Keep Pridefest Thriving for Years to Come

Pridefest is more than an event, it is a declaration that our community belongs here.

For many LGBTQIA+ folx, especially in rural communities, we are too often told to be quieter, smaller, less visible, or to not take up space at all. Pridefest creates the opposite of that message. It is a space filled with joy, celebration, belonging, and connection. It is a place where people can show up fully as themselves, surrounded by community, love, and pride.

Each year, Pridefest reminds our region of one simple truth: we are here, and we always will be.

Hosting Pridefest takes real community investment. Annual event costs range from $5,000 to $10,000 depending on programming and growth. Some of these costs include, but are not limited to:

$250 for the venue
$100 for each performer we proudly support
$500–$1,000 for tables, chairs, and tent rentals
$1,500 for security to help keep the event safe
$1,000 for portable restrooms
$1,000 for sound equipment
Additional costs for activities, supplies, promotion, and accessibility needs

Your gift helps ensure Pridefest returns year after year, and grows into something even bigger.

With ongoing support, we hope to expand Pridefest with:

More live music
More drag performances
More family and community activities
More opportunities for local LGBTQIA+ artists and vendors
More spaces for joy, visibility, and connection

When you give to the Pridefest Fund, you are not just supporting one event. You are investing in the future of queer joy in our community.

Help us keep Pridefest vibrant, visible, and growing for years to come. Donate today.

Make Your Gift Go Further: Tiered Giving Opportunities

Every contribution helps build a Pridefest where everyone can feel seen, celebrated, and safe. No gift is too small, each one creates joy and belonging.

$25 – Community Supporter

Helps provide decorations, signage, and event supplies that make Pridefest welcoming and vibrant.

$50 – Joy Builder

Supports family-friendly activities, crafts, and community engagement spaces.

$100 – Performer Sponsor

Helps compensate one local performer, artist, or entertainer sharing their talent with our community.

$250 – Space Maker

Covers the venue cost and helps secure a place for Pridefest to happen.

$500 – Access & Experience Sponsor

Supports tables, chairs, tents, and gathering spaces where community can connect.

$1,000 – Celebration Champion

Helps fund portable restrooms, sound equipment, or other essential event infrastructure.

Winona PrideFest Fund