2025 Festival Theme

Parkes will come alive from 8-12 January 2025 as we turn back the block to the 60s for our 32nd year, as we celebrate Elvis’ classic 1967 musical comedy Easy Come, Easy Go.

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Elvis Presley stars as Ted Jackson, a deep-sea diving Naval Officer, who enlists the help of a go-go dancing yoga instructor to recover a stash of Spanish gold aboard a sunken ship.

Some iconic fashions of the 1960s include:

  • Pencil skirts
  • Bright, contrasting colours
  • A-line mini skirts
  • Shift dresses
  • Textured, coloured tights
  • Matching top and pant suits
  • Exaggerated collars
  • Playful prints, such as paisley and plaid

The must-have accessories of the 60s were:

  • Kitten heels
  • Go-go boots
  • Gloves
  • Floppy hats
  • Headscarves
  • Oversized sunglasses
  • Mod-inspired jewellery and brooches

We welcome you dressing up and having fun in whatever way you like – we love to see all Elvis eras!