With an array of events from Friday to Monday, ChillOut drew its biggest ever crowd at its 10th festival - A Decade of Fairytales.

Marching girls, dykes on bikes, street performers, drag queens and local businesses paraded down Vincent St on Sunday as crowds cheered and supported them.

Jim Culbertson of the organising committee said about 7000 people walked through the gates for Carnival Day held at Victoria Park on Sunday.

"Numbers are up from last year," Mr Culbertson said.

"I think it's because it's the 10th year and people are never disappointed with the festivities."

Mr Culbertson said Friday night's opening party was sold out while Saturday's activities were bigger and better than previous years.

He said the bush walk attracted up to 80 people, there were 95 people at the horse riding compared to eight last year, and $550 was raised for the Hepburn Springs Golf Club and $550 for ChillOut at the BigPond Golf Tournament

which drew 100 people.

"The dance party on Sunday was the highlight of the festival," Mr Culbertson said.

Other ChillOut events included comedian Bob Downe, a "leather and lace cabaret", a Queen Tribute band, 100% Kylie and a ChillOut farewell brunch.

Police were happy with crowd behaviour.

Senior Constable Craig Hocking from Daylesford said there were minor problems that were resolved.

Ballarat same-sex youth group Zaque won the best float in the parade.

Member Russell Cook said the group used the event to raise awareness of its activities.

"Zaque's motto is `youth making a difference'," Mr Cook said.

Melbourne's Tina Sparkles from the entertainment team said had to brace herself for Sunday's festivities.

"It was hard. I got straight out of bed and had a glass of wine with breakfast," Ms Sparkles said.

ChillOut was a first for many people as they laid in the blistering sun and listened to the entertainment.

Andrea Crompton and Angela Ragusa from Wagga Wagga were at their first ChillOut.

"We're here because there is no diversity in Wagga Wagga," Ms Ragusa said.

"It's very colourful and great to see people of all sexualities."

ChillOut grew from a family day held by a group of local and gay lesbians known as Springs Connections in 1997 in Daylesford.

Today, ChillOut aims to promote understanding of, and provide assistance to, same-sex attracted individuals, and raise funds for local charities.