While June is traditionally Pride Month, the summer heat can make it challenging to host a full-day outdoor festival with performers. Many southern states, including ours, hold their Pride Festivals in October to coincide with Coming Out Day on October 11th, an important celebration in the LGBTQ+ community. We chose to do the same to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience for everyone!

Nope, this festival is free and open to the public. Feel free to come and go as you'd like.

Yes - there is plenty of parking around the farmers market as well as a paved lot a block down from the festival.

Yes, there will be several food trucks offering a variety of delicious food and beverages. However, please note that no alcohol will be served at this event.

The Florence City Farmers Market has restroom facilities on site.

We love our furry friends! However, please be aware that the festival will be crowded, with full vendor tables, loud music, wandering performers, children, and more. If your pet is kept on a leash and is comfortable in such an environment without alarming other festival-goers, feel free to bring them along. Service animals are always welcome. Please make sure to pick up after your pet.

Absolutely! We are here to celebrate LGBTQ+ individuals and their families. We will have a lot of family-friendly vendors and activities on site.

We have also ensured that all of the performances will be family-friendly.

We are dedicated to providing a safe environment for all attendees. We will have several officers on site, as well as volunteer escorts available for those who would like someone to walk them to and from their cars.

The Florence City Farmers Market is wheel chair accessible, with limited handicap parking spots available on site.

Yes! The support from our sponsors and vendors allows us to host events like this! If you would like to apply, please see the application forms below.

Sponsorship Form

Vendor Application Form

We welcome volunteers! If you are interested in joining our volunteer team, please email us at PeeDeeEquality@gmail.com

Our performance spots are limited, but if you have a special talent that aligns with our festival, we’d love to hear from you! Check out our performer page here for more information.