Local event - Chillout 2024

The much anticipated “Boots & Bling” themed Chillout weekend in Daylesford, headlined by Courtney Act and festival favourite Nate Byrne treated locals and visitors alike to a spectacular showcase of diversity and inclusivity.

Performers Frock Hudson and Spankie Jackzon take a break on Carnival day in the VIP area.

Chillout Festival held annually in Daylesford is a nationally celebrated and culturally important pride event, representing and supporting Queer pride for regional people.

This year the much anticipated “Boots & Bling” themed weekend, was headlined by Courtney Act alongside festival favourite Nate Byrne.

ChillOut has grown from humble beginnings in 1997 to become Australia’s largest Queer country festival.

With blue skies and temps well into the 30s’, the Hepburn and regional Queer communities celebrated over the March long weekend with more than 50 events (both free and ticketed) across Daylesford.

Festival highlights for the Hygge Property project team at Middleton Field included the ceremonial lighting of the Daylesford Town Hall, Drag Storytime at Victoria Park and the Chillout Dog Show at Carnival.

On Sunday, Carnival guests were treated to a full day of community, laughter, singing and joy. See all our favourite images from the weekend from Carnival, the Opening Night celebrations and Drag Storytime.

Hygge Property are proud to partner with the small dedicated team of organisers from Chillout to support this magical local event.

Photo credits to photographer Michelle Donnelly and local attendees grateful to find our VIP Hygge event chairs on Carnival Day.