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

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 [email protected] 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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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

Save the Date

Kitsap Pride returns to the Kitsap County Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 20. We are planning for 5,000 participants and will be launching 2024 information for vendors, entertainers and sponsors.

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 HaggertyLavender 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.

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.

2023 Sponsors

A huge thank you to the Sponsors of Kitsap Pride 2023. We couldn’t put on a free public event without the support of these organizations. Please let them know you appreciate their support of the LGBTQ+ community. Most of them will be joining us on July 22 at the fairgrounds.

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.

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

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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.

Kitsap Pride – July 22, 2023

Save the date for Kitsap Pride 2023 on Saturday, July 22nd at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds. We’re starting planning for a great event building on everything that worked well this year. Look for more food vendors, improved youth and teen spaces, and of course amazing entertainment, local vendors, and our fabulous LGBTQ+ community!