Category: Pride Event

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It’s Pride Weekend…

We are in the final stretch for the 2024 Pride Festival this Saturday at Gordon Fields (Kitsap County Fairgrounds) in Bremerton. We still have spaces for volunteers on Friday and Saturday.

We will have a new TEEN ZONE and KIDS SPACE in partnership with Kitsap Regional Library, The Boys and Girls Club of South Puget Sound, and KiDiMu.

We are excited to return to the fairgrounds for this year’s festival. Gates open at 2:00 pm and at 2:30 we will do a welcome on-stage, including a land acknowledgment, followed by Katrina Duall, a favorite Kitsap performer who is back for the weekend. At 3:00 we will welcome the Rainbow City Marching Band. Next, we have a big block of DJ music and Drag performances. DJ Luke Dice returns from his new home in Las Vegas to play our Pride again. We have a lineup of local and regional performers including Hannah St. James, Sacred Heart, Alexander AllaSTAR, Victoria Joy, Satonya D. Nix, Athena, and Sativa.

Finishing up the night we have a special treat – the ABBAgraphs playing the pop hits of ABBA and the disco era. This year’s theme of Living Your Life 100% Authentic made us think of our reflection, mirrors, disco balls, & disco! The ABBAgraphs seemed like a great fit. We hope to see you Dancing Queens on the lawn as the stars come out!

Thanks to sponsorships from Tito’s Vodka and Silver City Brewery our bar (21+) is looking better than ever featuring the Silver City Pilsner, Heffewisen, and Tropic Haze. We will offer frozen TitoRitas, and a ChiChi (Tito’s based Pina Colada). Plus a Titos Vodka Cranberry Orange and a Titos Vodka Lemonade on draft.

We have a hundred vendors plus a dozen food vendors. Many new and lots of returning. We also have a water station to fill your water bottles. Oh, plus we have some great merch this year, including water bottles with a built-in misting feature. Don’t skip the Merch Tent.

Heard our promos on C89.5 FM? They will be set up at the entrance to get you started with some great music.

Michael Goodnow
President, Kitsap Pride
P. S. Support Kitsap Pride – Click to Donate.
P. S. S. Below is a little video to help you know what to expect.

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Thank You to Our Sponsors, Donors, & Community Partners

Kitsap Pride 2024

As we gather to celebrate Kitsap Pride on Saturday, July 20th, we are filled with immense gratitude for the unwavering support of our sponsors, donors, and community partners. This year’s theme, “Authentic,” invites us all to embrace our true selves and celebrate the rich diversity that makes our community so vibrant.

Sponsors:

To our generous sponsors, your contributions have been invaluable. Your commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment has ensured that Kitsap Pride remains a beacon of hope and acceptance for all. Your support allows us to provide a FREE safe space where everyone can express their authentic selves freely and joyfully.

Donors:

To our dedicated donors, your generosity has touched the lives of many. Every donation, large or small, plays a crucial role in bringing this festival to life. Your kindness and belief in our mission empower us to continue advocating for equality, love, and understanding within our community.

Community Partners:

To our cherished community partners, your collaboration and support are the backbone of Kitsap Pride. Together, we create a stronger, more inclusive community. Your efforts in outreach, planning, and participation ensure that our festival is not just an event, but a meaningful celebration of who we are.

As we celebrate “Authentic,” we recognize that it is through your collective support that we can truly honor and uplift every individual in our community. Thank you for standing with us, for believing in the power of authenticity, and for helping us create a space where everyone can be proud of who they are.

With heartfelt gratitude,

The Kitsap Pride Planning Committee

Alexander’s Golf Carts
Boys and Girls Club of South Puget Sound
Bremerton Housing Authority
Bremerton United Methodist Church
Carolina Boys Detailing
Catalpa Clinic
Craft Hair Studio
Evergreen Girls
Friends of Hilary Franz
Goldmine Design Jewelers
Gordon Sound
Greater Kitsap Chamber & Visitors Center
Illuminate Me
KiDiMu
Kitsap Audubon Society
Kitsap County Democrats
Kitsap Credit Union
Kitsap Regional Library
Kitsap Mental Health Services
Northwest Washington Family Medicine Residency
Kitsap Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
KNHC C89.5FM
Marina Square
Molina Healthcare of Washington, Inc.
Olympic College
Papé Equipment Rental
Patricia Mulligan PLLC
Planned Parenthood
Puget Sound Energy
Silver City Brewery
Siren’s
Starbucks
Swire Coca-Cola
Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Washington Federation of State Employees Local 1181
Whiskey Gulch

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Rooftop Party

Kick off Kitsap’s Pride Weekend in Style!

