PrideFest On Tour
Niles
June 15
Dowagiac
June 8
Benton Harbor
June 22
PrideFest is a community celebration of LGBTQ+ pride across Southwest Michigan. In 2024, PrideFest took place over three weekends, from 4pm-8pm, in three different towns!
PrideFest features:
Live music, featuring local artists and singers
Local artists and businesses showing off their creativity and services
Kids play areas with fun activities
Educational resources and giveaways for schools, workplaces, and individuals
An exciting way to spend the weekend (or multiple weekends)!
Twin Cities PrideFest Photos
Niles PrideFest Photos
The First Ever
Cass County PrideFest
When: June 8, 4-8 PM
Where: Dowagiac Library Pavilion -
206 Main St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
Event Schedule
4:00 PM - Event Starts
4:45 PM - Downtown Giveaways
5:00 PM - All Ages Drag Show -
Sponsored by Slope Frozen Treats
6:00 PM - Downtown Giveaways
6:45 PM - Downtown Giveaways
7:00 PM - Live Music
The Second Annual Michiana PrideFest
When: June 15, 4-8 PM
Where: Riverfront Park - Niles, MI
49120
Event Schedule
4:00 PM - Event Starts
4:45 PM - Downtown Giveaways
5:00 PM - All Ages Drag Show -
Sponsored by Green Stem
6:00 PM - Downtown Giveaways
6:45 PM - Downtown Giveaways
7:00 PM - Live Music
The Third Annual
Twin Cities PrideFest
When: June 22, 4-8 PM
Where: Dwight P. Mitchell Park - 100
E Main St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Event Schedule
4:00 PM - Event Starts
4:45 PM - Downtown Giveaways
5:00 PM - All Ages Drag Show -
Sponsored by OutCenter SWMI
6:00 PM - Downtown Giveaways
6:45 PM - Downtown Giveaways
7:00 PM - Live Music
Be a part of PrideFest!
Support Our Work
Why do we put on PrideFest? 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 you’ll 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 break into the crowd that’s getting our PrideFest show on the road? 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.
Become a Sponsor
Last year we had over 1400 people at our Pride events in downtown Benton Harbor and Niles. Sponsorship perks range from having your logo included on our PrideFest sponsorship banner to being able to have a sponsor booth at all three of our events.
To benefit from all of your PrideFest sponsorship perks, make sure you sponsor before the deadline of Friday, May 3rd.
Vendors (Waitlist)
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. We’re currently full for vendors, but you can join the waitlist!
Our Fabulous Sponsors
AEP Cook Plant, Benton Harbor Arts Association, Berrien County Democratic Party, Cares, Comcast, Country Cuts Salon, Corewell Health, Disability Network Southwest Michigan, First Congregational Church, Four Winds Casinos, Forest Moon Collective, Forte, Hinman Counseling Services, Honor Credit Union, Horizon Bank, Intercare Community Health Network, Keller & Keller, Lake Michigan College, Lyons Industries, Midwest Family Broadcasting, Molina Healthcare, New Buffalo Explored, Nobo, Primitv, Red Dragon Reptiles Rescue and Education, Region IV Area Agency on Aging, Short and Sweet Concessions, The Law Office of Elizabeth L McCree PLLC, The Episcopal Church of Southwest Michigan, United Federal Credit Union, Whirlpool