Central Geelong Shopping Festival and Sidewalk Sales 2020 : A Week-long Celebration of Shopping, Dining, and Fun
The iconic shopping event in Central Geelong, the Central Geelong Shopping Festival and Sidewalk Sales, has been reimagined to be held in 2020. This year, in light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the festival will be a week-long safe celebration that runs from Monday, 2nd November to Sunday, 8th November. This year’s festival is full of exciting new offerings and activities, designed to make sure that you have a safe and fun-filled time shopping, eating, and discovering local treasures.
The spirit of the festival is still alive and well despite the challenges presented by the pandemic. Businesses in central Geelong are eager to welcome back customers, offering amazing deals, new experiences and many opportunities to support local economies. This reimagined festival has something for everyone, from self-filling goodie bag to a virtual shop series. Explore the highlights of the festival this year and all the activities which will make it an unforgettable week.
Shopping Festival and Sidewalk Sales
A COVID Safe Festival Experience
To ensure the safety and health of all visitors, the 2020 Central Geelong Shopping Festival was meticulously planned using COVID-19 safety standards. The festival organizers are taking extra precautions as restrictions ease and the new normal returns. They want to provide a safe, exciting festival experience for all attendees. The festival will adhere to all state health guidelines including social distance and capacity limitations.
The reimagined Festival offers shoppers a flexible format to participate in the event at their own pace. The festival lets you customize your experience, whether you are exploring the stores in person, booking a virtual experience, or dining outdoors.
The festival’s Virtual Shopping Festival Video Series allows those who don’t want to leave their homes to join in the fun. These videos, hosted by local and well-known personalities, offer a behind-the scenes look at Central Geelong’s top retailers. They also provide fashion advice and exclusive online offers.
Highlights of the Event and Activities
Central Geelong Shopping Festival has a reputation for exciting activities. This year’s festival will introduce several new elements to delight locals as well as visitors. Take a look at some of the amazing activities and experiences that will be available during the event.
Self-Fill Goodie Bags: A Fun Shopping Experience
Who doesn’t like a goodiebag? You can purchase a Self Fill Goodie Bag in advance for only $25. This bag contains goodies worth over $120, provided by a number of businesses located in Central Geelong. After you have purchased your bag online, pick it up at the Shopping Festival Info Caravan on Little Malop Street. You’ll then embark on a journey around Central Geelong, where you can fill your bag up with surprises from local stores.
The participating locations are Flower Bowl, in Ryan Place, Geelong Dive Centre, on Moorabool Street, Maternal Instinct, in Moorabool Street,Organic Larder, in Malop Street, Townhouse Living, in Yarra Street, and Tea-Cha Tea Bar, in Ryrie Street. You’ll get a free gift at each location to add to your bag. This will allow you to discover some of the most popular local businesses.
This is a fantastic way to support local businesses and receive some great festival-exclusive gifts. Self-Fill Goodie Bags are a great way to discover some of Central Geelong’s hidden gems.
You will not only receive local products, but also discover new businesses you have never visited before. This event is a great way to expand your horizons while supporting small businesses at a critical time. It’s more than a shopping event. This is a chance to meet the local community and learn about the diverse offerings of Central Geelong.
Sweet Street – A Self-Guided Dessert Experiment
The festival organizers have created a fun, safe alternative to the Sweet Street tradition this year. This Sweet Street Self Guided Tour will make dessert lovers happy! Participants will receive five $5 tokens for $15. These can be used to redeem delicious desserts in some of Central Geelong’s best dessert spots.
Businesses participating include Twisted dessert bar, “Baking Bliss”, “James Street Bakery”, Augustus Gelatery and Moo Mouth Coffee. You can sample sweet treats at each stop. This self-guided tour allows you to enjoy the sights and sounds while satisfying your sweet tooth.
This activity offers flexibility, which is a great feature. The tour can be enjoyed with family or friends, at your own pace, and even by yourself. Sweet Street gives you the option to customize your dessert experience. You can spend an afternoon tasting desserts at different locations or you can take it slowly and enjoy each one.
This is a great way for dessert lovers to discover Central Geelong and its sweet offerings, while also supporting local businesses.
