The Cromwell Heritage Precinct was abuzz last night with fairies, crafts, gold panning, music and magic.

More than 4000 people from across Central Otago - and much further afield - converged on the precinct for the annual Cromwell Street Party and Fireworks celebration.

Organised by the Cromwell and Districts Promotions Group, the event has been a staple on the calendar for eight years in its current form, and has more than 20 years history behind it.

The Cromwell Street Party and Fireworks celebration spread across the whole of the Heritage Precinct.

A change up in format this year saw the whole of the heritage precinct utilised with stage performances moved to McNulty House lawn, and the adjacent food vendors creating a vibrant space for picnicking and watching the entertainment.

Cromwell musician Gina Bina performs on stage at McNulty House lawn.

Latin dance group Latin Soul brought the smooth moves, getting the audience up on their feet - sometimes reluctantly - to join in the fun, while local musicians Gina Bina and Mischa Thomlinson with Dave Luff had everyone tapping their toes and enjoying the tunes.

Latin Soul dancers bring the smooth movers to the McNulty House lawn.

Aerial performances from Circus Space performers wowed the crowd with audible gasps and applause.

Aerial performer Karolina Sramkova, of Wanaka, performs a routine on the hoop.

In the lower level of the precinct there was plenty to entertain the little ones with crafts, hula hooping, bubbles and gold panning.

Circus Space students Laurie Jack (12, left) and Adeline Ball (15), both of Alexandra, show off their hula hoop skills.

Magician Jonathan Usher waves to the camera.

The night wrapped up with a fireworks display over Lake Dunstan.

WATCH: Fireworks over Lake Dunstan

Cromwell and Districts Promotions Group communications and marketing coordinator Tanya Dennis said ''the weather dances paid off'' and the wild weather that hit the region on Saturday seemed a distant memory.

“What a fantastic evening it has been,’’ she said.

“The resilience of the Cromwell . . . community really shines through on a night like this, it really does. We have all four seasons in one day but at the end of day let's end it with a bedazzling show over Lake Dunstan.’’

The event connected the community with one another and created a “sense of belonging and community’’ for locals and visitors, Tanya said.

"This is not really just about Cromwell, this is about visitors coming from all across the region which is really exciting for Central Otago - a great way to celebrate the Labour Weekend.''

Cromwell and Districts Promotions Group event coordinator Anthea Lawrence (left) and communications and marketing coordinator Tanya Dennis on McNulty House lawn.

Cromwell was full of “incredible, untapped talent’’ and it was a great opportunity to show it off, she said.

“[It is] showcasing what we’re all about and really bringing people together, it’s a family friendly event and looking at the attendees, across age groups. We’ve got three generations attending . . . I think it's really special.’’

Cromwell musicians Mischa Thomlinson and Dave Luff perform at the Cromwell Street Party and Fireworks.

Event coordinator Anthea Lawrence agreed.

Utilising the McNulty House lawn had worked “amazingly’’ and was a way to celebrate the area's heritage, she said.

‘’Celebrating our heritage, using this space . . . it doesn’t get used enough.’’

WATCH: Aerial performer Karolina Sramkova, of Wanaka.

The event would not be possible without the support of the Cromwell community, sponsors and supporters, Anthea said.

“We can’t put this event on not only without our sponsors, but also the donations we get.  

“There’s not many free events around, but we like having it free so we rely on donations from people and we love how our community does support us.’’

The crowd watches as Abigail Rose, of Circus Space, uncoils on the rope in an aerial performance.

Anna Moses, of Queenstown, performs an aerial routine on the hoop.

Picture perfect fairies (from left) Wanja Carree Joll, Tiffany Bindon (left) and Katie Lindsay. 

Fireworks over Lake Dunstan capped off the night.

WATCH: Latin Soul gets the crowd up on their feet

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