The Lincoln City Pride Fest takes place from noon to 5 p.m. this Saturday, June 29, at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. Conexión Fénix ballet folclórico dancers (pictured) will take the stage at 12:15 p.m.
“LC Pride Fest is a celebration of Lincoln City’s queer community, because we deserve it! It’s my hope that this festival becomes an unforgettable day full of queer joy, resilience, and love,” organizer Zoe Vincent said. “Please join us on June 29 to support our small, but mighty town’s LGBTQ+ community. It’ll be all kinds of fun.”
Family-friendly festivities will take place at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Highway 101, from noon to 5 p.m. The schedule includes a lineup of performances, both indoors and outdoors, showcasing the talent of local artists and those closely connected to the Lincoln City community.
In the auditorium, the spotlight will shine on drag performers. Drag pianist Sweeney Gray will kick off the festivities at 1:30 p.m., followed by the lip-syncing numbers of drag queen sister duo Mai Faye Rit and Lexi Vaughn at 2:45 p.m. Then, at 3:45 p.m., prepare to be captivated by the performances of Portland-based drag artists Max Little, Mars, Given, and The Infinite Urkscape.
Outdoors, the entertainment will continue with Conexión Fénix ballet folclórico dancers taking the stage at 12:15 p.m., followed by the enchanting moves of the Hokus Pokie dance crew at 12:45 p.m. Local singer-songwriter Kathy Redwine will hit the stage at 1:30 p.m., following the Pedestrian Pride Parade. At 2:45 p.m., groove to the modern alt-rock sounds of Katelyn Convery. Then, at 4 p.m. experience the melodies of solo violinist Miss Robbie Dee, hailing from Florence. Finally, at 4:30 p.m., the day will close with a performance by Lincoln City’s very own acoustic duo of wives, Alanna and Catherine Baumann.
Highlighting the festivities is the Pedestrian Pride Parade on the Poetry Path. At 1 p.m., all are invited to don their most fabulous attire and join the promenade around the Lincoln City Cultural Center’s grounds in celebration of queer love and joy.
Zeller’s Bar and Grill’s beer garden will include beer and chowder and food vendors Bobablastic, Grub’s On, and La Wawa.
The outdoor resource and vendor fair will take place for the duration of the event and showcase over 30 booths, highlighting local and regional organizations and vendors offering a variety of goods and educational materials.
Indoors, attendees can unleash their creativity with art activities — sponsored by Tah-Lume: Curiosities and Gifts — in the Dance Studio. Discover your inner royalty by making a paper crown and contribute to a commemorative community art journal.
A quiet room in the yoga studio will provide a safe space to slow down for a moment. New Moon Yoga teachers also will guide peaceful meditations — the schedule will be posted on the studio door during the event.