News Article

Posted on 22 Oct 2017

Please note: this is an old article

It was published in October 2017, so the information may be out-of-date.

This November 2nd - 5th, Greater Shepparton's own OUTintheOPEN Festival (now in it's 6th year) will celebrate community diversity as it hosts 12 events over 4 days!

OUTintheOPEN's signature event is Carnival Day in the Queens Gardens on Saturday 4th November. With over 50 stalls, food vendors, live entertainment and attractions (jumping castle & roving magician), this family-friendly event is a day not to be missed!

With various other events including brunch, meditation, cabaret show, glamour party, forum & more hosted at various venues across Shepparton such as Lemon Tree Cafe, GOTAFE, Peppermill Inn, The Deck, The Aussie & more. This is your opportunity to show your support for LGBTI people, their families and friends. Rainbow pride stickers and flags add colour and pride to your business door or shopfront, and help LGBTI people feel safe, welcomed and supported by your business.

Contact Damien Stevens (Festival Director) to secure your 10cm x 10cm stickers and 5'x 3' flag on 0418 511 562 or email enquiries@outintheopen.org.au - more information about the Festival can be found HERE

One of our feature events Blended Fruits Networking Mixer will be held at Noble Monks on Thursday 2 November from 6-9pm. 

“Blended Fruits is Melbourne’s premier social and networking event for professionals and business owners in the LGBTI community. Blended Fruits brings together professionals and business owners to meet old friends or make new ones. It doesn’t matter what industry you are in or what stage of career, come along and meet people in a friendly environment. You don’t have to wear a suit and if you don’t know anyone we will be happy to introduce you to some of our regulars.”

For more information visit HERE