John and Annette part of thousands to glam up for NSW Seniors Festival

Some came by bus, others by train, and many travelled 90 minutes or more to make it to the event - some dressed to the nines like John Mineeff and Annette Treloar from Doonside, west of Sydney.

Elvis fans from way back and regulars of the Parkes Elvis Festival, the couple of 25-years love getting dressed in attire inspired by The King any chance they get.

"I'm not fanatical, I just like the variety of songs he sings," John said.

"If you dress up like Perry Como, kids don't know who he is. But you dress up as Elvis, even four and five-year-olds [know who you are]."

The duo were donned in black and white stripes, like Elvis' Jailhouse Rock era, with their "jailhouse number" significant to their birthdays.

The Expo was one of the signature events at the 2024 Seniors Festival for NSW, which provides an opportunity for older Australians to celebrate and connect.

Exhibitors included The Senior (who arrived with thousands of copies of the March edition but completely ran out by the end of day two), aged care facilities and retirement village providers, Lite n' Easy, Careflight, dementia support services, health care providers, emergency services, financial services, plus free workshops like aerobics, salsa and live music.

Cubby house building, cooking demonstrations and a sports hub were just a few of the other activities running at the Expo with a record 85 exhibitors this year, according to the NSW Government.

"It is an exciting time for our seniors as we celebrate and support their remarkable contributions to our communities through this fantastic event," said Jodie Harrison, the NSW Minister for Seniors.

"It's a privilege to deliver an event of this kind every year. With this year's theme 'Reach Beyond', we are encouraging older people to seek new experiences and make new friends."

The other stand-out event was the free Premier's Gala Concerts which offered a slew of national entertainment treasures performing on stage.

The concerts were the only times the Expo seemed quiet, as thousands packed a nearby auditorium at the exhibition center to catch a glimpse of Damien Leith, Julie Lea Goodwin, Darren Coggan, Paulini, and more.

This year the concert was also streamed online, to allow any older Australian anywhere to enjoy the entertainment.