Pride ’26 —
Henderson, Kentucky

Pride ’26 returns to Downtown Henderson, Kentucky, bringing our community together for a vibrant, inclusive, and family-friendly celebration of LGBTQIA+ pride, visibility, and belonging.

  • Enjoy a full day of live entertainment featuring local and regional performers, community talent, and special guests. From music to drag to spoken word and more, the Pride ’26 stage will showcase voices that reflect the diversity and creativity of our community.

    (Who do you think the headliner will be? Stay tuned.)

  • Explore a wide variety of vendors and exhibitors, including:

    • Local small businesses and makers

    • LGBTQIA+ artists and creators

    • Nonprofit and advocacy organizations

    • Community resources and services

    Vendor applications will open soon.

  • Pride ’26 will feature food trucks and local food vendors offering a range of options throughout the day, including family-friendly selections and festival favorites.

  • A dedicated 21+ beer garden will be available for guests to enjoy responsibly while supporting Pride ’26. Valid ID required for entry.

  • Pride ’26 is designed to be welcoming for all ages. Families can enjoy interactive activities, community engagement opportunities, and a safe, affirming environment in the heart of Downtown Henderson.

  • At its core, Pride ’26 is about connection, visibility, and belonging. This event creates space for LGBTQIA+ people and allies to come together, celebrate openly, and show that everyone deserves to feel seen and valued in our community.

Get Involved

🤝 Volunteer

Volunteers are essential to making Pride ’26 possible.

There are two ways to volunteer:

Sign-ups will be available soon.

🎤 Perform

We are accepting performance applications for Pride ’26, including music, drag, dance, spoken word, and other live acts.

Performer applications open in late January.

🛍️ Be a Vendor

Pride ’26 will feature a wide range of vendors, including local businesses, artists, food vendors, and community organizations.

Vendor applications open in late January.

💼 Sponsor Pride ’26

Sponsoring Pride ’26 is an opportunity to visibly support LGBTQIA+ inclusion while connecting with thousands of community members in Downtown Henderson.

Sponsorship opportunities range from small businesses to major partners and include marketing recognition, on-site visibility, and community impact.

Sponsorship details will be released soon.