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Ballarat Frolic Festival

Ballarat Frolic Festival is Ballarat's LGBT+ arts and culture festival, providing networking and connections for Ballarat's LGBT+ community and a safe space for them to meet and celebrate.

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Ballarat Winterfest Cabaret Nights by Frolic Festival

Between Saturday 6 July 2019 and Saturday 13 July 2019
Prepare to be titillated, stunned and amazed. Enjoy two Cabaret nights where anything is possible - burlesque, singing, drag, fringe acts etc. There will be different performances each night so attend both nights if you can. Artist bios are being teased here: https://frolicfestival.org/category/winterfest2019/ Enjoy a meal with the performance from Sebastiaan's extensive menu or get a refreshing drink from the bar. This event sold out last year so be sure to book early...
The Printers Room
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Queer history tour

Between Saturday 25 May 2019 and Sunday 26 May 2019
Join local historians Alex and Tom as they delve into the hidden queer history of Ballarat. You will be guided through central Ballarat and given a glimpse of what life would have been like for LGBT+ residents of the Goldfields area in days gone by. Wander some of Ballarat’s best known streets and discover some new insights to this wonderful historical town. Questions are encouraged.
Queer history tour
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Under the Sea Ball

Saturday 10 November 2018
Join us for the third annual Ballarat LGBT+ Ball, Under the Sea. The Ball is Ballarat's premiere event with entertainment, music, and great finger food. Dress formal, dress up, or come as you are.
The Minerva Space
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Fast Friends Speed Dating

Saturday 10 November 2018
Come join your LGBT+ fam to meet and greet and make some new friends, fast! This is an all in event with every colour of the rainbow represented, the whole community will be there and the focus is fun. Singles, couples, the whole idea is to meet other community members and make some connections, you may meet a new best friend, or even a new crush, either way it'll be a great chance for the community to get to know each other.
Opulence
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Frolic queer Trivia!

Friday 9 November 2018
Join us for the queerest trivia you've ever experienced. You'll be tested on your knowledge of queer history, queer celebrities, queer culture, and the very popular queer music round. A great night out for the whole community!
The Printer's Room
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Frolic Bush Dance

Saturday 8 September 2018
Ballarat Frolic Festival welcomes you to the Frolic Bush Dance, come join the country queers for the queerest Hoedown you've ever been to! The Earthworker Bushdance Band will play all the Bluegrass you can handle along with gender neutral square dance calling. It's gonna be one heck of a night, so get on down to Ballarat Trades Hall on Camp Street!
Trades Hall Ballroom
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Mid-Winterfeast

Saturday 23 June 2018
Join us for a hearty and warming three course meal at the delectable Wallace Hotel. Come in out of the cold and join in the yuletide cheer with good wine, great food and excellent company. Warm yourself by the fire and enjoy music, conversation, and glad tidings. We will be served entres,a main of roast (with vegetarian option on request) and a trio of deserts, all for the fantastic price of $60pp. The Wallace is a 15-20 minute drive from Ballarat, and an Uber would cost approx $30, if any
The Wallace Hotel
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Queer Trivia and Karaoke Night!

Friday 20 April 2018
Join us for a Ballarat Frolic Festival fundraiser where you can test your knowledge, then sing your favorite Karaoke songs! The night will be in two parts, queer trivia from 7pm, leading into Karaoke from around 9pm onwards. Join us for one or both, all for the low entry price of $10. Book a table of ten at Karaoke, or book a single ticket and we'll match you up with other trivia buffs. Any full table booking will receive a complimentary cheese platter. Grab your ticket now!
Ballarat Trades Hall
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Bus to Chillout

Between Saturday 10 March 2018 and Sunday 11 March 2018
Come along with the Frolic Team to Daylesford's Chillout Festival! We will run two bus trips. 1 Leaving Ballarat 5:30pm on Saturday 10th of March, returning Midnight. - Catch this bus to see the Bush Dance, Drag Trivia, Daylesford Hotel Yard Party, et al. 2 Leaving Ballarat 9:00am on Sunday 11th of March, returning 4:00pm. - Catch this bus to see the parade, the Carnival, et al. $10 per return ticket.
Ballarat Train Station, Bus point.
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Hello Sailor! Beach Party!

Saturday 24 February 2018
Ballarat Frolic Festival invites you to our first fundraiser event for the year, join us at View Point on Lake Wendouree on the 24th of February for a fabulous beach party with your LGBT+ community! We will have fun beach music pumping, sausages sizzling, and the bar will be open. Come down for a boogie in your boardshorts, bring your family for a picnic, or just bring a beach towel and a book to relax with other LGBT+ people as the gentle sea breezes blow across the lake. $10
View Point, Lake Wendouree
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Hello Sailor! Cruise & Beach party

Saturday 24 February 2018
Ballarat Frolic Festival invites you to join us at View Point on Lake Wendouree on the 24th of February to board the Golden City paddle steamer and take a fabulous cruise with your LGBT+ community! With a Beach Party to follow! Collect your complimentary mimosa on arrival and partake of the light refreshments provided while you groove to the music and take in the view. The boat sets sail at midday on the dot, so don't be late! $25
The Golden City paddle steamer
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Ballarat LGBTIQA Ball

