Christmas in Winchelsea 2025 — Proudly sponsored by Winchelsea Star
Dates: 6–21 December 2025
Organised by: Growing Winchelsea Inc.
secretary@growingwinchelsea.com
Key Events & Activities
Winchelsea Star Christmas Feature
4 page Christmas feature launched
➡Christmas Lights & Hidden Elf on the Shelf Trails together with full program - 500 additional copies
Winchelsea Elf Trail (8–21 Dec)
Find the Elf in local businesses! Each elf equals a chance to win festive prizes.
➡Businesses decorate, offer small giveaways or festive deals.
Christmas Market (7 Dec)
Family-friendly market with Santa appearance, food & activities.
➡ Includes "Hidden Elf" fun and market prize announcements.
Twinkle Trees Competition
Families decorate timber Christmas trees lining Main Street.
➡Trees donated by Winchelsea Men’s Shed, supported by Community Bank Winchelsea & District.
➡Best tree judged by a community panel
Christmas Lights Competition (7–21 Dec)
Lions Club hosts a town-wide light-up with festive prizes for best home displays.
Carols by the Barwon (6 Dec)
Live music, entertainment, community singalong with food vans supported by Surf Coast Shire
Key Dates
- 9 Nov: Trees picked up from Men's Shed stall - Decoration workshop at Market
- 22 Nov: Business/Family Participation Deadline
- 1 Dec: Winchelsea Star Christmas Feature incorporating program
- 6 Dec: Carols, Lions Christmas Lights Kick-off
- 7 Dec: Christmas Market, 9 am - 1 pm with Hidden Elf on the Shelf
- 8–21 Dec: Elf Trail + Competitions Ongoing
- 17 Dec: Christmas Carols around town kick off at Hesse Rural Health
- 21 Dec: Prize Draws & Winners Announced - Family BBQ at 1pm at Mud Hut
Get Involved!
Register, donate, or volunteer via:
➡Elaine Atkinson – 0458 009 616
Let’s make Winchelsea shine this Christmas!
Find the Elf, Feel the Cheer, Shop Local