Welcome to the Rainbow Side of the Moon!
DOWNTOWN ATHENS, GEORGIA | 3:00 PM - 10:00PM
Celebrate love, diversity, & community at this year’s PrideFest! This event takes place in the heart of downtown Athens & features live music, a variety of local food trucks, an inclusive vendor market, & a vibrant Kid Zone with inflatable play areas, face painting, & other family-friendly activities.
ALL are welcome & encouraged to join in the celebration, & we are committed to making the event as accessible as possible to everyone!
Schedule of Events
3:00 PM: Festival & Festival Zone Opens to the Public
3:00 PM: Kids’ Zone Opens
3:15 PM: Performances Start
5:00 PM: Parade Begins: Brief performance to take place at E Clayton between N Lumpkin & College Ave.
8:00 PM: Kids’ Zone Closes
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Some of the performances may not appropriate for children.
9:00 PM: Vendor Fair Closes
10:00 PM: Festival & Festival Zone Closes
10PM - 2AM: Join Us at the Official After Party at Puma Yu’s!
*There will be stage lighting for performances after 8:00 PM which may involve moving lights, but we have requested no strobing effects! Performances after 8PM are not suitable for children.
Kids’ Zone
Bring the whole family to the Kids’ Zone — a safe, welcoming space filled with FUN, inclusive activities for children of all ages! This area is located between Lumpkin & College.
FREE Activities Include:
Inflatable activities
Coloring station
Yard games
Chalk art area
Books for Keeps Bus
** There will be face-painting from local artists!
All designs are available between $10 - $25 per design, depending on the design picked.
All children MUST be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult while in the Kid Zone.
By participating in activities, you acknowledge & accept that participation is at your own risk. The festival organizers are not responsible for any injuries or lost items.
Please play safely & be mindful of others!
Entertainment
3:15 PM: Perfomances from:
Belli Dance Company
Joy Ride
3:40 PM Music By:
DJ Charlieflower
Ryne Meadow
5:00 PM: Parade Begins!
Brief performances to take place on E Clayton between N. Lumpkin & College Ave.
5:45 PM: Music By:
Weatherproof
7:30 PM Performances From:
Athens Showgirl Cabaret
The Bombshells
8:00 PM: Kids’ Zone Closes
*After 8:00 PM shows are not suitable for children.
8:00 PM: Drag Performances From*:
Tina.
Karmella
Hellacia
Hazel Moon
Wyntour
Blair Minimum
Jacey Rockett
Dior Luxx
Honey Nicole
9:00 PM: Drag Performances From**:
Jacqueline Daniels
Extasy Grey
Eros Etoile Brooks
DJ Saturn
**There will be stage lighting for performances after 8:00 PM which may involve moving lights, but we have requested no strobing effects!
Vendors
Wolffish Studios
Shameless Sexuality
Hugo on the Half Shell
Tim Denson for Athens Mayor & ACC Dems
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Visit Athens
Classic Citiva
Mini Kitty Designs
Lune Med Spa
SwainSong Soaps
The Table
Pastry Plug
People Eater
Fishfriend Art
Above the Rain Collective
Vincent’s Place Sanctuary
Mom’s Demand Action
Adwyn’s Chainmail
ACCPD
Our Family Treasures
Law Offices of Adam Cain
Vleva Art
Equality Foundation of Athens
Athens Against Apartheid
The Little Nest
Athens Electrolysis
Geek in Stitches
UGA Special Collections Library
St. Gregory the Great Episcopal Church
Acceptance Recovery
Oasis Counseling Center
Athens Area Democratic Socialist of America
ACC People & Belonging Office
DPH
Free Mom Hugs
Maneater Apparel
Nuci’s Space
Athens Neighborhood Health Center
Project Safe
Misteria Studios
ACCA
M.E.G. Has Issues
The Cottage
East GA Cancer Coalition
Indivisible GA District 10
NEGA Health District
Clear Vision Life
Boybutante
Oconee Street United Methodist Church
Oh Paca!
We The People
Art + Honey Co.
