Save the Date: Pride Festival at Grey Hawk

Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Hickory Nut Gorge on Saturday, June 21, 2025! At this FREE, family-friendly event, we’ll have live music all day long, resource tables, special performers, a glitter station, themed food & drink specials, and more! There will also be tasty food (served festival-style, with grab & go options that make it easy for you to hang out with family and friends), beautiful cocktails and bar options, gourmet coffees + teas, plus craft vendors and more!

Here’s what’s happening:

  • Live music all day long from Reggie Headen (12:00-3:00pm), The Otter Dogs (3:30-6:30pm), and The Songbird Collective (throughout the day)

  • Resources and information from local LGBTQ+ organizations, including the Campaign for Southern Equality and PFLAG Asheville

  • Remarks and short speeches from local community leaders

  • Belly dancing, burlesque-style entertainment, and drag (family-friendly!)

  • Art and craft vendors, featuring items like succulents, jewelry, pottery, soaps, and more!

  • Fun festival-style food including delicious sandwiches, S’mores kits, and more!

  • Free crafts that are fun for the whole family

  • Free body art, temporary tattoo, and glitter stations

  • Lawn games, board games, and plenty of space for kids to play

Sign up at this sign-up form and we’ll keep you posted about the event (no commitment necessary).

We’re doing a Call for Vendors for all of our Festival events, including the Pride Festival! Click here to let us know that you’re interested in being a vendor, artist, or other contributor!