More FM Queenstown, Wānaka, and Central Otago have teamed up with our friends at Light Up Winter Cromwell who are transforming the Anderson Park Rose Garden into a place of pure enchantment and winter wonder.
DATES
Anderson Park Rose Garden
Saturday, 2nd August 2025
4PM - 8:30PM
WIN
Thanks to Light Up Winter Cromwell, we are giving two lucky families the chance to light and release two of their very own lanterns!
Want to witness the magic firsthand? Text the keyword LANTERN to 559 to win your very own lantern to release! Or head to the More FM Queenstown, Wānaka & Central Otago Facebook page and comment to win
LIGHT UP WINTER CROMWELL
Brought to you by the Cromwell & Districts Promotion Group, Light Up Winter began in 2017 as a simple idea to bring a little warmth, joy, and togetherness to Cromwell during the darker months.
Watch as The Anderson Park Rose Garden transforms into a realm of enchantment and wonder.
This is your chance to be mesmerised by glowing fairies and roving street performers as live music and dazzling acts fill the air with excitement. Get ready to stroll through the bustling Street Food Alleys, overflowing with mouthwatering local cuisine sure to satisfy every taste.
Kids tagging along with you? Add a little sparkle and fun to their night with face-painting fun, and a ride along the greenway express lane aboard the beloved Thomas the Tank Engine.
When the winter chill sets in, warm up inside the Crystal Pavilion with a cup of mulled wine or rich hot chocolate, the perfect pairing for enjoying the lively entertainment from the comfort of the stage-side setting.
Marvel at the creativity of the Light Up Your Hat competition, before the evening reaches its stunning finale, the magical sight of hundreds of lanterns lighting up the night sky.
To view all of their information and to purchase your own lantern, visit Light Up Winter
