Queen-tennial Pride Festival Downtown Big Rapids
Fearless & Free: Louder Than Ever!!
Sunday, June 28th • 12:00pm - 8:00pm
• 70+ Vendors • Family & Children’s Activities
• Quiet Area (aka Low Sensory Area)
• Food Trucks
• Live Entertainment and much more!
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12:00PM Festival Kick-Off
12:15PM Ecumenical Service
1:00PM TBD
2:00PM Afternoon Drag Show!
3:30PM TBD
4:00PM DJ MONICA PARKER
5:00PM TBD Headliner Band
6:00PM Host Deedee Chaunte
6:30PM Drag Show
8:00PM Closing Remarks
Vendor Hours:
12:00pm to 6:00pm
Kid’s Area Hours:
12:00pm to 5:00pm
Food Truck Hours:
12:00pm to 6:00pm
Pride Market Vendors
Non-Profits
BR High School GSA
Mecosta-Osceola MDHHS
District Health Department #10*
Project Starburst
First United Methodist Church*
D.A.I.S.E.
Mecosta County Convention & Visitors Bureau*
Ferris State University*
Grand Rapids Pride Center*
Voters Not Politicians
St. Andrews Episcopal Church*
American Found Suicide Prevention
TNR Mecosta
FSU Anit-Violence
FSU LGBTQ+ Resource
Mecosta Democratic Party
NOCIRC of MI
Cadillac First Congregational Church UCC
LGOMi - Liberal Gun Owners of Michigan
Citizens for Jamie Hill
Grand Rapids Red Project
Community Mental Health for Central Michigan
Indivisible of W Central MI
Wolf Run Wildlife & Spiritual Sanctuary*
Merchandise Vendors
Planet Fitness
Amanda Vermeer Art
The Eccentric Hedgehog
Eppley Creative
Perfect Storm Creations
Bork & Boop
Eclectic Witchery
Embroidery+
The Spot Herbalism
Lesa’s Creative Characters
Cherry Blossom Atelier
Nerdvana Print Co.
The Stoned Squid Crafts
Candle House Lane
Monkey Mama Jewelry
Astra’s Exotic and Aquatics
Jade’s Macaroons
Just B Facepainting
Huntington Bank
Igloo Cannabis Store*
Bettie’s Pages
The Craft Corner
Beatty Made
Decorated Creations
Newaygo Custom Gifts and Apparel
Timber Canna Co.*
​*2025 Sponsor
Femin
Custom Cuties Creations
DeLany and Daughters
Ellioat Arts
Bold Creations
Knot Creation Boho Boutique
Cherry Blossom Atelier
Black Market Crowns
Lume Cannabis Co.*
Renewal by Anderson
​Little Mitten Landscape LLC
Painting With Toinette
Food Trucks
Triple C Concession Papa Don’s Italian Ice LLC
Big Red’s BBQ Happy Jack’s Kettlecorn
Big Rapids Social District Reminders:
• This program allows locals and visitors to purchase alcoholic beverages from participating bars and restaurants and then enjoy them throughout the district's common areas.
• All State of Michigan and City of Big Rapids laws regarding public intoxication, impaired driving, and open containers apply to areas both inside and outside of the Social District boundaries.
• Order a beverage of your choice from a participant establishment.
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• Drink your beverage within the Big Rapids Social District Boundaries (on the Left).
• DISPOSE YOUR CUP INTO A NEARBY TRASH RECEPTACLE WHEN EMPTY.
• HAVE FUN! BE KIND AND RESPECTFUL TO OTHER PATRONS & DOWNTOWN STAFF.
Thank You to our 2025 Sponsors!
• Central Michigan Episcopal Covenant: St. Andrew's Big Rapids & St. Mary's Cadillac - The Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes • Ferris State University • Sawmill Saloon Big Rapids
Super Diva Sponsors $2,000
Special Thanks to:
• Bork & Boop for your creativity and hard work on our awesome merchandise
• K2 Graphics for our beautiful signage
• Proof Technologies for providing security
• The United Church of Big Rapids for hosting our meetings throughout the year
• Three Girls Bakery for keeping us fed
And, to ALL of our ROCKSTAR VOLUNTEERS–whose dedication and passion are the heartbeat of this event–for being the amazing humans that you are!
We couldn't do this without you!
To Our In-Kind &
Anonymous Donors
Your time, energy, and contributions are greatly appreciated!