Asheville Pride Fest celebrates inclusion, equity, and community in the heart of the South.

Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Marquee and the River Arts District (RAD) for an evening of Pride, performances, and community celebration.

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Embrace Diversity Celebrate Everyone

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Where we stand

Asheville Pride Fest, a newly launched nonprofit organization, is proud to announce its mission to empower LGBTQ+ individuals and allies. Guided by the mission, “Empowered by our past, standing strong today while creating a better tomorrow,” Asheville Pride Fest is committed to celebrating individuality while strengthening community connections and promoting equality and inclusivity for all.

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Make an Impact Today

When you choose to give, you become part of something bigger—something powerful.

3% Cover the Fee

Sponsor Partners

  • Marquee

  • Bill Kaelin Marketing

  • butchOUT

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

Show up where the community shows up. Sponsorship of Asheville Pride Fest delivers real visibility, real goodwill, and real impact.

  • VISIONARY COMMUNITY SPONSOR- $5,000

  • CHAMPION COMMUNITY SPONSOR- $2,500

  • PILLAR COMMUNITY SPONSOR- $1,000

  • PARTNER COMMUNITY SPONSOR- $500

  • COMMUNITY SPONSOR- $250

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COMMUNITY CIRCLE OF FRIENDS SPONSOR

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COMMUNITY CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
$100.00

Recognition on our website through the interactive Circle of Friends Wall, honoring the community members that help make Asheville Pride Fest possible.

JOIN US FOR A DAY

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Want to be part of Asheville’s official June Pride festival? Asheville Pride Fest welcomes local product vendors, artists, food trucks, performers, nonprofit organizations, and volunteers to help make our annual LGBTQ+ June Pride celebration unforgettable.

Product and service booth (10ft x 10ft) vendors and food truck spots are $125

This year, we’re also offering a limited number of FREE 10x10 spaces to a select group of Asheville-based nonprofit organizations and artists.

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