We are taking over the rooftop of the new Marina Square in Bremerton. We will feature Tito’s Vodka cocktails, Music from DJ Luke Dice (Las Vegas), and beautiful views.

Tickets are only available in advance. Access instructions will be emailed to ticketholders.

Tito’s Handmade Vodka has sponsored Kitsap Pride for many years.

Before relocating to Las Vegas, DJ Luke Dice was a Kitsap Resident and often DJ for local Red Star events and volunteered with Kitsap Pride. We are excited to welcome him back.

Marina Square is a new waterfront community of apartments, extended-stay units, and more.

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Seeking Performers

Are you ready to bring your charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent to Kitsap Pride? We’re on the lookout for fabulous entertainers to join our lineup for our upcoming festival. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a rising star, we want to hear from you!

At Kitsap Pride, we celebrate diversity and elevate LGBTQ+ voices through electrifying performances, and we want you to be a part of the magic. From lip-syncing divas to captivating dancers, we welcome all forms of drag artistry.

If you’re ready to shine on stage and help us create an unforgettable experience for our community, we want to hear from you! Reach out to us today to learn more and secure your spot in the spotlight at Kitsap Pride.

Join us in spreading love, acceptance, and fabulousness at Kitsap Pride!

APPLICATION

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Vendor Registration is OPEN

Vendor registration for Kitsap Pride 2024 is now open. This year’s festival will be held at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 20th. We plan for a similar layout as last year and are planning for 5,000 visitors throughout the day this year.

We offer separate vendor applications for Food Vendors, Business Vendors, Non-Profit Vendors (including clubs), and Artisans. Please use the most appropriate application so we get the information we need. Write to vendors@kitsappride.org if you have any questions about which application to use.

Sponsor Kitsap Pride

We offer sponsorships starting at $500 for businesses and non-profits. This is available as an upgrade to your vendor registration and includes preferred placement at the festival and recognition in our social media and at the festival. If you would like to find out more about this or other sponsorship opportunities please look at our Sponsorships page or write to sponsors@kitsappride.org.

Vendor Application

Our applications are being handled through Eventeny. This streamlines the process and allows you to provide us with more information upfront, like your logo and marketing photos. We assign booth locations in part based on how early we receive your completed applications. Last year we had to activate a wait list in June so try to get your application in earlier if you can. If you have any questions please write to vendors@kitsappride.org.

General Information – https://www.eventeny.com/events/kitsap-pride-2024-9130/

Food Vendors – https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=16024

Businesses – https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=16025

Non-Profits (and clubs) – https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=16026

Artisans – https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=16027

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How to Best Enjoy Pride

We are so excited to bring you the 2023 Kitsap Pride event at Gordon Fields (part of the Kitsap County Fairgrounds) in Bremerton, WA on Saturday, July 22 from 2 PM to 9 PM.

But first, on Friday Night we are opening the bar at 8:00 pm for a pre-FUNK party. Come join us for a summer evening of fun and frolic. 21+ NO COVER.

OK, back to Saturday – We have a great lineup on our Pride Stage including a bevy of local performers.

2:00 Welcome & Purple Passion Swing Band
3:15 local singer-songwriter ILA,
4:00 Satonya, Tristan Relentless, Alexxus Carr, Sacred Heart, Victoria Joy, Clara Voyance, Alexander AllaSTAR, & Hannah St. James
5:30 DJ Woodrow Low (presented by C89.5fm)
7:00 BeautyBoiz
8:30 CarLarans

We have 100 Vendors, a Food, and a Bar area. Bring a blanket or camp chairs. Charis will be allowed on the back half of the Pride Lawn. We have some cute blankets for sale at the Kitsap Pride store. Bring a water bottle and use our refill station. We have expanded the lawn and the food area. No tents, canopies, or umbrellas are permitted. We love dogs but with the crowds, we think they may be happier at home. No Smoking is allowed in the festival area.

