Festival organiser Brenda Meehl said people had travelled from around the nation to attend the annual event.
It was always well-supported by ukulele enthusiasts who had a lot of fun when they got together.
Mrs Crawford and Mrs Trew had started a strum-along group they called the Ukuladies who meet on Mondays at Joe’s Garage in Queenstown.
"They’ve given us a side room ... we buy lunch then start about 1pm until 2.30pm. But we always run over because we all get carried away."
Mrs Crawford said the musical hobby was "quite addictive".
Mrs Trew said the social group had grown since it started three years ago.
"We are very social. I think the music just brings us together. If you are feeling a bit hung up and you’re going on a Monday afternoon to ukulele, you come out laughing and smiling."
Mr Jonson said he was thrilled to see the women back at the festival where he first provided tuition for them three years ago.
"It’s really good for me because I see them all growing up and getting into it. Some people have never played music in their whole lives.
"Every single person that started with me years ago, they’re all playing on a mic on stage.
"It’s just amazing to see."
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