The start to the festival had splendid sunshine and mild temperatures, and Ms Husheer said the big parade and market day attracted about 8500 people and about 2500 more attended events on the other days.
"Locals and visitors have really taken to our festival, and especially the free daily lunchtime concerts at the Buckingham Green attracted a large crowd every day," she said.
"Another highlight was the Mactodd Art 2 Wear Show on Friday evening, where Anna Stuart had put an amazing show together, which was well received."
Most of the ticketed events were sold out in advance, she said.
Unfortunately, rain set in on Saturday, meaning the Community Harvest Picnic had to be cancelled.
"It was a bit of a shame to cancel an event many had been looking forward to. But as a whole, we have been fairly fortunate with the weather."
The rainy Saturday made an already busy April even more hectic at Dorothy Brown's Cinema, where Marnie Reid said every movie showing was sold out.
"This has probably been our busiest festival ever. It has been great to see so many locals here during the festival week," Ms Reid said.
Most of the retailers on Arrowtown's main street said that while there had been many visitors to town, sales were slow.
Susan Brennan, owner of Rainbow Doorways, said most of the visitors to the festival were locals or from other parts of the South Island, who usually did not spend as much money on souvenirs and clothes as visitors from overseas.
On the other hand, sales over Easter week had been higher than usual this year, she said.
The festival wrapped up with a Variety Concert on Sunday evening, where the annual Unsung Hero Award was presented.
This year's award was shared between friends Mary May and Evelyn Dennison.
Ms Husheer said the women had been an asset to the town for years by helping out their fellow Arrowtown residents.
"Every morning, come rain or shine, they take people's newspapers that have been dropped at the end of the driveway up to their front door. They also clear the drains while they are walking round the streets. They are very worthy recipients," she said.
Ms Husheer praised the volunteers and participants for making the festival such a vibrant experience.