Sugar Und Salt & Havidoodles
Alliance Recovery
Everything is Cats
UUFA
Athens Immigrant Rights Coalition
Friends of the ACC Library
Justin for GA
Brave Trails
AthFest Educates
Morton Theatre
Banyan Tree
Wild Rumpus
3 Ravens Tattoo
Kendra Scott
Girl Scouts of Historic GA
Palomino Forte
Party for Socialism + Liberation Athens
Coalition of Athens Scientists
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Mush-Room for Art
The Athens Clinic
AthensBorn (Kid Zone)
Athens Free School (Kid Zone)
Face Painting (Kid Zone)
BinBin LLC
Meristem Therapy
UGA Pride Center
Getting Real Counseling
Sketches by Saron
Milledge Avenue Baptist Church
Washington Square Studio
Tomorrow Tattoo
Docebo
PFLAG
Grail Bra Specialists
Weird Girl Art
Museum of Art
AbsyniaGeek Crafted
Strange Books
Elevate Couples Georgia
Central Bark
United Campus Workers of GA
ACC Library
Planned Parenthood
Food Trucks
Scoopz Galore Icys
La Parilla
Just a Lil Mo Lemonade
Spoonful of Flavor
Tropical Paradise
Tropical Paradise
Michellen Matcha
Concessions on the Move
Festival Zone Map
Health & Safety
We’re here to support a safe, inclusive, & enjoyable experience for everyone attending Athens PrideFest. In addition to accessibility services, the following resources are available to help meet a variety of needs:
Accessibility Access
PrideFest is designed to be welcoming & accessible for guests who use wheelchairs, mobility devices, or require step-free access.
Visit this page for details on accessible routes, restrooms, parking, & any areas with potential barriers.
Police Presence
Police will be present at street barricades during this event to ensure no open containers of alcohol leave the designated festival zone.
Athens Area RTCC Cameras will be present & monitored by dispatchers & crime analysts during the festival.
First Aid Tent
The First Aid Tent will be located on Hull St. beside Trappeze.
Staffed by volunteers trained in CPR & Basic First Aid, this tent is for minor injuries or health concerns such heat stroke & open wounds.
For more serious concerns, please call 9-1-1.
Additional Information
Lost & Found will be located at the APQC Tent, Staffed by APQC Board Members.
Please direct general event questions and assistance locating services at the APQC Tent.
Masks are not required, but will be provided throughout the event.
Hand sanitizer will be provided throughout the event.
Dog / Pets Policy
While we absolutely love your pets, we feel strongly that they should probably sit this one out, with the Georgia heat in June! In the event you must bring your pet, or have a service animal, please mind the PrideFest Pet Policy, below. More information can be found on the accessibility page, here.
Mind The Heat:
If it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for paws! Pavement gets extremely hot in June. Please consider leaving pets at home, especially during peak heat.
Keep Them Leashed:
For everyone’s safety, pets must be on a leash at all times—preferably a short one. Retractable leashes can be dangerous in crowds.
Watch For Overstimulation:
Loud music, large crowds, & heat can stress pets out. Know the signs of overheating or anxiety—panting, shaking, pinned back ear, drooling, or trying to hide.
Bring Water:
Make sure your pet stays hydrated! Pack a collapsible bowl & fresh water, especially since shaded areas are limited!
Keep From Service Animals:
Please respect the space of service animals & do not distract them as this presents a significant safety risk to the people they support.
PrideFest
Checklist
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Sunscreen
Hat or Sun Visor
Sunglasses
Hand Sanitizer or Wipes
Water bottle
Electrolytes
Mobility support items (i.e. collapsible stool, cane, walker, etc.), if necessary
Essential medications (i.e. Inhaler, epipen, heart meds, glucose monitor, etc.), if necessary
N95 mask, if necessary
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Weather appropriate clothing
Comfortable shoes
Extra clothes for kids in case of accidents
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Special dietary items, if needed
Snacks for kids
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Collapsible water bowl
Poop bags
Short leash
Feet pads or shoes, if you have them
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Phone & portable charger
Cash/card for food or vendor stalls
Noise-canceling headphones or ear plugs (for sensory sensitivity)
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Pride flags, signs, or accessories!