Cromwell & Districts Promotion Group, marketing and communications manager Tanya Dennis said the event would be held at the Anderson Park Rose Garden on August 2 after a successful event last year.
"It’s beautiful, and it proved very successful last year, so we’re going to continue that particular location, it allows us to grow the event even further."
This year visitors could expect some surprises with community organisations such as the Cromwell MenzShed and schools getting involved to be announced at a later date, she said.
"There’s some new things coming, so we are collaborating, I can’t say what it is yet because those are quite lovely surprises closer to the night."
Also making a return this year was the light up your hat competition with a twist.
The competition for all ages would return in 2025 with a new corporate category, with the details due to be released.
It is hoped the corporate category would encourage a little bit of rivalry, she said.
Building on the success of last year, the dining area around the fountain would return with an expanded food court.
The decision to expand the food court came from feedback from visitors and vendors.
An important part of the event was the lanterns, which would be available to buy online from June 20th.
The lanterns were free from wire that could harm wildlife, and are completely biodegradable.
This year, any used lanterns would be collected by volunteers and disposed of sustainably at a worm farm.
"Tiger worms will over a week or two, convert them into vermicast [manure], which is used by avid gardeners around Central Otago," Mrs Dennis said.
