2016 Vendor Listing
2016 brings back many prior vendors as well as many new ones. We are always very please with the support of local businesses and organizations that choose to take part… Read More »2016 Vendor Listing
News
2016 Festival Entertainment Lineup Announced
The entertainment line-up for the 2016 Spencer Pride Festival is a diverse group of tremendously talented artists. From honky-tonk to blues, from instrumental music to tribal dance, from choirs to… Read More »2016 Festival Entertainment Lineup Announced
Is it Possible to Legislate Dignity? (My Voice, by Kim Fidler)
Happy spring! Now that the legislative session is over, it is time to discuss what was and was not accomplished. My friends, I am sorry to say that this will… Read More »Is it Possible to Legislate Dignity? (My Voice, by Kim Fidler)
Sweet Owen Community Cleanup
A drive down any road in Owen County yields lovely views of fields, woods, spring-blooming trees, . . . and roadside trash. Spencer Pride and the Owen County Garden Club… Read More »Sweet Owen Community Cleanup
Suzanne Westenhoefer to Host Spencer Pride
On Friday, Spencer Pride made a big announcement on Facebook. Suzanne Westenhoefer, the groundbreaking comedian, will be hosting the 2016 Spencer Pride Festival! This is major news for the rural pride… Read More »Suzanne Westenhoefer to Host Spencer Pride
Spring Cleanup at the Owen County Public Library (My Voice, by Eric Jones)
Earlier today, Spencer Pride continued its march toward its 10-year anniversary with our February community service event – Clean up at the Owen County Public Library. The Library will be… Read More »Spring Cleanup at the Owen County Public Library (My Voice, by Eric Jones)
10th Anniversary Scholarship Winner Announced
We are thrilled to announce that the Spencer Pride & White River Valley PFLAG 10th Anniversary Scholarship Award winner is Spencer Biery! The scholarship was intended to recognize a local… Read More »10th Anniversary Scholarship Winner Announced
Love. (My Voice, by Kim Fidler)
With February being the month to celebrate love, I thought it fitting to discuss some of the characteristics that may lead to love (more specifically, romantic love). Some of these… Read More »Love. (My Voice, by Kim Fidler)
Spencer Pride Board Issues Letter to Indiana Legislators & Governor Pence
This past week, the Spencer Pride Inc. Board of Directors issued a letter to several local and prominent legislators in the Indiana General Assembly. The letter was also issued to… Read More »Spencer Pride Board Issues Letter to Indiana Legislators & Governor Pence
Tell Your Elected Officials to Support LGBT Equality! (My Voice, by Kim Fidler)
During his State of the State address, Governor Mike Pence, stated that he would prioritize religious freedom over civil rights protections for LGBT citizens of Indiana. While he also stated… Read More »Tell Your Elected Officials to Support LGBT Equality! (My Voice, by Kim Fidler)
A Decade of Diversity
We are very pleased to announce that the 2016 Spencer Pride Festival theme is “A Decade of Diversity.” This theme was selected through a months-long process of nominations from our… Read More »A Decade of Diversity
2016 T-Shirt Design Contest
We are happy to announce our 5th annual Spencer Pride Festival T-shirt Design Contest! Results from our prior years have resulted in fabulous designs for our “Free to Be” &… Read More »2016 T-Shirt Design Contest
An Extra Helping Hand at the Tivoli
Although it seemed that everyone was excited for Star Wars: The Force Awakens to come to the historic Tivoli Theatre, no one was more eager than the Spencer Pride volunteers!… Read More »An Extra Helping Hand at the Tivoli
Tea Time (My Voice, by Julie Seibert)
Julie Seibert, a new volunteer with Spencer Pride, was one of the individuals who participated in the Multi-Generational Tea event coordinated by the Prism Youth Community – Bloomington. The event… Read More »Tea Time (My Voice, by Julie Seibert)
Resolving to (Make) Change for the Better (My Voice, by Kim Fidler)
I had the opportunity in November to attend a celebration of life for the father of a very dear friend. I heard many people speak and some people sing. We… Read More »Resolving to (Make) Change for the Better (My Voice, by Kim Fidler)
Need a Last Minute Gift Idea?
Do you still need to pick up a belated holiday gift for a loved one? Consider making a donation to Spencer Pride, Inc. in honor of them! It’s the kind… Read More »Need a Last Minute Gift Idea?
Wanting to Register for the 2016 Spencer Pride Festival?
Are you looking for information about the 2016 Spencer Pride Festival, including our participation portal (where you can sign up to be a vendor, sponsor, or both)? Our online application forms… Read More »Wanting to Register for the 2016 Spencer Pride Festival?
Mixing it Up at our Holiday Party
The 2015 Spencer Pride holiday party was an occasion to celebrate for more than one reason this year. In addition to helping thank the many volunteers for their hard work… Read More »Mixing it Up at our Holiday Party
10th Anniversary Donation Made to Art Guild
As a part of our 10th anniversary activities, we were proud to recently present a $300 check to the Owen County Art Guild in support of their wonderful work in… Read More »10th Anniversary Donation Made to Art Guild
Spreading Cheer (MY VOICE, by Kim Fidler)
As the Christmas holiday approaches and the stores are already stocked with gifts, decorations, and more, I cannot help but think about how some people will go into debt in… Read More »Spreading Cheer (MY VOICE, by Kim Fidler)