🎄 Stanthorpe’s Community Christmas Celebrations Are Back!
Thursday 17 December 2026 | 3.30pm – 7.30pm
Christmas is coming to Stanthorpe, and we’re bringing our community together to celebrate! 🎅✨
After hearing from our local businesses, the Stanthorpe & Granite Belt Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce the return of our Community Christmas celebrations for 2026!
Working alongside our wonderful community partners, we’re planning a festive celebration filled with local shopping, entertainment, markets and Christmas cheer.
Our goal is simple: bring locals and visitors into the heart of Stanthorpe, celebrate our community and encourage everyone to SHOP LOCAL this Christmas!
🎁 What’s Happening This Christmas?
There’s plenty to look forward to throughout the festive season!
- 🛍️ Shop Local & Win! – Support participating local businesses for your chance to win in our weekly prize draws, coordinated by Deb Wilmot.
- 🎨 Christmas Window Display Competition – Watch our local shopfronts come alive with festive creativity, coordinated by Rosy Chapman.
- ❤️ The Giving Tree – Spread some Christmas kindness by making donations to local charities, with thanks to the Commonwealth Bank. Final contributions are due Friday 4 December.
- 🎄 Christmas Tree Lighting – Join in the festive spirit on Friday 4 December, with thanks to Southern Downs Regional Council.
🎅 Community Christmas Event – Thursday 17 December
3.30pm – 7.30pm | Stanthorpe Town Centre
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon and evening featuring:
- 🎪 Christmas Market Stalls – Discover incredible products from our talented local makers, coordinated by Kasia Tatar.
- 🔎 Christmas Scavenger Hunt – A festive adventure organised by the Chamber’s Working Group.
- 🎟️ Rotary Ham Wheel – Get into the Christmas spirit and try your luck!
- 🌭 Lions Club Sausage Sizzle – Enjoy a bite while soaking up the atmosphere.
- 🎶 Live Entertainment – Featuring the Stanthorpe Choir, the Grinches and more exciting acts to be announced!
A Festive Space in the Heart of Town
Following valuable feedback from previous years, part of Railway Street will be closed to create a dedicated entertainment zone, while the main street will remain open to traffic.
We’re working carefully to ensure market stalls and activities complement our existing businesses, keeping shopfronts accessible and welcoming for customers.
Further event details will be shared as planning progresses.
🛍️ Calling All Local Businesses – Let’s Make It a Great Night!
We’d love to see our local businesses get involved and make the most of the festive atmosphere!
Consider extending your trading hours until 7.30pm on Thursday 17 December and welcome the extra visitors into town.
With Shop Local promotions running in the lead-up to and during the celebrations, this is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your business, connect with customers and finish the year on a positive note.
Whether you’re participating in the window display competition, offering Christmas specials or simply keeping your doors open a little longer, every bit of involvement helps make our Community Christmas something special!
📣 Stay Updated & Get Involved
This page will be the central hub for Community Christmas information, including updates, event details and links to register for the various activities and competitions.
We’ll also share announcements through Chamber newsletters and social media.
Have a Question?
For enquiries about the celebrations, participation or opportunities to get involved, please contact:
❤️ Let’s celebrate Christmas, support our local businesses and bring the heart of Stanthorpe to life!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you this Christmas! 🎄
