Queen-tennial Pride Festival Downtown Big Rapids
Fearless & Free: Louder Than Ever!!
Sunday, June 28th • 12:00pm - 8:00pm
• 70+ Pride Vendor Market from 12:00pm - 6:00pm
• Food Trucks from 12:00pm - 6:00pm
• Family & Children’s Activities from 12:00pm - 5:00pm
• Quiet Area (aka Low Sensory Area)
• Live Entertainment and much more!
Thank You to our 2026 Sponsors!
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Festival Main Stage Schedule
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12:00pm: Festival Kick Off!
12:15pm: Ecumenical Service
1:00pm: Jeff Jones of The Elegant Hippo
2:00pm: Fierce Fusion Drag Show!
3:30pm: Derek & Gleason Spoken Word Poetry w/pianist J-Lin
4:00pm: The Fearless and Free Scream
4:15pm: Testimonies + What Pride Means To You = Come share your story!
4:30pm: DJ Bob + Kids Dance Party
5:00pm: Festival Headliner Band: Venus Envy
6:00pm: Salsa Dancing Lesson
6:30pm: Flawless and Fearless Drag Show!
7:50pm: Closing Remarks
8:00pm: Pride After-Party at Star Shooters
Pride Market Vendors
Non-Profits
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Merchandise Vendors
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Food Trucks
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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.
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!