All month long, the Pride Business Association is celebrating Buy Rainbow, our annual LGBTQIA+ Small Business Fair, returning on Saturday 25 October at Paddington Town Hall. We can’t wait to welcome you there!
To kick things off, October’s Fruits Parramatta was the first of many events in our countdown to Buy Rainbow and what a lively occasion it was.
A vibrant night in Western Sydney
Held at our usual home in Western Sydney, Bar30 Deck at PARKROYAL Parramatta, the evening was buzzing with energy and connections. Hosted by regular PBA Business Associate Stephen Haggett, the event brought together a passionate mix of local professionals, small business owners, and community members eager to network and celebrate.
Adding to the fun, two lucky attendees walked away with special prizes:
- Shane Elbro won two tickets to the Ritz Cinemas Randwick.
- David Busooa took home a beautiful bottle of wine.
Fruits Parramatta October 2025 Lucky Door Prize winners David Busooa and Shane Elbro with PBA President Jarrod Lomas.
What’s on this October
PBA President Jarrod Lomas took to the stage to share the jam-packed calendar of events happening this month. Here’s a look at what’s ahead:
🗓️ Oct 4: Walk & Lunch through the Balmain Peninsula Loop
🗓️ Oct 5: Coastal Twist: Come visit the PBA stand
🗓️ Oct 7: Business Members Long Table Breakfast
🗓️ Oct 9: The PBA Education Fund Scholarship Awards Night & Comedy for a Cause
🗓️ Oct 16: Fruits Sydney: GiveOUT DAY featuring a special sneak peek of Buy Rainbow!
Jarrod reminded everyone that tickets are still available for the 2025 PBA Education Fund Scholarship Awards, a night that directly supports and recognises LGBTQIA+ people through education grants.
This year, the awards come with a special twist: Comedy for a Cause. Featuring some of the best comedians from the Sydney and Melbourne International Comedy Festivals, it’s the perfect mix of laughter and community spirit.
📅 Thursday, 9 October 2025
🕖 Doors: 7:00pm | Showtime: 7:30pm
⏱️ Runtime: ~2 hours
📍 Inner West Pride Centre
Kevin Yap, Paul Thomas and William Sum at Fruits Parramatta October 2025.
Save the date: Buy Rainbow is back!
And of course, the highlight of the month: Buy Rainbow 2025!
🗓️ Saturday, 25 October 2025
📍 Paddington Town Hall
First launched in the 1980s and revived in 2024 to huge success, Buy Rainbow is Sydney’s only LGBTQIA+ owned and operated small business fair. From small goods to fashion, food, and professional services. This is where creativity, diversity, and community spirit come alive.
Proudly coinciding with NSW Small Business Month and supported by the City of Sydney, Star Observer, and Syd Showgirls Talent Management,
Buy Rainbow is not just a fair: it’s a celebration of community and supporting local businesses.
✨ Entry is free but make sure you register to receive exclusive updates.
And pop into Fruits Sydney this month for an exclusive first-look at this year’s Buy Rainbow.
Benjamin McGrory, Didier Busooa, Bevan and PBA Memberships Director Mark Morrison at Fruits Parramatta October 2025.
READ MORE: Buy Rainbow 2025: Be Part of Sydney’s LGBTQIA+ Small Business Fair
With so much on the calendar, October is shaping up to be one of the biggest months of the year for the Pride Business Association. We’ll see you at Buy Rainbow but in the meantime, join us at one of our many events as we celebrate community, connection, and pride.
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PBA Events Board Associate Henry Burgoyne, Sam Vicaretti and George Turner at Fruits Parramatta October 2025.
