Get ready, Sydney! The city is about to get a whole lot more colourful because Buy Rainbow 2025 is almost here. This spectacular, curated fair is a vibrant celebration of our LGBTQIA+ community, and what makes it truly special is that every single stall is owned and operated by a fabulous queer business. It’s the perfect opportunity to spend your “pink dollars” where they matter most: supporting our own!
Mark your calendars, set your alarms, and start planning your shopping spree. Buy Rainbow 2025 is happening this Saturday, October 25th, at Paddington Town Hall.
This event, which evolved from the original Gay Fair and later the iconic Fair Day, is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever.
With so many incredible queer-owned businesses setting up shop, we couldn’t possibly list them all. But we’ve hand-picked eight must-visit stalls to get you warmed up for Saturday’s fair.
Your Essential Buy Rainbow Shopping List
1. Planet Dwellers: Escape to Gaydream Island
Desperately need a holiday? Planet Dwellers is your answer. Returning to Buy Rainbow, this stall is your one-stop shop for all gay travel needs, including LGBT+ tours, pride cruises, and global events. Right now, they’re planning “Gaydream Island”—five days of total fun, including DJs, drag performers, and theme parties in the gorgeous Whitsundays. Go chat to the team and book your ultimate escape.
2. Archer Swimwear: Main Character Energy
Making their Buy Rainbow debut are the incredible products from Archer Swimwear. Specialising in men’s swimwear, shorts, and briefs, this brand delivers bold prints and sculpted fits. This is swimwear with undeniable main character energy, perfect for taking you from the poolside to the party.
3. The New Clinic: A New Way of Healthcare
Feel your absolute best with a visit to The New Clinic, a leading Australian integrative healthcare provider offering personalised, natural treatments for sleep, weight, and men’s and women’s health.
4. Ask Sam: Your Wellness Power-Up
The team behind The New Clinic are also also bringing their innovative AI health assistant, Ask Sam, which will have its own dedicated stall! Ask Sam is an Australian-developed app that provides 24/7 personalised support for managing prescriptions, appointments, and wellness programs in a secure, privacy-focused platform.
Even Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore got involved in the action at Buy Rainbow 2024,
5. Kris Bee Bacon: Live Loud Apparel
If you live loud, embrace difference, and choose expression over conformity, you need to visit Kris Bee Bacon. This apparel and artwork brand is all about truly outrageous clothing and accessories. This stall is truly a vibe and a must-visit for anyone looking to make a statement with their wardrobe.
6. Over The Rainbow Funerals: Honouring a Life, Your Way
Buy Rainbow truly has something for everyone, and Over The Rainbow Funerals is case in point. They honour the LGBTQIA+ community with respectful, personalised services, right down to offering bedazzled coffins! They celebrate life exactly how you want it, and as a bonus, they’re giving away $500 vouchers to all guests—don’t be shy!
7. Group GM Services: Award-Winning Security
Returning for a second year, Group GM Services is a multi-award-winning Security Company. They’ll have a stall showcasing their services and are also graciously looking after the entire event’s security needs. Be sure to stop by and thank George and the whole team!
8. Hemp Oz: Wellness from the Earth
For a healthy lifestyle, check out Hemp Oz, a leading Australian hemp wellness brand. Often featured on TV and recognised with industry awards, they offer a range of products including sparkling water, kombucha, tea, seeds, oil, and protein powder. Find your new favourite wellness product here!
Don’t Forget the Entertainment!
While shopping is the main event, there is so much more happening on the day!
- Doors open at 10 am, followed by our Welcome Ceremony led by an extra-special mystery guest.
- At 11 am, the fabulous Wonder Mama will lead the Official Buy Rainbow Walking Tour. Meet her at the entrance to join her quest to visit every single stall!
- At 11:30 am, we’ll be serving Star Dogs at the Fruits Lounge.
- Catch performances by some elite Drag Performers from Syd Showgirls at 1 pm and 3 pm.
- We’re thrilled to have the launch of the Buy Rainbow Shopping Network (BRSN) at 2 pm! Hosted by the legendary King of All Media, Benjamin Starr, he’ll be showcasing some of the best buys and deals at the fair.
- Don’t miss the Community Corner with some of the state’s best LGBTQIA+ sporting and community organisations!
It’s a perfect opportunity to Support Local, Celebrate Pride, and Buy Rainbow! We can’t wait to see you this Saturday, October 25th, at Paddington Town Hall. Which stall are you most excited to check out? Tell us in the comments below.
