Benalla CBD shines for Christmas
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Published on 29 November 2024
Benalla sparkles with festive spirit this Christmas
The festive season is here, and Benalla is set to shine with a range of exciting Christmas promotions designed to bring joy and vibrancy to our community. From a playful Christmas Snail Trail competition, encouraging people to shop local first, and free street performances, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Mayor Cr Bernie Hearn is inviting the community to join in the fun and make this Christmas one to remember.
“This year, we’re offering unique and engaging activities that celebrate the creativity and community spirit of Benalla,” Cr Hearn said.
“Our Christmas promotions encourage everyone to get involved, support local businesses, and spread a little festive cheer.”
Christmas Snail Trail
From 1 to 12 December, twelve of Benalla’s shop windows will host cheeky Christmas Snails illustrated by talented local artist Mal Webster. Daily clues will be shared on the Supporting Benalla Businesses and Benalla Business Network Facebook and Instagram pages to help you spot these festive critters.
How to enter:
Find the snail correlating with the daily clue. Scan the QR code in the shop window. Submit your details to go into the draw to win a daily $20 Benalla dollars prize.Support Local This Christmas
Shopping locally this festive season comes with added rewards. Shop at participating businesses to enter the weekly prize draws.
How to enter:
Spend $25 or more at a participating retailer displaying the ‘Show Them Your Love’ poster. Scan the QR code in-store to complete the form and upload your receipt. Enter as many times as you like (one entry per receipt) until 24 December 2024.Businesses participating in Show Them Your Love
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Bring music, magic, and creativity to the streets of Benalla this December! The $64 busking permit fee is being waived for the month, allowing performers to showcase their talents at one of seven designated Busking Bases.
Register via the QR code at your chosen location to ensure you’re covered by insurance and ready to perform.
Festive Window Displays
Our local shops and businesses have dressed up their windows with festive cheer, sparkling lights, and holiday magic. In total 25 local businesses entered the competition across three categories.
Deputy Mayor Justin King was the judge of the event, and competition was so tight the category of Best Daytime Display could not be separated so three winners were awarded.
The winners:
Best Nighttime display: Inspired Abilities – “Inspired by Christmas”
Best Daytime Display: Milner Watson – “Cozy Christmas Magic”
Rambling Rose – “Sparkle and Shine”
Inspired Abilities – “Winter Wonderland”
Most Amusing Display: The Merchant “Grinch”
Highly commended: The Early Bird – “Family history”
Brick by Brick “Star Wars Christmas”
Take a wander through town to see the beautiful displays and soak up the Christmas spirit!
This year’s festive promotions have been delivered in collaboration with the Benalla Business Network (BBN).
“We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the BBN for their generous Benalla dollar donations, which will be used as prizes for the Christmas Snail Trail and Shop Benalla First Christmas campaigns,” Cr Hearn said.
“Let’s come together to make this festive season extra special. Support local, get involved, and experience the magic of Christmas in Benalla.”
For more information contact our Customer Service Centre by emailing [email protected] or call 03 5760 2600. You can stay up to date by following Benalla Rural City Council, Supporting Benalla Businesses and Benalla Business Network pages on Facebook and Instagram.