Whether it’s illuminating giant fruit, racing cars, bikes, or vintage treasures to name a few, now is the time to unleash your inner mad hatter at this year’s Light Up Your Hat Competition.
Proudly brought to you by the team at Barrett Homes Central Otago, you will not want to miss out on all that is weird, wacky and wonderful. The iconic Light Up Your Hat competition is a fun and creative event where participants are encouraged to design and decorate their hats with lights, to showcase their unique style and creativity.
Event Co-ordinator Anthea Lawrence says “We can’t wait to see this year’s entries. It’s such a fun way to get creative for all age groups, be a bit mad for a day, and connect as a community!”
The highlight is the hat parade taking place on the Main Stage in the Anderson Park Rose Garden where entrants have the opportunity to dazzle the crowd in all their illuminating glory. The competition has four age categories: 5 & under, 6-10, 11-15, and 16+ with fantastic prizes up for grabs.
Returning to the judging panel and proud sponsor of the event, Dee Copeland from Barrett Homes says “We are delighted to be back on board in support of this special event, and selecting the winners is always an enjoyable yet challenging task. The level of creativity is truly astounding."
With the school holidays in full swing, now is the perfect time to get creative!
To enter, register your hat online by visiting www.lightupwinter.co.nz. Entries close on Friday 2nd August at 8pm. Please bring completed hats to the Main Stage on Saturday 3rd August by no later than 5pm for judging. Then enjoy the rest of the festivities and return to the Main Stage at 6.15pm on the same day, for the The Light Up Your Hat Parade and prize giving.
And a reminder that a limited number of lanterns are available for purchase online only while stocks last, so purchase your lantern today and be part of the magical mass lantern release!
Join us in Cromwell, where the heart of winter beats with the warmth of community and the magic of light.
For the latest news and updates on Aotea Electric Daikin NZ Light Up Winter, visit www.lightupwinter.co.nz or stay connected on Facebook and Instagram: @lightupwinter
If you would like more information, please email communications@cromwell.org.nz