It’s 50 days away till Out in the Open Festival comes to Shepparton from the 9th till 19th November, with over 20 events filled with regional inclusion and diversity, Cris Stevens-Todd decided to take Michelle & Dean through some of the highlights the festival has to offer.

Find out more at : http://outintheopen.org.au/  

Event 

Masquerade at the Meseum  

Date 

10/11/2023 

Time 

6:30pm till 10:30 

Info 

Be entertained throughout the night by the talented Polly Filla, Frock Hudson and Tom Nethersole as you enjoy a night of fun, connection, and celebration. Grab a drink at the bar and enjoy the wonderful delights served by the Elsewhere at SAM team whilst you take in the sights from level four. 

‘Mask up’ with a difference this #oito2023 and go in the draw to win a prize or two on the night for the ‘most creative or decorative mask’ 

Link  

https://events.humanitix.com/outintheopen-festival-2023?fbclid=IwAR3HQyqQyvlZS9QQX20qpTnVV9ikeiJgznCuTHK-vO18MR6JQ-xebKuR3yQ  

FB Link  

https://fb.me/e/1bds3NbLS 

Event 

Q+ Shepparton 2023 

Date 

Saturday 11th November  

Time 

11am – 11pm   

Info 

This is a day-to-night, drop-in, outdoor event that welcomes the whole rainbow community and their allies. No booking is necessary, just drop by.

The Q+ Hub is the ultimate traveling queer venue, architecturally designed to host a variety of queer community events across rural and regional Australia. 

Link  

www.instagram.com/quplus/  

FB Link  

https://fb.me/e/8avDmSV1n  

Event 

Carnival Day OutintheOpen Festival   

Date 

Saturday November 18th  

Time 

10:30 – 3:30  

Info 

Come and play with us in the Queen’s Gardens on Saturday 18th November from 10.30am – 3.30pm (cnr. Wyndham & Nixon Streets, Shepparton). 

Wander through the stalls and markets; savour the smells and tastes of fresh local produce & home-made treats. There’s music, entertainment, food & info galore and our immersive Queer Museum to enjoy! 

Bring your friends, family and loved ones and don’t forget your picnic blanket or chair! 

FB Link  

https://fb.me/e/3T4bJd1ex  

 

Event 

Sunday Serve 

Date 

Sunday19th November 2023 

Time 

11am – 2pm 

Info 

Get ready to SERVE! ✨ Join us at the Outback Bar (Aussie Hotel) on Sunday 19th of November for a lunchtime of fabulousness with the incredible Gabriella Labucci (Drag Race Down Under season 3) and Daisy Chains! 

Ticket price includes: 

🥂 1x glass of champagne on arrival 

🍴 Finger food lunch 

👑 Non-stop music and entertainment throughout the event by the fabulous and incredibly talented Gabriella Labucci and Daisy Chains! 

🎫 Bookings are essential and seating is limited so grab tickets now before they go! 

Link