Last weekend, Hay transformed into a vibrant hub for the LGBTQI+ community as the annual Rainbow on the Plains festival unfolded.

The festivities kicked off on Thursday night with an informative session hosted by ACON, followed by a dazzling night of Priscilla themed games and entertainment by the Queen of the Outback, Shelita Buffet, at the South Hay Hotel.

Friday night marked the official launch of the glamorous weekend at the Hay Services Club.

The evening commenced with a heartfelt Welcome to Country and a thank you to all supporters, followed by a family-friendly event, Rainbow on the Greens, featuring Joanne and Zoe Badwi. The night concluded with a spectacular fireworks display.

Saturday was the highlight of the festival, with a vibrant parade down Lachlan Street that led into the ENGIE Fairday at The Hay Park, a bustling event filled with stalls, food, and entertainment.

Unfortunately, the Pride Cup was cancelled due to extreme heat, allowing attendees ample time to prepare for the evening's main event at the Services Club, featuring pop artists Za!N, Joanne, and Zoe Badwi.

Sunday morning offered a much-needed recovery brunch at Kinfolk and Co Café, where attendees bid farewell over coffee and enjoyed a final performance by Angel Cupcakes.

You'd think the committee would be ready to put their feet up, but as of Sunday evening, the 2025 Save the Dates were released!! So mark your calendars, to do it all again next year 13th-16th November.

Congratulations to everyone involved in making this year's Rainbow on the Plains a resounding success.