Northside Bizarre
SAT
11
Oct
FREE ENTRY! SATURDAY 11 OCTOBER.
After a six-year hiatus, Northside Bizarre returns in full force! This iconic kink and fetish street party is making a long-awaited comeback at The Laird Hotel and surrounds in Abbotsford, bringing together queer communities for a day of playful debauchery, community celebration, and crucial fundraising for Thorne Harbour Health.
What to Expect
Northside Bizarre has something for everyone:
- VicBears BearBQ – sizzling sausages with sizzling bears
- Masterbaker – the most deliciously cheeky bake-off in Melbourne
- Dykes on Bikes – on cloakroom and ID check duties (with added attitude)
- Rubber pups, auctions, demonstrations and performances, and more
Whether you’re a seasoned kinkster or simply curious, it’s the perfect way to dip your toes (or boots) into something new – all while supporting a great cause.
Event Schedule
12:00 PM — Northside Bizarre Officially Opens
Bars, stalls, and demonstrations now live! Explore the marketplace, grab a drink, and check out the kink demos. Masterbaker competition begins, cloak and ID station open, and boot blacks polish leather in the Games Room.
1:00 PM — Masterbaker Judging
Our judges taste the sporting teams' delights, crowning a new Masterbaker.
2:00 PM — Auction Block A
Hosted by Cal & Tinkerbell Diesel — our first live auction begins!
3:15 PM — Auction Block B
Hosted by Tex & Laird Leatherman BB — more incredible items under the hammer.
4:30 PM — Auction Block C
Hosted by Cal & Dean — another round of fantastic items.
5:00 PM — Leather & Treasure Markdown
Massive discounts as the market winds down—snag a last-minute deal.
5:45: PM — Auction Block D
Hosted by Tex & Renee — our final round of bidding!
7:00 PM — Event Concludes
Thanks for supporting Thorne Harbour Health and our community! Join us at The Laird for after-party drinks.
Why It Matters
Northside Bizarre raises vital funds for Thorne Harbour Health’s services, including the David Williams Fund for people living with HIV. Over the years, the event has raised tens of thousands of dollars, thanks to community support and our long-standing partnership with The Laird.
“It’s a fundraiser, first and foremost – but also a day that brings so many of our tribes together. There’s simply nothing else like it,” – Cal Hawk, Thorne Harbour Health.
Auction House Times and Items:
Set A: 2:00pm
NB25 Auction Block A List - Board Poster
Set B: 3:15pm
NB25 Auction Block B List - Board Poster
Set C: 4:30pm
NB25 Auction Block C List - Board Poster
Set D: 5:45pm
NB25 Auction Block D List - Board Poster
Northside Bizarre Donors
We’d like to thank our generous donors for their incredible support of Northside Bizarre. Your contributions help make this event possible and ensure our community continues to thrive.