Christmas Market 2025

The morning began with mild weather, market stall holders setting up and early shoppers. Before long there were groups of people browsing the stalls, buying coffees and chatting to friends, while the smell of sausages cooking filled the air.

Thank-you to Churchill Fire Brigade and Churchill Lions for your generous support of our Shop Local markets and to all the folk who come to sell, browse and enjoy the day.

The sight of happy children playing with the big bubbles from Fairy Merrin’s magic wand, along with others queued patiently for the free face-painting, was a pleasure, as was the appearance of Santa who strolled around the shopping centre spreading joy to plenty of children.

Likewise, happy faces of those who were given free shopping vouchers abounded, thanks to sponsorship by Energy Australia Wooreen Battery Storage System (currently being constructed just off Tramway Road). Not to mention a bit of live music to add to the atmosphere!

Sponsorship enables the organisers (Churchill & District Community Association, Churchill Neighbourhood Centre and Churchill & District News) to conduct our Shop Local markets as free events, providing shopping vouchers and other giveaways, entertainment and sausage sizzles.

A big thank-you to all our volunteers, who freely give of their time and energy to make such a lovely community event. Likewise, our various sponsors – Wooreen, Woolworths, Lions, the News and CDCA – we couldn’t run a free event if it weren’t for your financial support!

Unfortunately, the weather grew colder as the morning progressed and by lunchtime it was raining. Time to pack up and go home!

Look for news of the 2026 markets on our Facebook page early next year – search for Churchill Shop Local – or see the February 2026 issue of the Churchill & District News.