It all culminates with a huge night of fun and activities in the week leading up to Christmas Day, when the town comes out to party on Imlay Street.

Between 5.30pm and 8.30pm on Thursday, December 18, come along for Santa photos, face painting, balloon sculptures, a giant slide and jumping castles, variety stalls, wood chopping, a chocolate wheel, barbecues, fairy floss, airbrush tattoos, sporting activities and musical entertainment from the Sapphire Coast Concert Band.

“The promotion is only for four weeks, but the message behind it is that it’s important to shop locally all year round to support the town,” organiser Genevieve McGuinness said.

“The night itself is great fun – it’s like Eden’s Christmas party and everyone comes along.

“You get to see people you might not have seen for a while and it’s a real family night.”

All the fun and entertainment is just one aspect of the night.

There are also some great prizes up for grabs, with the draws of three $1000 ‘Eden cash’ vouchers, sure to be keenly anticipated.

The vouchers can be spent at any of the participating businesses.

Between November 20 and December 18, simply spend $5 or more at any of the participating businesses to enter.

A lucky IGA Eden shopper will also have the store to themselves briefly on the big night, as part of the Grocery Grab at 7.30pm.

“I’d like to say a big ‘thank you’ to everyone who goes in it year after year,” Genevieve said.

“It’s all paid for by the participating retailers, so it would be great if people could shop at those businesses and support them, because they’re supporting the town and making all this possible.

“It’s the retailers’ way of thanking the town for their support over the year.”