Middleton crowned Santos Best Dressed Town Winner

Middleton has been named the overall State winner of the Santos Best Dressed Town competition as part of the 2024 Santos Tour Down Under international cycling event.

The Santos Best Dressed Town competition has rewarded community involvement and decorating of towns, businesses and homes since the event’s inception in 1999.

Middleton’s win marks the first overall victory for the town. Alexandrina Council hosted Hahn Men’s Stage 4 on Friday 19 January.

Middleton township was dressed in blue, orange and yellow themed decorations. Painted bikes and surfboard-shaped signs promoted the event and town, which is famous for its surfing beaches and stunning coastline.

Community-made Santos Tour Down Under street post signage topped off the township’s efforts and helped welcome locals and visitors to Middleton to watch the race speed past.

The township will receive $5,500 worth of furniture from Spark, $3000 to be spent on an improvement project or resources of the nominee’s choice, and two metal signs along with the perpetual trophy. The prizes will be presented to the township to reward their achievement.

Read more about Middleton's win on the Santos Tour Down Under website.