Their mission is 'Celebrating sexual and gender diversity while Educating our community and allies about the programs and services that are available for our community.' The Blue Ridge Pride Festival is directed by a committee that works closely with the Blue Ridge Pride Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. One of the biggest gay bars in the state! Scandals (11 Grove Street in downtown Asheville) After Party with three levels of bars and dancing, guest DJ, drag shows and more. Find more information on the Blue Ridge Pride's website.įor more info on visiting for the festival or any time of the year, see our Asheville LGBT Travel Guide. The kids' area will have a mobile art lab, bounce house and more. There are special events during all of Pride week. Gay pride or LGBT pride is the promotion of the self-affirmation, dignity, equality, and increased visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people as a social group. Sample delicious goodies from 20 food vendors. First displayed at 1978 San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade. Learn about many great organizations in our community and country dedicated to social justice.

Check out the 150 vendors and organizations that will do their best to feed, cloth, accessorize, entertain, and educate the 10,000+ festival-goers. Two stages will feature regional musicians and many talented entertainers. Join the LGBTQ community in Downtown Asheville in Pack Square Park, 11 AM-7 PM. Asheville's Blue Ridge Pride Festival celebrates the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community.