Saturday 14 October 2017
Ballarat Frolic Festival invites you to The Ballarat LGBTIQA Ball. Come join Ballarat's LGBTIQA community for our gala night of nights! Join your host Paige Phoenix as the thirty piece Melbourne Rainbow Band entertains you throughout the night along with a special performance by the Ballarat Queer Quoir.
The Gaybles - Upstairs at the Miner's Tavern
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Frolic Kreepy Karaoke

Friday 13 October 2017
Ballarat Frolic Festival invites you to Kreepy Karaoke! It's Friday the thirteenth! Come sing the spookiest songs around while supporting your community festival, Ballarat Frolic Festival. Great music all night, and dress up to go in the costume competition!
Element - Downstairs at the Miner's Tavern
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Frolic on Screen

Thursday 12 October 2017
Join us in FedUni’s Old Courthouse building on Camp St. Our film night will feature a Q&A with the creators and a screening of this years’ short doco Out of the Closets, Into the Streets. The doco explores the moment Melbourne’s Queer community found their voice through the 1970’s Gay Liberation Movement. Then we’ll show our feature, All About E, about a lesbian girl who’s life is turned upside down when she goes on the run. The event is free to Frolic members, non-members can join at the do
Old Court House Theatre
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Frolic Art Show opening

Wednesday 11 October 2017
Come join us for the opening of the inaugural Ballarat Frolic Festival Art Show, showcasing the artistic works of our Ballarat and surrounds LGBTIQA community.
The Gaybles
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Suttons House Of Music & Frolic Festival Ballarat present:

Tuesday 10 October 2017
The Price Is Wrong Trivia Gameshow GAY EDITION. Expect nothing short of an hilarious and quite naughty night of trivia, games, music, audience participation and prizes with popular daggy 70’s style hosts Freddie Fandango & Adriana Obsceneties. Dress in your absolute glamour best! RATED MA15+ Not suitable for children Call Suttons on 5333 4393 to reserve your table.
Price is Wrong, Gay edition
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Gay Day Out at Hop Temple

Sunday 8 October 2017
Come chill out at Hop Temple, one of Ballarat's most fun bars. We'll have DJ's, we'll have food trucks, and we'll have Hop Temple's awesome range of craft beers! This is a fun and relaxed event for anyone who likes the idea of having a great Sunday arvo out while also supporting Ballarat's LGBTIQA community.
Hop Temple
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Bush Dance Afterparty

Saturday 7 October 2017
Come party on into the night after the Bush Dance with great music by Sweat Treats DJs! $10 entry, or free with a Bush Dance ticket.
Element Nightclub - Miner's Tavern
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Rainbow ticket!

Saturday 7 October 2017
The Rainbow Ticket is your key to unlock Ballarat Frolic Festival! This ticket gives you entry to every event as well as exclusive access to our closing party and film night. Excellent savings to be had, become a member for the best deal!
Rainbow ticket - Ballarat Frolic Festival
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Frolic Bush Dance

Saturday 7 October 2017
Ballarat Frolic Festival welcomes you to the Frolic Bush Dance, come join the country queers for the queerest Hoedown you've ever been to! The Earthworker Bushdance Band will play all the Bluegrass you can handle along with gender neutral square dance calling. It's gonna be one heck of a night, so get on down to Ballarat Station to catch the complimentary bus to Donnegan's Farm for opening event of Ballarat Frolic Festival.
Donnegan's Farm
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Frolic Ice-cream Social

Friday 11 August 2017
If you'd enjoy a chance to meet other queers in a friendly, relaxed environment with friendly hosts, great music from Sweat Treats DJ's, and delicious ice-cream sundaes or beer spiders, then get down to The Munster Arms on the 11th of August.
The Munster Arms
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Frolic Queer Karaoke!

Saturday 8 July 2017
Come along for a night of camp, queer karaoke! Hosted by the fabulous Lance DeBoyle and Gabriella Labucci, you'll be treated to some fabulous performances and get a chance to do a few yourself... Antipasto and dessert platters available for purchase alongside wine, beer and whiskey at the bar. This event is a fundraiser for Ballarat Frolic Festival, so come along, have a great time and support your BFF's at BFF!
The Lost Ones Basement Bar
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Frolic Queer Trivia!

Saturday 8 July 2017
Come along for a night of camp, queer karaoke! Hosted by the fabulous Lance DeBoyle and Gabriella Labucci, you'll be treated to some fabulous performances and get a chance to do a few yourself... Antipasto and dessert platters available for purchase alongside wine, beer and whiskey at the bar. This event is a fundraiser for Ballarat Frolic Festival, so come along, have a great time and support your BFF's at BFF!
The Lost Ones Basement Bar
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The Ballarat LGBTIQA Ball!

Saturday 17 September 2016
On the 17th of September Ballarat will be hosting the first ever Ballarat LGBTIQA Ball upstairs at 'The Gaybles' above the Miner's Tavern. The night will be full of fun and frivolity, because as everyone knows, gays throw the best parties! The Ball will include live shows, a charity auction, and an afterparty. Proceeds of the Ball will go to Safe Schools.
The Gaybles