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
2:00pm: Fierce Fusion Drag Show!
​Featuring: J.A.N.E., Valentina Rose, Cocky Divine, Benjamin Violet, Alice Divine Star, & our fabulous host, DeeDee Chaunte
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6:30pm: Flawless and Fearless Drag Show!
Amira S. Glass, Reba Rose Rau, Karlos Michaels, Dymond Denae, Remington Rose & our hostess with the mostest, DeeDee Chaunte
Merchandise Vendors
Pride Market Vendors
Full List
Bork & Boop
TNR Mecosta
Just B Facepainting and jewelry
District Health Department #10
Groovy Gemini
Community Mental Health for Central Michigan
Corewell Health
The Survivors Quilt Project/New Journey Clubhouse
Karol’s Kreations (and Veronica Jean Gallery)
Free Mom Hugs
Planet Fitness
The Stoned Squid Crafts
Eppley Creative
Great Lakes Provision Center
Kevvo Creates
Aloha Glow LLC
Huntington Bank
First United Methodist Church
United Church of Big Rapids
St. Andrew’s & St. Mary’s Churches
Wolf Run Wildlife and Spiritual Sanctuary
Chapterz and Chai
Newaygo County Pride
Cadillac Democratic Socialists of America
Narcotics Anonymous
Affordable Massage
Boylan creations
Piff stitch creations
The Spot Herbalism
Krafty Sisters
Arnson’s Creative Crafts
Mystic Works
Anna's Henna body art
Farmers Insurance - Sara Esiline Agency
Earth & Aether
Cherry Blossom Atelier
Embroidery+
Ferris State University
Ferris State University LGBTQ+ Resource Center
Ferris State University's Anti-Violence Alliance
Bettie’s Pages
Amanda Vermeer Art
Groovy Gemini
Grand Rapids Red Project
Monkey Mama
American Foundation Suicide Prevention
Walcheski Custom Crafts
Lume Cannabis Co.
Aetheriaism LLC
Black Market Crowns
NOCIRC of Michigan, Inc.
The Eccentric Hedgehog
Custom Cuties Creations
Painting with Toinette
Lesa's Creative Characters
Astra’s Exotics and Aquatics
Renewal by Andersen
We The People Action Fund
Abdul for US Senate
Citizens for Jamie Hill
Cadillac Pride
Indivisible West Central Michigan
Perfectly Imperfect Designs
Court of Crochet
Seamus Pendragon Books & Henna
DeLany and Daughters
Newaygo Custom Gifts and Apparel
Lapidary & Lore
greatlakesfashionboutique
Sunshine on a Shelf LLC
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Food Trucks 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Our 2026 Food Truck Line-up!
• The Bros Food Truck
• Triple C Concession
• Majoor’s Concessions
• BIG RED'S BBQ LLC
• Papa Don's Italian Ice LLC
• Naan Denomination LLC
Open 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM
Kids and Family Area 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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
• Field Operations and Logistics Agency (FOLA Security) for providing security
• The United Church of Big Rapids for hosting our meetings throughout the year
• Three Girls Bakery and Triple C Concession for keeping us fed throughout the day
• The Dam Toy Store for sponsoring our U-Haul rental
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
We understand that not everyone may feel comfortable publicly expressing their support. Your time, energy, and contributions are greatly appreciated and you hold a special place in our hearts!