Christmas in the Southern Grampians

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

Christmas Street Performers

Who can enter?

Anyone can register to take part - not just Southern Grampians Shire residents. 

Registration:

Buskers, Carolers and Performers must register via the online form here.

Performance Dates:

Performances will be taking place between 25 November - 21 December throughout the CBD. 

Performers will be paid $80 per 2 hour session for individuals or $160 for groups. Performers are free to apply for as many slots as they wish on the form above.  

Equipment:

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

Social Media Promotions:

To maximise your exposure and engagement, we will be actively promoting the Buskers Competition on our social media channels. We encourage you to share your participation with your followers as well. Use the hashtag #HamiltonBuskers and Facebook tag @southerngrampiansshire insta @sthgrampiansshire to increase visibility.

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 dshaw@sthgrampians.vic.gov.au or Ph: 0429 578 216.

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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 Monday, 10 November 2025, and close on 15 December 2025. Businesses are able to enter right up until 15 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 the expert panel 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: $250 Buy Local voucher. Plus, recognition in featured spot on the SGSC social media outlets. Judging will be conducted by the Western District Chambers (WDC).
  • Community Choice: The winning business as voted by the community, wins $250 Buy Local voucher plus recognition on SGSC and WDC social media.
  • Voting prize: A $250 Buy Local voucher for those who submit their votes for the community choice. Winner selected at random.

Winners:

The winner announcement will be in SGSC social media outlets.

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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.