RSVP: Pride Festival at Grey Hawk

Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Hickory Nut Gorge on Saturday, June 13, 2026! At this FREE, family-friendly, pet-friendly, outdoor event, we’ll have live music all day long, resource tables, special performers, a glitter station, themed food & drink specials, and more!

There is no cost to attend. Here’s what to expect:

ALL DAY: We’ll have delicious food options, including grilled burgers and options for vegans, vegetarians and gluten-free diners; our full bar with special cocktails and other seasonal favorites (plus beer, wine, and nonalcoholic options); some amazing gift/craft vendors and a hearty live entertainment line-up all day long (including Tina and Her Pony 11am-1pm, FUN SIZE! 1:30-4:30pm, Brennan Page Henshaw 5-6:30pm, and an amazing PRIDE SHOWCASE featuring drag, burlesque, and belly dance (all family friendly) from 7-9pm. There will also be community remarks about what Pride means to parents, allies, LGBTQ+ people, and more – and fun decorations all over the property. 

LOGISTICS: There is NO ADMISSION FEE or cost to attend, or to participate in activities like music, crafts, the Pride Showcase, lawn games, looking at vendors, etc. Of course, food and drinks will be available for purchase, and the vendors have amazing items for sale as well. And bring some bills to tip the performers! At dance performances like this, it's customary to hold up small bills while the performers perform, and they'll come up and interact with you for the tip. :) Please note that this is a rain-or-shine event.  

FOOD & DRINK: We’ll have FESTIVAL-STYLE FOOD available to order from an order counter on the Grey Hawk deck. There will be a great selection of entrees, burgers, and desserts – fashioned so that we can keep up with the demand of what we expect will be a busy day.  We’ve also got DELICIOUS DRINKS – tasty themed cocktails related to Pride, regular cocktails, plus beer, wine, sodas/juices, and more. You’ll order everything from this counter, receive a number, and your order will be delivered to you. We ask that you linger in the gravel courtyard so we can find you!  Check out the full menu here.

FOR COFFEE + ESPRESSO: For all of your COFFEE AND ESPRESSO AND TEA needs, The Hatchling Coffee House will be open 8:00am until 3:00pm. We will take ALL orders for coffees and pastries exclusively at the coffee house.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Huge thanks to our Community Partners, the Campaign for Southern Equality and PFLAG Asheville, for attending the event and sharing some remarks and resources! They'll have a table on the front porch and also share resources and information. We'll be doing a raffle basket with proceeds benefitting 

VENDORS: There will be some great gifts, goods, and crafts for purchase at this event. Special thanks to these local vendors for participating:

• Abbie Yandle Art

• All the Small Things Studio

• Amanda Made This! 

• The Attic

• Back Alley Boutique & Bud Bar

• Bear Run Woodworks

• Chimney Factory Outlet  

• Cozy and Quaint Quilts 

• Crafty Champster 

• Creations Fine Art by Irena LLC  

• Dreammaker Handcrafted Goods 

• Earthshine Clayworks

• Finally Done, Inc. 

• The Jewelry Connection 

• Knot and Paw

• Little Flower Peddler

• The Magic Bake Shop 

• Misty Mountain Studio 

• No Loose Ends 

• the S.L.O.W. bag

• Smooth Acres Finest LLC 

• Spiral Intuitive  

• The Wandering Atelier

• Traversing Through the Labyrinth of Kelly Flowers     

PARKING: We expect this to be a well-attended event – Please be mindful when it comes to parking and consider carpooling. There is free onsite parking, and we have overflow parking – just see a Grey Hawk staff member if you can't find a spot! Follow directions, don’t park anyone in, etc. We want this to be fun and delightful for everyone.

SEATING: There will not be table service at this event – you’ll place an order at a counter, help yourself to water, silverware, and napkins, and find a space around the property that works for y’all. We’ve got small tables, big tables, picnic tables, and more – please be mindful, and share if need be! We also strongly encourage folks to consider a picnic blanket set-up on our lawn. We’ll have some blankets, but please consider bringing your own, too!

NEED SUPPORT? Find a Grey Hawk staff member or go to the Host Stand by the front patio, and they’ll point you in the right direction!