2018

Below are various forms of media about Spencer Pride!

IU Center for Rural Engagement (podcast) 09/2024

https://rural.indiana.edu/news/our-indiana/2024-09-episode-3.html

Simons Foundation “Drag Queens, Community, and the Total Solar Eclipse” (video) 05/2024

https://youtu.be/TW5qCGY4DeE?si=FY2TOJ3Jh7ybawrc

WTIU/WFIU “Spencer Pride Festival returns after COVID cancelation, festival ordinance” (video) 06/2022

https://youtu.be/O4A_5cme3tU?si=GyR8fW8vNDklLni_

“The Power of Pride” (video) 05/2022

https://youtu.be/WZkmIIXyNoQ?feature=shared

WTIU/WFIU “Spencer Pride, Businesses Look Forward to 2020 Festival” (video) 01/2020

https://youtu.be/RuSFABM-sPQ?si=QCWkfYdJymk5_cGT

Grass Fed Cinema “The Slower Path” (video) 09/2018

https://youtu.be/F4WCqTlD6aI?si=wCvHGjsh5-x2meMG

Boston Pride Guide “Projecting a Rural Rainbow” (article) 05/2018

Projecting a Rural Rainbow

Mic.com “Small Town, Big Pride” (article) 06/2017

https://www.mic.com/articles/179726/small-town-big-pride-spencer-indiana#.bWMLjSyto

Indianapolis Star “How this long-running LGBT Pride festival flourished in small-town Indiana” (article) 06/2017

https://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2017/06/01/rural-spencer-indiana-lgbt-pride-tradition-thrive/323214001/

RTV6 “Spencer, Indiana is turning the table on ‘small town’ stereotypes and looking toward the future” (video) 02/2017

https://www.wrtv.com/news/call-6-investigators/spencer-indiana-is-turning-the-table-on-small-town-stereotypes-and-looking-towards-the-future

10 Things to Expect at Spencer Pride, for First-Timers

by Jonathan
May 25, 2019May 25, 2019

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

Alternative Prom Provides Safety & Celebration for LGBTQ+ Teens

by Jonathan
May 6, 2019

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

by Jonathan
April 23, 2019

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

Design Contest Underway; Entries Due April 15th

by Jonathan
April 3, 2019

The official 2019 Spencer Pride Festival t-shirt design contest is now underway. Individuals interested in participating should review the requirements listed below. All entries are due by April 15th. The… Read More »Design Contest Underway; Entries Due April 15th

Why Volunteer?

by Jonathan
March 21, 2019

Volunteering to help others is a great way to stay active and vital in your community. Each hour you volunteer is valued at $24.69. Eight (8) hours per week can save a not-for… Read More »Why Volunteer?

Supporting Spencer Pride this #GivingTuesday & All Year

by Jonathan
November 24, 2018November 23, 2018

BY LESLIE NIEVES Here are some great ways to support Spencer Pride year-round, without costing you a cent! Kroger donates funds to nonprofits through your use of its Kroger Plus… Read More »Supporting Spencer Pride this #GivingTuesday & All Year

Grant Update

by Jonathan
November 23, 2018

BY JUDI EPP, TREASURER We have made wonderful progress with our grant process! We’ve received the first installment from the Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington of $1,700, $500 from the… Read More »Grant Update

Subtracting the Addition

by Jonathan
November 10, 2018November 23, 2018

BY JACOB BALASH Over the past few months, you may have noticed that we’ve spent a considerable amount of time trimming our rear at the center. While this is a… Read More »Subtracting the Addition

Spencer Pride Featured in Documentary Film

by Jonathan
September 28, 2018September 28, 2018

Grass Fed Cinema, run by filmmaker John Scott, released their latest documentary film on Thursday. The newest film, The Slower Path, features Spencer Pride. Grass Fed Cinema is a… Read More »Spencer Pride Featured in Documentary Film

Annual Meeting Has Huge Turnout

by Jonathan
August 8, 2018August 8, 2018

On Sunday, August 5th, fifty-three people came to the commUnity center for Spencer Pride’s Annual General Meeting. The attendees included volunteers as well as individuals from the community who were… Read More »Annual Meeting Has Huge Turnout

Annual General Meeting This Sunday: Public is Welcome

by Jonathan
July 31, 2018August 1, 2018

Each August, we host our Annual General Meeting. Despite the “blah” title, this meeting is a BIG DEAL! We want to show you what YOU have accomplished this year, along… Read More »Annual General Meeting This Sunday: Public is Welcome

Will You Be One of Our “50 From 50”?

by Jonathan
July 16, 2018

Do you believe in making Indiana a safer & more welcoming place? Then join Spencer Pride as one of the “50 From 50!” What is “50 From 50?” You know… Read More »Will You Be One of Our “50 From 50”?

Lots of Sunshine & Pride at 2018 Festival

by Jonathan
June 8, 2018

The 2018 Spencer Pride Festival took place this past Saturday in downtown Spencer. An estimated 3,000 people filled the courthouse lawn & adjacent streets shopping, participating in different activities, & enjoying… Read More »Lots of Sunshine & Pride at 2018 Festival

Spencer Downtown Businesses Increase Support for 2018 Festival

by Jonathan
May 30, 2018

One sign of the progress that Spencer Pride is making in the local community is certainly the number of downtown businesses who have chosen to participate in the festival marketplace. … Read More »Spencer Downtown Businesses Increase Support for 2018 Festival

Official 2018 Shirts On Sale

by Jonathan
May 27, 2018May 27, 2018

“Remember the Past, Create the Future” is the official theme of the 2018 Spencer Pride Festival. For our t-shirt design this year, we went a step further. It’s not enough… Read More »Official 2018 Shirts On Sale

Excitement Builds for Festival Marketplace

by Jonathan
May 26, 2018

The Spencer Pride Festival marketplace is bigger than ever this year; it’s also more diverse. In total, the marketplace consists of 110 organizations & businesses that are spread out throughout… Read More »Excitement Builds for Festival Marketplace

Spencer Pride Festival Approaching!

by Jonathan
May 24, 2018

On Saturday, June 2, the family-friendly Spencer Pride Festival returns to downtown Spencer. This year’s event marks the 12th annual Spencer Pride Festival. This family-friendly & admission-free event is sponsored… Read More »Spencer Pride Festival Approaching!

The Deets about Our 2018 Entertainment

by Jonathan
May 20, 2018May 20, 2018

In April the lineup of entertainment for the 2018 Spencer Pride Festival was announced. This year’s entertainers on the Ivy Tech Bloomington Stage include past favorites & hot new… Read More »The Deets about Our 2018 Entertainment

2018 Festival Entertainment

by Jonathan
April 29, 2018May 21, 2018

We are very excited to announce the entertainment lineup for this year’s festival. The lineup of diverse entertainers includes some crowd favorites, such as Quarryland, plus some new exciting performances,… Read More »2018 Festival Entertainment

2018

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 585, Spencer, IN 47460commUnity center Address: 17 E. Franklin Street, Spencer, IN 47460 (click for directions)commUnity center Telephone: (812) 652-5000Email: info@spencerpride.org (click to send an email)

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 585, Spencer, IN 47460
commUnity center Address: 17 E. Franklin Street, Spencer, IN 47460 (click for directions)
commUnity center Telephone: (812) 652-5000
Email: info@spencerpride.org (click to send an email)