O'Henry's — NC's oldest bar, celebrating 50 years this year. A legendary night to kick off the weekend in style.
The heart of AVL Stonewall Fest. Live performances, vendors, artists, and the full community at Asheville Yards.
Keep the night alive at O'Henry's back room. The after-party Asheville has been waiting for.
Produced by Asheville Drag Brunch at New Belgium. The ultimate Sunday send-off.
Community gathering at Shakey's. A chill afternoon with good people.
Featuring Steppin' Out AVL on Banks Ave. Close out the weekend moving together.
It started with a fight. On June 28, 1969, trans women of color and drag performers refused to be pushed out of the Stonewall Inn in New York City. Their resistance ignited the modern LGBTQIA2+ rights movement — and the world has honored that courage every June since.
Asheville is one of the South's most forward-thinking cities. But Asheville has never had a June Pride festival to match that history. That changes June 26–28, 2026.
Grounded in the courage of those who came before — loud, proud, and not going anywhere.
AVL Stonewall Fest is a three-day outdoor celebration bringing together performers, artists, vendors, food, and the full fabric of this community. No gatekeeping. No watered-down vibes. Just real, raw, joyful pride in the mountains.
Get Involved →AVL Stonewall Fest is made by the community, for the community. Vendors, artists, food trucks, performers, nonprofits, and volunteers — you're what makes this real.
Claim a 10×10 ft space and put your products in front of a crowd that genuinely wants to discover you.
Apply to JoinA select number of free 10×10 spaces for Asheville-based artists and mission-driven orgs. Apply — spots go fast.
Apply to JoinStage energy and volunteer power are the heartbeat of this festival. Step up and make it happen.
Apply to JoinReal visibility with a real community. Sponsoring AVL Stonewall Fest isn't just advertising — it's a statement about who you are and what you stand for.
Leadership-level visibility for brands that want to stand at the forefront of AVL Stonewall Fest.
Strong cross-channel recognition for sponsors who want meaningful visibility and community alignment.
A solid community-facing presence for businesses and organizations supporting AVL Stonewall Fest.
Foundational support recognition for those who want to be visibly part of making the festival possible.
Individual donors are honored on our interactive Community Wall — a living tribute to the people who make this possible.
Every dollar funds the festival — the stage, the space, the people who show up. You're funding a moment that will outlast the night.