Discover dazzling decorations, local shopping perks, and magical pop-up events bringing holiday cheer to every corner of the region this December, with the Greater Shepparton Great Christmas Campaign brought to you by the Greater Shepparton City Council.
This exciting initiative aims to bring the community together, support local businesses, and transform the region into a vibrant holiday destination.
The campaign, running throughout December, features three main elements:
Festive decorations and celebrations
Greater Shepparton’s streets and public spaces will dazzle with vibrant decorations, including various Santa statues in Toolamba, Murchison, and Dookie; a ‘Selfie Elfie’ in Merrigum; reindeer in Tallygaroopna; gnome statues in Katandra West; LED stars in Mooroopna, and an aluminium Christmas tree in Tatura.
Additions to this year’s decorations include large decorations at Victoria Park Lake in Shepparton and Ferrari Park, Mooroopna.
The community are encouraged to visit Greater Shepparton decorations and events with a trail map provided of what’s on in the municipality.
Shop local
Residents and visitors are encouraged to explore the unique offerings of Greater Shepparton’s local businesses.
To make shopping even more exciting, The Greater Shepparton City Council collaborated with McPherson Media Group to produce the ‘Local Gift Guide’.
The 92-page guide was distributed in the The News on Friday, November 29.
It is packed with festive recipes, Christmas crafts, decorating tips, and a letter to Santa for the kids.
The guide also highlights over 90 participating stores where shoppers spending $50 or more can enter the draw to win a $1,500 shopping spree at I Love This Shop, by filling in an entry coupon in store or on the website.
Community gift wrapping will also be available in the Shepparton City Central Arcade from December, 11 to 24 between 10am and 4pm. Community groups are engaged to provide this service for a gold coin donation.
Adding to the festive spirit, live music will be performed on the Maude St Precinct stage on Sundays in December and Saturdays in January from 10am to 1pm.
Santa on the move pop-up activities
A series of mobile Christmas themed events, Santa and his elves will be travelling to various locations across Greater Shepparton throughout December, spreading holiday magic with pop-up activities including crafts, games, face painting, and photo opportunities.
Families can follow the festive trail map available on the Greater Shepparton Great Christmas webpage to join the fun and capture their own Santa photos or ‘Elfie Selfies’.
As part of the festivities, Santa’s Mailbox will return to the Wyndham St Post Office, where children can post letters. This initiative will be available until Christmas Day.
Mayor Shane Sali, spoke highly of the campaign, with so many fun activities for families to enjoy while shopping local.
“The Great Christmas Campaign is a fantastic way to celebrate the holiday season and support our local businesses,” he said.
“There’s something for everyone to enjoy, and we look forward to seeing families and visitors join in the festivities.”
To keep up to date with what is happening throughout December, visit https://christmas.greatthings.com.au/
For further information, please call Council on 5832 9700 or email council@shepparton.vic.gov.au