Organised by the Carols Committee of Cowra, the Carols will showcase local singers, dancers and musicians with the community encouraged to come and sing along.

The Carols will be led by Cowra Community Choir with performances by Cowra Ballet School, Cowra Dance Factory, students from the Cowra Singing School and Penny Simpson.

Japanese Garden manager Shane Budge said gates open at 6pm with entertainment commencing at 7pm.

“Santa is again stopping by for a visit during the afternoon,” Mr Budge said.

Entry is by gold coin donation and glow sticks can be purchased for $2 at the door with profits being donated to CWA Drought Assistance.

As well as the carol singing, the Cowra Rotary barbecue will be in operation, Mr Whippy will have coffee and soft serve and Central West Castle Hire will have a small jumping castle operating at a cost of $3 for seven minutes on the castle.

The Garden Gift Shop will be open on the night with gifts, drinks and ice creams available.

A Friend of the Garden Annual Pass is a great gift idea.

“Bring the family, a picnic basket, rug or chairs and join in the fun of the Carols in the Garden,” Mr Budge said.

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