OUTintheOPEN Festival

Please note: this is a past event

Past events are archived for future reference.

OUTintheOPEN is Shepparton’s festival celebrating pride and community diversity.

When:
2 – 5 November 2017
Where:
Shepparton Area
Cost:
Varies
WWW:
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List of Events


Blended Fruits Networking Mixer

Date: Thursday 2 November
Time: 6.00pm - 9.00pm
Price: Free
Location: Noble Monks, 120-126 Maude Street Shepparton

Bringing local business and industry representatives together with Melbourne-based GLOBE members to celebrate a shared commitment to diversity and inclusion – we officially open the Festival with a Blended Fruits event. In addition to OUTintheOPEN’s Festival partners (and sponsors, listed on our website) we invite ALL locals to join us for this fantastic night of food, fun and entertainment!

Friday Eats & Treats at Pepps

Date: Friday 3 November 
Time: 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Price: Food and drinks at restaurant/bar prices
Location: Peppermill Inn, 7900 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Shepparton VIC 3630

Join OUTintheOPEN Festival friends and supporters for some eats and treats!Take advantage of free pick up and drop off services on the courtesy bus by phoning 03 5823 1800.

An evening with Lisa-Skye and Daisy Berry

Date: Friday 2 November 
Time: 8pm - 10pm
Price: $20.00 pre-sale. $25.00 at the door
Location: Bakehouse Black Box Theatre, 17 Wheeler Street, Shepparton

Melbourne’s favourite queerdo comics, Lisa-Skye and Daisy Berry, hit Shepparton! Nothing’s off limits in this double-header stand-up show as they dive into what it is to be queer in a world that can be so straight. One night only!

Carnival Day

Date: Saturday 4 November
Time: 10.30am - 4.00pm
Price: Free
Location: Queens Gardens, Wyndham Street, Shepparton

OUTintheOPEN Carnival Day is returning to the Queen's Gardens this year with market stalls, food vendors, live entertainers, fun attractions, Giant Games and much more! This family friendly event makes a great FREE day out for everyone.

Pop Up Club @ the Deck

Date: Saturday 4 November 
Time: 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Price: Free
Location: the Deck, Maude Street Mall, Shepparton

Unwind after CARNIVAL DAY with some tunes & tasty food from The Deck’s great menu and a beverage – all welcome!

Saturday Snacks & Sips at Aussie Hotel

Date: Saturday 4 November
Time:
7.00pm - 9.00pm
Price: Food and drinks at bar/restaurant prices
Location: The Aussie Hotel, Fryers Street, Shepparton 

Join festival friends and supporters for some snacks and sips from 7PM – 9PM before Glamour Party 2017.

Glamour Party

Date: Saturday 4 November 
Time: 9.00pm - 1.00am
Price: $15.00 pre-sale, $20.00 at the door
Location: Jacks Bar at the Aussie Hotel , 73 Fryers Street, Shepparton

An unforgettable, fun and glamorous party full of drag performances, cabaret, a live DJ spinning tunes all night long and a lot more. Always a sell out and always an amazing time. Hosted by Rhubarb Rouge and includes performances by Melbourne Drag sensations Krystal Ring and Racquel Williams. BOOK NOW!

Earth Meditation

Date: Sunday 5 November
Time: 9.30am - 10.30am
Price: Free
Location: Queens Gardens, corner of Nixon, Wyndham and Welsford Streets, Shepparton.

Be nurtured and guided in a gentle relaxation and meditation which will awaken your senses, stills the mind and relaxes the body in harmony with the earth and it's inhabitants around us. For beginners to advanced - all are welcome. Feel free to bring your favourite wrap or blanket. 

BIG Community Brunch

Date: Sunday 5 November
Time: 11.00am - 1.00pm
Price: $25 per person (pre-purchased)
Location: Lemon Tree Cafe, 98 Fryers Street Shepparton

Festival fans are invited to join us for the official OUTintheOPEN Festival Fundraising Brunch at Lemon Tree Cafe. The brunch provides a wonderful opportunity to celebrate with friends over a cup of coffee and a spread of goodies. The cost includes one big breakfast item from the menu, and one big cup/mug of coffee or tea. Seating is limited & tickets MUST be pre-purchased, so please book now (tickets on sale soon).

First Girl I Loved screening (Village Cinema)

Date: Sunday 5 November
Time:
1.00pm - 3.00pm
Price: $19 full, $15 concession/G.V.Pride members pricing
Location: Village 4 Cinema, 9-13 Stewart Street, Shepparton

All funds raised support Goulburn Valley Pride, Greater Shepparton’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer & allies social-support group. Film Synopsis: A high-school love triangle develops when Anne falls for a girl on the softball team, inadvertently dashing the hopes of her friend Cliff. Kerem Sanga directed this coming-of-age drama.

For more information on all events head to our website.

For more information
Contact: Damien Stevens on 0418 511 562 or