Residents are encouraged to shop local, discover more and win this Christmas, with a series of Love Your Local Christmas activations being held throughout November and December.
The City of Greater Bendigo will deliver 10 festive shopping precinct activations across Greater Bendigo, encouraging residents and visitors to shop locally and support businesses.
Each precinct activation will feature a Love Your Local prize competition, giving shoppers the chance to win a festive hamper packed with locally made products, as well as vouchers, incentives or special offers contributed by local businesses.
To enter the Christmas hamper prize draw, shoppers need to make a purchase in that precinct on the day, keep their receipt and complete an entry form at the Love Your Local stand. There is no minimum purchase required.
As well as the hamper drawn on the day at each activation, entrants will also be in the running for the major prize drawn at 4.30pm in the Hargreaves Street Mall on Saturday December 19.
Economy and Experience Manager James Myatt said the Love Your Local Christmas activations are a great way to support local businesses while enjoying the festive season.
"Love Your Local is about celebrating our local businesses and encouraging people to discover what is right on their doorstep," Mr Myatt said.
"Whether you're looking for unique gifts, fresh produce, expert advice or something a little different, our local businesses have so much to offer, and every dollar spent locally helps support local jobs and our economy.
"We're inviting residents and visitors to come along, enjoy the festive atmosphere, discover something new and tick off their Christmas shopping while supporting local businesses.
"The activations will bring some extra cheer to our shopping precincts, with festive photo opportunities for people and their pets, as well as the chance to win some fantastic locally sourced prizes.
"We'd also like to thank the many businesses that have contributed vouchers, products and special offers to the prize hampers. Their support helps showcase what makes each precinct unique and encourages residents and visitors to discover more local businesses this Christmas."
