The 2025 Rutland County Pride Festival schedule and map are LIVE on our website! https://www.rcpride.org/pridefestival 

Join us on Saturday, June 21st for a full day of joy, community, and celebration in Downtown Rutland, Vermont

A Few Festival Highlights:

– 11:00 AM | Juneteenth Strut — kicking off the festival from the Rutland Free Library, led by our wonderful partners at The Rutland Area NAACP 

– 11:30 AM | Opening Ceremonies with Rutland County Pride, The Rutland Area NAACP, city leaders, and Congresswoman Becca Balint for Congress 

– Stage entertainment all day hosted by the incomparable Colleen Wright with ASL interpreters for stage events

– 12:00 – 6:00 PM | Be sure to check out the Queer Art Showcase at the Castleton Bank Gallery Castleton University Art Galleries

– 1:00 PM | Drag Queen Story Hour at Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum

– 3:30 PM | Drag Showcase hosted by Rhedd Rhumm  — close out the festival in style with a high-energy drag extravaganza! 

Be on the lookout for the Tie-Dye Station outside the Rutland County Restorative Justice Center — bring your festival tee which you can purchase at the RCP merch tent or grab a free bandana, while supplies last!

Accessibility & Family Support

– Infant Care Space at the Boys & Girls Club of Rutland County

– Need a quiet moment away from the festival? Look for our Sensory Reduction Space inside the Rutland County Restorative Justice Center!

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!