporary closure of streets to vehicles for a day and open them to people with placemaking activations. The Open Streets Program aims to inject vibrancy into our streets and help create thriving local places that support businesses, creative sectors, and the community through the planned events.
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Cootamundra’s main street, Parker Street was alive with light and atmosphere for the Wattle Time Festival of Lights on Saturday night.
