The Rotary Club of Echuca Moama will host its sixth annual Shop Local Night on Thursday, November 19 — and they are inviting you to deck the halls.
What started as a heartfelt effort to breathe life back into local shops after the COVID-19 downturn has blossomed into a much-loved community tradition that Echuca Moama residents look forward to each year.
The evening kicks off at 5pm at Bar Lee, before shoppers head out to explore participating stores from 6pm to 8pm.
More than 15 participating stores will offer exclusive in-store discounts and promotions, with all venue check-ins concluding back at Bar Lee for lucky door and raffle prize draws.
Organisor Rob Foran said they were aiming to increase the turnout, hoping to attract more than 150 shoppers after drawing 140 participants last year.
Previous years have shown the night injects between $15,000 and $20,000 directly into the local economy, giving a real boost to local business owners and their staff across retail and hospitality.
Entry is just $5 per person — a fee that, as Rob points out, practically pays for itself at the very first in-store discount.
Every dollar raised from ticket sales goes straight back into the community.
Past recipients have included Echuca Neighbourhood House's flood recovery day and the Echuca Moama Rockets — and nominations are now open for this year's chosen charity, so locals are encouraged to have their say.
Keep an eye on the Rotary Club of Echuca Moama's social media pages in the lead-up to the night, where the full list of participating traders and daily store spotlights will be shared.
Tickets can be booked online via www.trybooking.com/au/event/1658062.
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