Pick Your Lucky Envelope for a Chance to Win Big
Choose Your Lucky Envelope is a great way to spice up your shopping! Eight lucky participants will be able to choose an envelope each day from the special envelope wall. These envelopes contain vouchers in a range of denominations, and a prize pool totaling $5,000 is up for grabs.
The festival’s exciting activity offers attendees the opportunity to win amazing prizes and use vouchers for shopping at Central Geelong’s best businesses. There’s a voucher for everything, whether you want fashion, home products, dining experiences or beauty treatments. Each winner’s lucky envelope may contain vouchers for local shops, allowing them to explore Central Geelong even further.
You’ll have to take part in an online poll between 5pm October 22nd until 11:59pm November 6th. You’ll receive a time slot for choosing your lucky envelope. This is an excellent opportunity to win vouchers from local businesses, and take advantage of the incredible festival deals.
You can find out more about the competition on the official website. Also, you can see the list of vouchers that are available.
People in the Sidewalk Sales
Virtual Shopping Festival: Video Series: Shop at Home
The festival will embrace digital innovation in 2020 with the Virtual Shopping Festival Video Series. You can watch the daily videos from the comforts of your own home this year. They are hosted by Renee Garing, AFLW player and festival ambassador, as well as Jemma Ryan, editor of GT Magazine. The two will guide you through Central Geelong’s best retail stores, featuring the latest fashion trends and new arrivals. They’ll also provide expert styling tips.
Every day, a video will be posted on the Love Central Geelong Instagram Page to give a glimpse behind the scenes of what’s going on. Each video will also feature exclusive festival offers, giveaways and free gifts. Tune in every day to get the latest offers and information about your favorite stores.
The video series provides a great way to experience Central Geelong Festival if you are unable to attend in person. This video series gives you a sneak peek at the new collections, promotions and must-have items for the coming season. Take advantage of special online-only deals. Keep an eye on the Love Central Geelong Instagram page to see all the action.
Al Fresco dining in Central Geelong is a delight.
It’s not complete without a tasty meal to replenish your energy after a shopping trip. Central Geelong has a variety of dining options to suit every taste. Many cafes and restaurants welcome customers to dine al fresco.
Central Geelong offers a wide range of dining options, whether you are looking for a casual lunch, an elegant dinner or a hearty brunch. The city has a variety of outdoor spaces to enjoy, including leafy courtyards, vibrant urban areas and stunning waterfront views. There will be many local restaurants offering specials and promotions during the festival. Be sure to check out the culinary side as well.
Central Geelong has a thriving dining scene, from local cafes that serve freshly brewed coffees to waterfront restaurants with stunning views and delicious meals. There may be special menus for festivals or discounts at some establishments. It’s worth making reservations in advance and checking the options.
Spend and win: Your chance to win $10,000
Spend and Win is back! Just when you thought that November could not get any better, there’s the Spend & Win
Promotion returns! Shoppers who spend $30 in any Central Geelong store participating from November 2nd will be eligible for the draw to win $10,000. Shoppers will receive a coupon and an entry to the grand prize drawing for every $30 they spend.
It’s a great way to support your local business and have the chance to win a large cash prize. You have more chances to win the more you buy! Check out the terms and conditions of this great promotion.
Lady Buying Books
Don’t miss the Central Geelong Shopping Festival in 2020
Even in these difficult times, the Central Geelong Shopping Festival and Sidewalk Sales2020 will be an unforgettable event. There’s no better time to discover the heart of Geelong and support local businesses while also treating yourself to something special.
The festival has something for everyone, whether you want to fill up a goodie-bag, indulge in sweet treats, explore local retailers virtually or enjoy a meal outside. Do not miss this opportunity to be a part of Central Geelong’s most loved event. Use the official program to plan your week and make sure you take advantage of all the amazing offers and activities.
Keep up to date with the latest festival news on the festival website as the dates get closer. Central Geelong is a great place to visit this November, with its exclusive offers and exciting competitions. Prepare yourself for a week full of shopping, dining and discovering all that makes Central Geelong a unique place to visit.
