Hosted by the SMF DEI Alliance*, the second annual Stow-Munroe Falls Pride Cookout is a safe, affirming, free event, where we'll share food and fellowship, at the ADA-accessible Leona Farris Lodge, in Silver Springs Park, in celebration of queer identity!

In addition to traditional cookout food, we'll also offer vegan, gluten-free, and non-pork options (while supplies last).

Local organizations will table at the event, and entertainment includes the following:

Performances by drag queens
A selfie station, with Pride props
Cornhole, bocce ball, ladder ball, and lawn Twister
Friendship bracelet crafting
Face painting

Finally, we'll offer a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction, and we're collecting food and hygienic items for the Bayard Rustin LGBTQ+ Resource Center.

Cash, card, or check donations are encouraged, and all proceeds will be split among the host organizations; checks can be made out to Stow Collaboration for Change. Look forward to seeing you there!

* The SMF DEI Alliance is a partnership between the Stow-Munroe Falls DEI Initiative, SMF N.I.C.E., the SMF LGBTQ Crew, the Stow-Munroe Falls Democratic Club, and Stow Collaboration for Change.

Stow-Munroe Falls Pride Cookout 2026

Celebrate queer identity in a safe, affirming space, where all are welcome!