The three focus groups that were formed by the development group to co-ordinate a series of events in the town have continued to gather momentum and last week announced the Street Party would be held early next year.
Karyn Grealy, from the Koala focus group, said it was their responsibility to deliver on the Street Party, which at this stage would be held in either February or March.
“We are considering two dates. We are just not sure whether it will be a Friday or a Saturday evening,” she said.
The Koala, Kangaroo and Emu working groups are on a recruiting drive to support several of their innovative plans for the coming 12 months.
Mrs Grealy said the aim was to maintain the momentum of the group in spite of the impending holiday period.
"The response to our call has been fantastic,“ she said.
“A whole heap of new people have made contact with the group, some who I didn’t even know.”
Among the success stories of the Kyabram Tomorrow project has been the street entertainment co-ordinated by Dillmac’s Andrew Moore.
The past two Saturdays have featured his students performing; last weekend even complemented by the appearance of elves in the street.
Mrs Grealy said the Koala group would meet in the next couple of days to set a date for the street party.
“The event is more to give back to our eateries and restaurants that have been shut down for so long,” she said.
“Jim Gow from the Campaspe shire has been really helpful.
“The shire will assist us in closing Allan St down to traffic and turning it in a party zone.”
The group is currently on the lookout for a headline act.
“It will depend on the funds, but we want entertain the whole street, not just one end or different areas,” Mrs Grealy said.
“We are aiming to have tables and chairs out on the street, where people will be able to eat, drink and be entertained.
“It’s been two years since the street was shut down. We will also be applying for a liquor licence.”
As in previous promotions with the Kyabram Tomorrow group, members are working closely with the Kyabram Chamber of Commerce and hopeful of having extended business hours if that fits with shopkeepers.
“The traders can be open if they want to,” Mrs Grealy said.
"I am picturing white picket fences, tables, music and fun.“
Mrs Grealy said she would love a local to headline the entertainment, pointing to someone like a Ryan Meeking or Benny Walker, who have recently performed at Dookie Quarry.
“We may not be able to get a universally known band, but we want it to be an attraction,” she said.
"It’s about finding the right date now; it’s really hard to make it work for everyone.
“We’ve gone to the Chamber of Commerce for their feedback. There is a mixture of interest between Friday and Saturday.”
Mrs Grealy said all three focus groups were hitting the mark in regard to their short-term goals.
The unveiling of a new town logo and website is in the works, having been put out to tender and only recently shortlisted for approval.
“All the quotes for the new logo and new website are in. We are hoping to make a decision soon,” Mrs Grealy said.
She added that despite Kyabram Tomorrow and Kyabram Chamber of Commerce running parallel, the aim of the group was “to be Kyabram, full stop”.