About Us
What We Do.
Ballarat Frolic Festival has been around since 2017. We are a not-for-profit, completely volunteer-run organisation that hosts twice-yearly festivals promoting and supporting regional LGBTIQA+ artists, art, and culture.
In summer we host an all-ages, inclusive PRIDE festival called BALLARAT FROLIC FESTIVAL full of light, joy and rainbows.
In winter we switch gears and host a more intimate, edgier festival FROLIC DARK RAINBOW to push boundaries and revel in the dark and the queer.
No matter what event we run, we always focus on community connection. You can turn up alone or with a group, and you will always be embraced. You don't even have to identify as LGBTIQA+. As long as you have love in your heart for our community you're welcome at our events!
Just don't be scared away when we flip the switch and go from light to dark to light again. Just as the sun rises after the moon, Ballarat Frolic Festival will rise again after Frolic Dark Rainbow (and vice versa).
Keep up to date on these festivals by subscribing to our mailing list below and following us on social media.
Our Values.
Social Justice: This value refers to the idea that all individuals should have equal access to rights, opportunities, and resources. Social justice means working to create a fairer and more equitable society for all members of the community, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, status, background. We recognise and celebrate intersectionality.
Respect: This value involves treating others with dignity and compassion, regardless of their differences. Respect means recognising and valuing the diversity of experiences and identities within the community, and treating everyone with dignity and compassion.
Inclusion: This value emphasises the importance of creating a welcoming and accepting environment for everyone, regardless of their background or identity. Inclusion means making sure that everyone feels welcome and included, regardless of their background.
Connection: This value emphasises the importance of building strong and meaningful relationships between individuals and communities. Connection means fostering a sense of community and belonging among festival attendees, as well as working to build bridges between different groups and communities.
Who We Are.
As members of the LGBTIQA+ community we work throughout the year to organise and run Ballarat Frolic Festival and Frolic Dark Rainbow. Hundreds of volunteer hours go into them. We are also supported by a small Advisory Board plus a team of volunteers. If you’d like to volunteer, go here and sign up. Volunteering is a great way to give back to the community, meet new people and learn new skills.
If you want to contact the Festival Directors, you can do so here. Please keep in mind, we’re volunteers too so it might take some time to get back to you!
