Pride Fest’25 SCHEDULE
Welcome to the Gaybourhood - Exhibit Opening
‘Welcome to the Gaybourhood’ is a vibrant celebration of what ‘home’ signifies for the queer 2SLGBTQ+ community across the island. This collaborative exhibition aims to foster a sense of belonging within this larger community, emphasizing the shared connection to the places
we all call home. Participating artists will receive a flat wooden ‘house’ cutout to serve as their canvas. They are encouraged to utilize any artistic medium of their choice—such as paint, poetry, collage,
linocut, photography, textiles, and more—as long as it can be hung and displayed on the wall throughout the exhibition week. This approach allows for a diverse range of artistic expressions, reflecting the varied and rich experiences of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. The exhibition will feature all the completed houses displayed together, creating a
‘gaybourhood map’ that represents what ‘home’ means to the 2SLGBTQ+ community here on Epekwitk. This collective piece of art will highlight the individual and communal aspects of home, providing a powerful visual narrative of belonging and identity.
Those interested in participating are invited to submit an expression of interest to obtain a house. Official event submissions, which should include your created piece or intended idea along with artist information, will be due by Sunday, July 20th. This ensures ample time for preparation and display during the exhibition.
There will also be a drop-in maker space available during the opening and closing events. This space offers attendees the chance to create their own houses and add them to the ‘gaybourhood’ at the event. This inclusive activity encourages community involvement and enhances the collaborative spirit of the exhibition.
Any questions please contact Justine through email at justineklorch@hotmail.com or
Instagram at @honeyed.ink
DRY HAPPY HOUR SERIES: Queer Networking
Members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies are invited to join an afternoon of drop-in, casual networking. Hosted by UPEI's Experiential Education, this event is open to all job seekers, employers, entrepreneurs, and folks who want to meet new people or deepen connections. Come find mentorship, fresh talent, your next collaboration, or just hang out and practice those social skills!
Sponsored by CUPE PEI
Queer Softball Game w/ PEERS Alliance
PEERS Alliance Softball PEI presents… A QUEER GAME OF SOFTBALL! Historically, the most queer and inclusive sport there is for all of us in our beautiful community. Join us for a fully QUEER game of Softball. This game will be one to blow your week up on a whole new level. There will be prizes, snacks, drinks, cheering and laughing until you are in
tears. And friendships to be made that will last a lifetime. Maybe you meet your future spouse, who knows?
Come join us for a game and unleash your inner fury, show off your Softball skills, drink too much sport juice, cheer on your friends and lovers, and most importantly just have fun and show off your PRIDE.
Will you be the one who has the farthest hit? Will you have the most colourful (literally) outfit? Will you have the most epic diving catch to get an out? Will you make a hit that wins the game?
Will you hit a home run? Only showing up will tell.
We have 20 playing spots in this game so make sure you register early because they will go fast.
Come out, have fun and let’s play some SOFTBALL!
Registration Required
RuPAWL’S Doggie Drag Race
Join us at the iconic Historic St. Mary’s for RuPAWl’s Doggie Drag Race—a pawsitively dazzling evening of pups, pride, and pup-arazzi moments!
Bring your fabulous four-legged friend and enter them in one (or all!) of our three fabulous runway categories, with treats, prizes, and lots of tail-wagging fun. Whether your dog is serving camp, couture, or just unfiltered charisma, this is their time to shine.
Highlights include:
A dazzling doggie drag runway show
Three themed categories for pups to walk the catwalk
1. Pride Paw-sonality. This category celebrates big personalities, bold attitudes and dogs who know how to werk the runway. Bring the colour! This is all about vibrant, over the top, Pride-themed outfits
2. Dynamic Duos. This category is perfect for matching costumes with your pet. Whether you’re twinning with your pup or your dog is your costumed sidekick, this is all about iconic pairings and team looks.
3. Canine Couture Extravaganza! High fashion hits the paw-walk! This category is for dogs dressed to impress in their most elegant, fierce, and runway-ready looks.
Treats for your dogs & goodies from our local dog market
Prizes, photo ops, and a whole lot of pride!
Queer AF Comedy Show - Sponsored by Retro Cannabis
This summer only, Britt Campbell is taking over the Queer AF Stand Up Comedy Show! On its 5 year anniversary!
For the past 4 years Queer AF has been a flagship event of Pride PEI’s festival. Founded -produced - organized - hosted and all around made possible by the amazing human, comedian and multitalented being - Tanya Nicolle. She will be back - Queer AF will continue
on, but hell, her house burnt down - what do you expect?
Headlined and curated by Britt Campbell - Hosted by Clare Belford - Jokes by Steff MacNeil…
plus more!
Cabaret-style seating and bar top standing room for those who like to linger in the action. Bar service.
Sliding scale / Pay what you can
No ticketing fees
Interesting trades considered
Suggested: $25
Email brittmakeseasy@gmail.com for tickets.
Email Britt (as far in advance as possible) to request ASL interpretation.
This show may be video/audio recorded fyi
Secret unaffiliated after-party to follow.
No jerks.