Businesses across the Yarra Ranges are being urged to get into the Christmas spirit by decorating their storefronts, as part of Council's annual Christmas Window Competition.
The competition, which is now open for entries, aims to find the most festive store window via public vote between the end of October and mid-December.
Entries for businesses opn 28 October, while public voting will open on 11 November.
Yarra Ranges Council Director of Communities, Leanne Hurst, encourages businesses to sign up and get decorating.
"We know a lot of businesses in the Yarra Ranges will already have plans to make their shopfronts festive this year. Our annual competition is a great way to have some fun, encourage visitation and get into the spirit of Christmas together," she said.
"Our region gets a significant amount of visitation over the warmer months, particularly around Christmas and New Year, and this competition encourages visitors to check out the shops, enjoy the sights and make the most of daylight savings to do some late-night shopping."
To take part, simply visit shaping.yarraranges.vic.gov.auor scan the QR codes on the posters we'll be placing around the region, enter the competition with a photo of your business windows, and encourage visitors to place their vote!
"We've had a really tremendous number of businesses get involved in our competition for the last two years and I'm looking forward to seeing the entrants and winners this year."
Last year's winners were Mooroolbark's Shapers Hair and Beauty, Belgrave's Fraulein's Flowers, Woori Yallock's We Got the Scoop and Healesville Jeweller.
The winning entrants will receive chocolates and champagne, with community members voting going into the draw to win one of four $150 vouchers to spend locally.
Voting is open from 28 October until 12 December. Community members can only vote once during the competition.
