Riverlights, a floating parade of artist-designed, community-constructed lanterns, will open the festival on October 17 at 6pm. 

Granite Town secretary Danielle Williams said the river would be alight with giant floating sculptures, while guests enjoyed live music and dancing on the riverbank.

Several artists have taken on the challenge of building lanterns during weekend workshops at Moruya TAFE. 

Festival fans have dedicated their Saturdays for three weeks to working on 12 large lanterns, while school children are making many smaller offerings.

“Most of the lanterns are based on the theme of the song ‘Fly me to the moon’,” Ms Williams said. 

“We have rocket ships, things that fly a rotary wheel by the local Rotary Club, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and more.

“The biggest lantern would be the rocket ship, which is about four metres long and two metres wide.”

The lanterns will be fixed to a floating pontoon and towed by kayakers. 

The festival will be held from October 17 to 19, with headline acts Katie Noonan, Emma Pask, Mama Kin, True Vibenation and Thirsty Merc. 

Visit www.granitetown.com.au for more details.