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Christmas in July – Queanbeyan

Christmas in July

Date
July 6 2024
Opening Hours
9:00am - 3:00pm
Address
Queanbeyan Showground
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All agesFREE

About this event

Christmas is a special time of year when friends and family come together, give thanks and celebrate. So why not do it twice a year?

Christmas in July will be back in 2024 on Saturday 6th July at the Queanbeyan Showground with all the cosy delights of a mid-year winter gathering and we want you to be there.

Enjoy the premier Christmas in July event in Canberra and Queanbeyan, complete with over 100 unique market stalls, belly-filling foods and the Caroloke competition (Carols… Karaoke… See what we did there?), as well as other on-site competitions and activities from Christmas wrapping competitions to a dedicated kids’ play area and much more.

Tour the 100+ stalls for arts and crafts, gourmet treats and wine, handmade Christmas gifts and seasonal vendors, and enjoy a range of performances on the main stage throughout the day.

The QPRC Christmas in July is proudly delivered by Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council.

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Register For Event

This year, Christmas in July is back and better than ever with over 100 unique market stalls, belly-filling foods and plenty of fun and games on offer for all of the family from onsite competitions to obstacle courses, jumping castles, rides and more. Make sure to register your attendance to go into the draw to win one of three vouchers to one of the region’s Christmas themed shops. Please note, if you have mobility concerns or sensory issues, or are uncomfortable around large crowds, you can access the event one hour before official opening time by ticking the “sensory hour” box in the registration form.

Register for Caroloke Competition

The highlight of this year’s Christmas in July event is the brand new Caroloke Competition. This is your chance to get up on stage to perform your favourite Christmas Carol either individually, as a duet or in a group. The judges’ favourite performances will be awarded with prizes from local businesses.

Registrations for Caroloke have now closed.

If you have signed up for the competition, please note that you must be available to perform on stage between 11am – 2pm on Saturday 9th July 2022. The organisers will be in touch with details in the lead up to the event.

Christmas Decorating Challenge

Do you have a flair for cake decorating? Do you love the challenge of putting together a gingerbread house? Then this competition is for you! As part of this year’s Christmas in July event, you can compete for the title(s) of Best Decorated Christmas Cake and Best Decorated Gingerbread House.

Both competitions have five categories:

  • Youth (<12 yrs)
  • Teenager
  • Adult
  • Senior (>55 yrs)
  • Overall winner

There will be amazing prizes from local businesses for the winner in each category.

Registrations for the Christmas Decorating Challenge have now closed. If you have signed up for the competition, please see below for advice on next steps.

  • All entries can be dropped off at the Queanbeyan Showground on Friday 8th July, 2022 between 4:30pm and 6:30pm
  • You can only enter once in each category. i.e. 1 x Christmas Cake & 1 x Gingerbread House in your age group
  • Cakes and Gingerbread Houses must not exceed 30cm in height, width and length
  • All care will be taken while on display but we will not be responsible for any damages
  • Cakes & Gingerbread Houses will be judged on decoration only
  • All entries will be judged on Friday evening 8th July 2022 and winners will be announced at midday on the main stage on Saturday 9th July 2022
  • All entries will be on display at the event in the Showground Grand Stand
  • All entries will also take part in a ‘People’s Choice’ competition on Saturday 9th July 2022. The entry with the most votes at the close of the event will be awarded with the ‘People’s Choice’ prize and declared by the Performance & Culture branch of Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council at The Q Performing Arts Centre on 12th July 2022
  • A photo will be taken of the winners and their creation for promotion material
  • Collection of your entry can be done from 3pm to 5pm on Saturday 9th July unless previously organised with the QPRC events team

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Faqs

The event starts at 9am with entertainment on the main stage.

Yes, Queanbeyan Christmas in July is a free community event.

There will be parking onsite for 300+ cars with allocated Disability Parking inside the Glebe Avenue entry at the closest possible point to the event.

Registrations for the Christmas Decorating Competition are now open through the form above.

Yes, there will even be a dedicated pet rest stop with seating and water.

Stallholder applications are now open at www.qprc.nsw.gov.au/Events/2024-Christmas-in-July.

Christmas in July Contact

Mel Aitchison

Community Events Officer

Performing Arts & Culture

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Terms & Conditions – Caroloke Competition

  • Entry is free.
  • Only one entry per person whether you are an individual or in a group.
  • Categories are: Primary School, High School, Adults – Individual, Duet or Group.
  • There will be amazing prizes from local businesses for the winner in each category.
  • Your performance must be a Christmas Carol that is no longer than 3 minutes long.
  • Your performance must not contain any explicit language.
  • Please note, this is not a religious event.
  • Entrants must also not be professional singers. If you are a professional singer, please contact the events team on 0481 007 012 to book your performance.
  • Registrations close Friday 8th July 2022 at midday.

Terms & Conditions – CHRISTMAS DECORATING CHALLENGE

  • All entries can be dropped off at the Queanbeyan Showground on Friday 5th July 2024 between 4:30pm and 6:30pm.
  • You can only enter once in each category. i.e. 1 x Christmas Cake & 1 x Gingerbread House in your age group.
  • Cakes and gingerbread houses must not exceed 30cm in height, width and length.
  • All care will be taken while on display but we will not be responsible for any damages.
  • Cakes & gingerbread houses will be judged on decoration only.
  • All entries will be judged on Friday evening 5th July 2024 and winners will be announced at midday on the main stage on Saturday 6th July 2024.
  • All entries will be on display at the event in the building behind the Grand Stand.
  • A photo will be taken of the winners and their creations for promotional material.
  • Collection of your entry can be done from 3pm to 5pm on Saturday 6th July unless previously organised with the QPRC events team.