2020 MasQUEERade Prom
by Cameron Glass, Iris Youth Director UPDATE: Unfortunately, due to the precautions in place to prevent further transmission of the COVID-19 virus, this event has been cancelled. Stay tuned for… Read More »2020 MasQUEERade Prom
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2019: A “Big Time” Year
by Jonathan Balash, Spencer Pride President Spencer Pride Supporters: Now that we’ve officially started 2020, I’ve been reflecting a lot upon the past year. With your help, Spencer Pride has… Read More »2019: A “Big Time” Year
Owen County Commissioners Pass Controversial Ordinance During Winter Storm “Watch”
As the wet snow of a winter storm fell to the ground, concerned citizens gathered in the first floor of the Owen County Courthouse last night to attend the county… Read More »Owen County Commissioners Pass Controversial Ordinance During Winter Storm “Watch”
Spencer Pride Responds to Revised Special Events Ordinance
This morning, just hours before the Owen County Commissioners are expected to vote on their revised Special Events ordinance, a copy of the ordinance was finally shared with the public. … Read More »Spencer Pride Responds to Revised Special Events Ordinance
In a Surprise Turn of Events, Proposed Events Ordinance Stalls
The first floor of the county courthouse was packed last night with more than 120 attendees, most of whom were present to learn about the fate of the proposed special… Read More »In a Surprise Turn of Events, Proposed Events Ordinance Stalls
Open Letter to the Owen County Commissioners
Commissioners Brothers, Williamson, & Burton: On behalf of the Spencer Pride Board of Directors, I am writing to provide our feedback on the recently proposed special events ordinance for Owen… Read More »Open Letter to the Owen County Commissioners
Spencer Pride Participates in Spencer Downtown Event Coalition
Supporters of Spencer’s Downtown Events showed up this evening at the Spencer Pride commUnity center for the first-ever meeting of the Spencer Downtown Event Coalition. More than 41 individuals were… Read More »Spencer Pride Participates in Spencer Downtown Event Coalition
Statement from the Spencer Board Board of Directors About Recent Gosport Hate Crime
The following statement statement was issued from the Spencer Pride Board of Directors today: During the first week of August, a mural near Gosport’s waterfront was vandalized with a swastika… Read More »Statement from the Spencer Board Board of Directors About Recent Gosport Hate Crime
Public Expresses Support for Downtown Events to County Commissioners
The “Special Events Ordinance” The Owen County Commissioners Meeting was bursting with attendees on Monday evening, due to a last-minute addition by Board President Brothers to discuss the ‘special events… Read More »Public Expresses Support for Downtown Events to County Commissioners
Generous Donation from Local Glass Artists Adorn commUnity center Entrance
On Sunday, a beautiful piece of stained glass art was hung in the transom over the main entrance to the Spencer Pride commUnity center, thanks to a generous donation from… Read More »Generous Donation from Local Glass Artists Adorn commUnity center Entrance
Annual Meeting Marks Major Milestones for Spencer Pride
The Annual Meeting of Spencer Pride, Inc., took place this past Sunday & marked several major milestones for the 13-year organization. Highlights included announcements about a reorganization of the Board… Read More »Annual Meeting Marks Major Milestones for Spencer Pride
10 Things to Expect at Spencer Pride, for First-Timers
Spencer Pride is an event that celebrates the beautiful diversity of our community. We are inclusive regardless of how you identify, whether that be lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, heterosexual, pansexual,… Read More »10 Things to Expect at Spencer Pride, for First-Timers
Camden’s Carnival & commUnity center Host Expanded Activities for 2019 Festival
There are plenty of activities planned for this year’s Spencer Pride Festival on June 1, in addition to the previously announced lineup of entertainment at two venues. The main activities… Read More »Camden’s Carnival & commUnity center Host Expanded Activities for 2019 Festival
2019 Spencer Pride Festival Entertainment Lineup
The entertainment lineup for this year’s Spencer Pride Festival is twice as long but equally as diverse as compared to last year. For the first time, the festival will feature… Read More »2019 Spencer Pride Festival Entertainment Lineup
Spencer’s Downtown Business Community Shows Support for Spencer Pride
SPENCER, INDIANA – As the number of days remaining until the 2019 Spencer Pride Festival is getting smaller, downtown business support for the event & for organizer Spencer Pride, Inc.… Read More »Spencer’s Downtown Business Community Shows Support for Spencer Pride
Lucky 13: Spencer Pride Festival Returns on June 1st
SPENCER, INDIANA – The 13th annual Spencer Pride Festival will take place on Saturday, June 1st. The well-known rural LGBTQ+ pride festival is the largest event held on the square of the Owen County Courthouse. This… Read More »Lucky 13: Spencer Pride Festival Returns on June 1st
Alternative Prom Provides Safety & Celebration for LGBTQ+ Teens
Iris Youth Group, a program of Spencer Pride, held an alternative prom for LGBTQ+ youth & allies on Saturday, May 4th. More than 100 teens registered for the event, representing… Read More »Alternative Prom Provides Safety & Celebration for LGBTQ+ Teens
Shorter Wins Design Contest
Grant Shorter, local graphic designer, has won the 2019 Festival T-Shirt Design Contest. Shorter will receive two free shirts for his efforts. Grant is no stranger to designing for Spencer… Read More »Shorter Wins Design Contest
Pride Leaders Targeted; Community Response Begins
Within weeks of the failure of the Indiana State Legislature to pass comprehensive hate crimes legislation, the home of two of Spencer Pride’s founders was the target of several incidents… Read More »Pride Leaders Targeted; Community Response Begins
2019 Spencer Pride Festival Marketplace
The 2019 Spencer Pride Festival is fast approaching! Vendor registration has been exceeding all prior records. As of April 30, 2019, the following vendors will be participating in our festival… Read More »2019 Spencer Pride Festival Marketplace