GREATER Shepparton’s LGBTIQA+ community will come together, and invites all members of the community, to join the fun and celebration of diversity with 2022’s OUTintheOPEN Festival, which will run from Monday October 31 through Sunday November 13.
“The event is about providing a safe space for the many diverse community members under the LGBTIQA+ banner, allies and supporters,” said festival co-convener, Damien Stevens-Todd.
Week one will be full of dinners, morning teas, forums, radio shows, book readings and a roller disco just to name a few of the wonderful activities.
Week two will feature an outdoor BBQ, a shared breakfast, dining with divas, rainbow storytime, a clothes swap event, glam drinks on the rooftop of Shepparton Art Museum and of course the main event, Carnival Day in the Queen’s Gardens on Saturday, November 12.
The festival has a mix of free and paid events, with attendees encouraged to save the dates and buy their tickets before they sell out. The events are family friendly and will be a welcome reprieve after the past two weeks.
“It’s going to be an amazing two weeks and this festival is an opportunity for everyone to get involved, get outside their comfort zones and make the most of what our region has to offer,” Mr Stevens-Todd said.
For the full list of events, information, tickets, and festival passes please visit: outintheopen.org.au.
