Lincoln City Cultural Center is unveiling an exciting lineup of events and activities that celebrate LGBTQ+ culture and community at Lincoln City Pride Fest, presented by Explore Lincoln City, Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital, and Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital. Family-friendly festivities will take place on Saturday, June 29th from 12-5pm.

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 1:30pm, followed by the dynamic lip-syncing numbers of drag queen sister duo Mai Faye Rit & Lexi Vaughn at 2:45 pm. Then, at 3:45pm, 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 12:15pm, followed by the enchanting moves of the Hokus Pokie dance crew at 12:45pm. Local singer-songwriter Kathy Redwine will hit the stage at 1:30pm, following the Pedestrian Pride Parade. At 2:45pm, groove to the modern alt-rock sounds of Katelyn Convery. Then, at 4pm, experience the melodies of solo violinist Miss Robbie Dee, hailing from Florence, OR. Finally, at 4:30pm, the day will close with a heartwarming performance by Lincoln City’s very own acoustic duo of wives, Alanna & Catherine Baumann.

Highlighting the festivities is the Pedestrian Pride Parade on the Poetry Path. At 1pm, 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.

Enjoy a glass of beer and a cup of chowder at Zeller’s Bar and Grill’s beer garden, and satisfy further cravings with food vendors including Bobablastic, Grub’s On, and La Wawa.

The outdoor resource and vendor fair will take place for the duration of the event, from 12-5pm, 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.

For those seeking a moment of tranquility, a quiet room in the yoga studio will provide a safe space to slow down for a moment. New Moon Yoga teachers will also guide peaceful meditations, schedule to be posted on the studio door during the event.

“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,” said organizer Zoe Vincent. “Please join us on June 29th to support our small but mighty town’s LGBTQ+ community. It’ll be all kinds of fun!”

LC Pride Fest is sponsored by: Explore Lincoln City, Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital, Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital, Tah Lume: Curiosities and Gifts, Zeller’s Bar and Grill, Bob’s Beach Books, Reconnections Counseling, Samaritan Health Services and Lincoln County Veterans Services. For details or to contribute, contact Vincent at 541-994-9994, zoe@lc-cc.org.

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