Now in its second year, the event attracted more than 100 punters dressed in their Christmas attire, albeit slightly more revealing than the average carols by candlelight costume.  

The event which stopped off at four pubs across the town was expected to raise as much as $5000 for the RSPCA, Living Positive Victoria, the CFA, Christmas Cheer Daylesford, and the ChillOut Festival Daylesford.

ChillOut Festival director Merryn Tinkler said the money raised highlighted the generosity of the Daylesford community, particularly during the festive season. 

“It’s such a generous town when it comes to charities and causes, and it’s important that continues.”