Christmas in the Southern Grampians

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Check out what's happening within the Southern Grampians this Christmas.

Christmas Calendar

Christmas Street Performers

Performance Dates:

Performances will be taking place between 27 November - 24 December throughout the CBD. 

Equipment:

Please note that participating performers must provide their own equipment for the performance. 

Feel free to share behind-the-scenes glimpses, rehearsal snippets, or any exciting updates leading up to the event.

If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at rlewis@sthgrampians.vic.gov.au.

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Christmas Window Competition

Southern Grampians Shire is coming alive this festive season! Local businesses are encouraged to get creative and enter the Christmas Window Display Competition.

Residents and visitors are encouraged to explore shop fronts and vote for your favourite display!

Entry Details:

 Entry is open to all businesses with a physical location in the Southern Grampians Shire. Voting on the window displays is open to everyone.

Registration:

Entries open on Thursday,12 November 2026, and close on Sunday 13 December 2026. Businesses are able to enter right up until 13 December but are encouraged to enter earlier in order to make the most of the public voting. Enter your business here.

People will be able to vote for their favourite windows online or by following the QR code on promotional posters. 

Judging:

Ensure window display is ready for judging by submission deadline.

Judging is performed by a community vote, and is based on creativity, eye-catching aesthetic, originality and overall festive cheer.

Voting:

To vote for your favourite window display, please go to our online form here. 

Prizes:

  • First prize voted on by the community: $250 in local vouchers. Plus, recognition in a featured spot on Council’s social media outlets.
  • Voting prize: $250 in local vouchers for those who submit their votes for the community choice. Winner selected at random.

Winners:

Winners will be announced Thursday 17 December 2026.

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Santa's Wonderland

Every year Santas wonderland is a massive hit and we have no doubts this year will be any different. Santa Clause will be setting up his grotto in the Hub in Hamilton from December 4 where the man in red will delight children and the young at heart alike.

If you know someone who wants to deliver their Christmas list directly to the source, stop in and see Santa.