• Art OUT in the City

    One of Knoxville PrideFests most talked about events is back again this year. Come OUT & celebrate all the talented Artists who have graciously donated to the auction. This event is free and open to the public, we invite everyone to attend. Food is being catered by Cocoa Moon & wine provided by Rex Goliath! All money raised from this event goes to fund PrideFest and to keep it free!

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  • The Official Hotel Of Pride

    Whether you're visiting from out of town or just want a convenient place to go after all the fun is done, there's no better option that the Downtown Hapmton Inn. They're the official Hotel of pride and they've got a great deal going: $99 a night while availability lasts! Call 865-522-5400 and mention group code PRI or use the BOOK NOW link below.

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  • Celebrity Bartending

    Come OUT and join us for some great music & amazing bar service by some of Knoxville's own local Celebrities. Live performances by: Karen Reynolds, T. Strickland & Samuel Clint Damewood

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  • Next 2 Nothing

    An amazing night to come out and see and bit on the latest swimwear and underwear fashions from some of the best designers in the business.

  • LEVI KREIS

    East Tennessee native is now a smash on Stage and Screen, come see him perform live at PrideFest!

  • Are you a Pride VIP

    Show your support for Knoxville PrideFest and get lots of perks to make your day amazing! Free admittance to our annual Next 2 Nothing Show, admission to the exclusive VIP lounge at pride this year, with complimentary food and drink, meet and greet with Beverly McClellan, and just cause we're great: a free PrideFest T-shirt. Get yours today!

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  • Market Square setup during PrideFest 2011: a bird's eye view of the fun and the festivities at the Festival! For more information on booth sign-ups for vendors and non-profit organizations, take a look at the Registration tab above.
  • Pride at its finest: this haircolor was permanent, just like the ideals of Equality and Love. To find out more about local businesses and organizations that support these causes, view the Supporting Businesses tab above.
  • Our parade is a great opportunity to march and display your unique message to the community, as these fantastic individuals decided to do. It's a very colorful and festive downtown occasion! For more information on Parade sign-ups, check out the Events tab above.
  • As always, we are exceptionally grateful for our sponsors, both nationwide and in our community. Check out our Sponsors tab above to learn about these great organizations who support equality and love in East Tennessee!

2012 Pride Book

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Vendor information is up!

We’ve got the vendor information up and the registration form is live! Look under Registration – Vendor Information or just click here!

Night OUT at the Smokies

Night OUT at the Smokies Come out and catch a game with East Tennessee’s very own Smokies. We’ll have a private patio, tables, a waiter to keep us fed, and TV’s to make sure we don’t miss any of the (more…)

Community Involvement Meeting

Have you ever wondered what it takes to put on Knoxville PrideFest every year?  It takes YOU and lots of other hardworking and dedicated volunteers to make Pride a success.   With the move to World’s Fair Park this year (more…)