We have a TEEN SPACE and KIDS ZONE each hosted by Kitsap Regional Library and the Boys & Girls Club of South Puget Sound.

Parking is available throughout the fairgrounds complex. There are other events happening at the fairgrounds. We are at Gordon Fields. It is the Westernmost part of the complex.

This year we wanted to honor the legacy of our neighbor and friend the late Patrick Haggerty. Lavender Country, led by singer and songwriter Patrick Haggerty, released what it widely considered the first openly gay country album in 1973. So join us for a Lavender Hoedown.

We have a great T-shirt and some stickers with our Y’all Means All design. Plus, we will have some of last year’s T’s that didn’t make it before the festival.

We have our 21+ (w/ID) bar sponsored by Tito’s Vodka and Silver City Brewery. We will have Frozen Tito Ritas and Frosé along with Tito’s cocktails and beer (including the Silver City Nice Day IPA Pride Edition can.

We also have expanded food offerings with an expanded layout with more room for food and watching the stage.

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2023 Kitsap Pride Poster & More

We are so excited to bring you the 2023 Kitsap Pride event at Gordon Fields (part of the Kitsap County Fairgrounds) in Bremerton, WA on Saturday, July 22 from 2 PM to 9 PM.

We have a great lineup on our Pride Stage. Kicking it off with the Purple Passion Swing Band, Local singer-songwriter ILA, 9 local drag Kings & Queens, DJ Woodrow Low (presented by C89.5fm), the BeautyBoiz, and wrapping up with CarLarans.

This year we wanted to honor the legacy of our neighbor and friend the late Patrick Haggerty. Lavender Country, led by singer and songwriter Patrick Haggerty, released what it widely considered the first openly gay country album in 1973. So join us for a Lavender Hoedown.

We have a great T-shirt and some stickers with our Y’all Means All logo. Plus, we will have some of last year’s T’s that didn’t make it before the festival.

We have our 21+ (w/ID) bar sponsored by Tito’s Vodka and Silver City Brewery. We will have Frozen Tito Ritas and Frosé along with cocktails and beer (including the Silver City Nice Day IPA Pride Edition can.

We also have expanded food offerings with an expanded layout with more room for food and watching the stage. Plus more vendors than ever!

Community partners have come together to create a Teen Space and a Kid Zone.

Thank you to our Major Sponsors ($2,000+)

Thank you to our Day Sponsors ($1,000+)

Media Partner

Community Partners

Thank you to our Community Sponsors ($500+)

Special Thanks

We couldn’t do it without the volunteers and sponsors who make this happen. This is our 27th year and support just keeps growing. Thank you. On behalf of the Kitsap Pride Board of Directors. See you at Pride.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Visit our Volunteer page to find out more and click on the link to get signed up. It can be very rewarding to be a part of creating this community event. We can’t do it without our amazing volunteers.

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Performers Wanted

Kitsap Pride is looking for drag performers for the 2023 Pride Festival on Saturday, July 22nd at Gordon Field, part of the Kitsap County Fairgrounds, in Bremerton.

The local drag scene has really exploded in recent years. We are looking to showcase local performers and have added time to the schedule.

Use the link below to submit yourself for consideration before June 15th.

https://www.eventeny.com/events/applications/application/?id=1899

Please share this link.

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2023 Vendor Registration Now Open

Vendor registration for Kitsap Pride 2023 is now open. This year’s festival will be held at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 22rd. We plan for a similar layout as last year with additional room for more vendors and more food vendors. We are planning for 5,000 visitors throughout the day this year.

Vendor Information – Click here for more information about becoming a vendor at Kitsap Pride. We have room for food vendors, businesses, non-profits (including clubs), and artisans. This is a great way to reach the LGBTQ+ community in Kitsap County.

Sponsor Kitsap Pride – Kitsap Pride is a free festival largely because of the generous support of our sponsors! We offer sponsorships starting at $500 as part of the vendor application or click here to find out more about sponsoring Kitsap Pride at whatever level is appropriate for you.