Harbor Country Pride
OutCenter Southwest Michigan is the new home for Harbor Country Pride! We are incredibly grateful for the leadership and work that Abby Voss, Travis Worden, their Advisory Board, and countless volunteers provided over the last four years. This year we look forward to building on the incredible legacy of Harbor Country Pride!
Pride Week Event Calendar
PrideFest
PrideFest is a community celebration of LGBTQ+ pride across Southwest Michigan. Each PrideFest event features music and live entertainment, important LGBTQ+ services and resources, local artists and businesses, fun activities for the whole family, and an all ages drag show featuring local drag kings and queens!
PrideFest Event Information
The Second Annual
Cass County PrideFest
When: June 14, 4-8 PM
Where: Library Pavilion - Dowagiac, MI
Event Schedule
Coming Soon!
The Third Annual
Michiana PrideFest
When: June 21, 4-8 PM
Where: Riverfront Park - Niles, MI
Event Schedule
Coming Soon!
The Fourth Annual
Twin Cities PrideFest
When: June 28, 4-8 PM
Where: Shadowland Pavilion - St. Joseph, MI
Event Schedule
Coming Soon!
Be a part of Pride!
Support Our Work
Why do we put on Pride events like PrideFest and Harbor Country Pride? To make a powerful impact in our community. Because of our supporters, we’re able to connect folks with education and resources, and facilitate opportunities for unbreakable friendships and unforgettable experiences.
Want to be a part of the movement? Partner with us by giving a gift, and help us take OutCenter to the next level!
Volunteer Opportunities
Our OutCenter events attract thousands of art-loving, locally-focused, justice-oriented, and friendly folks. Want to be a part of the team that makes these events possible? Then sign up to volunteer today!
We’re building a behind-the-scenes team, plus we’re gathering greeters and public-facing facilitators — there are roles for introverts and extroverts alike! Be a part of a crew making history and register as a volunteer.
Sponsorships & Naming Opportunities
Last year we had over 3,000 people at our three Pride events. Sponsorship perks range from having your logo included on sponsorship banners to being able to have a sponsor booth at all three of our PrideFest events. We also offer a variety of naming opportunities for those looking to make a splash at one, or more, event!
To benefit from all of your perks, make sure you sponsor before the deadline of Friday, May 2nd.
PrideFest Vendor Opportunities
We are excited to offer local businesses, affirming faith-based organizations, community groups, and nonprofits the opportunity to become a vendor at one, or more, of our PrideFest events! Upon approval all vendors will be required to pay a vendor fee of $100 per event to secure their spot. Sponsors of $250 or more are able to have a vendor space at all three of our events with no additional fee.
PrideFest Community Booths
Over the past four years we have been dedicated to ensuring that PrideFest is as accessible as possible to local artists, artisans, community resource organizations, and small businesses. This is especially the case for those in the LGBTQ+ community as well as those from other communities. As a continuation of this effort, we are proud to announce that up to 50% of our vendor spaces will be set aside as free, community booths at all three of our PrideFest events. Applications are now open and will be reviewed periodically by our Events Committee.
