Director’s Corner – John
Each month, the directors of Spencer Pride will be bringing you a bit of themselves. This will be a way for the directors to share a more personal side with… Read More »Director’s Corner – John
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Pride Packs Available On eBay
Did you know we have a store on eBay? We have Pride Gift Packs available. Each pack has a 3’x5′ flag, a bracelet, a pin, and shoelaces. If… Read More »Pride Packs Available On eBay
Who is Spencer Pride?
Officially speaking, Spencer Pride is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that is 100% volunteer-fueled. We work collectively, by engaging our community, to help make Indiana a more welcoming place for ALL… Read More »Who is Spencer Pride?
2021 Spencer Pride Festival Recap, Part 5 (of 5): Sponsor-Fueled & Volunteer-Driven
Planning and executing the 2021 Spencer Pride Festival took thousands of volunteer hours and the support of many organizations who financially supported the event. Nathaniel Clawson first attended the Spencer… Read More »2021 Spencer Pride Festival Recap, Part 5 (of 5): Sponsor-Fueled & Volunteer-Driven
2021 Spencer Pride Festival Recap, Part 4 (of 5): The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?
While the day was a bit windy, the cool October temperatures were a welcome site for many attendees, accustomed to visiting much hotter festivals in late Spring and early Summer.… Read More »2021 Spencer Pride Festival Recap, Part 4 (of 5): The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?
2021 Spencer Pride Festival Recap, Part 3 (of 5): So. Much. Fun.
There was a lot happening at the festival, in addition to the huge marketplace. With multiple downtown businesses participating and two entertainment venues with all-day lineups, there was no shortage… Read More »2021 Spencer Pride Festival Recap, Part 3 (of 5): So. Much. Fun.
2021 Spencer Pride Festival Recap, Part 2 (of 5): A Busy Day
The tremendous efforts of Spencer Pride’s planning for the 2021 Spencer Pride Festival clearly paid off on Saturday. Guests flooded downtown Spencer for the event and shared high praise throughout… Read More »2021 Spencer Pride Festival Recap, Part 2 (of 5): A Busy Day
2021 Spencer Pride Festival Recap, Part 1 (of 5): Two Long Years and Two Big Challenges
SPENCER, IN – Downtown Spencer was filled with laughter, music, & smiles on Saturday for the 14th annual Spencer Pride Festival, hosted by Owen County not-for-profit Spencer Pride, Inc. This… Read More »2021 Spencer Pride Festival Recap, Part 1 (of 5): Two Long Years and Two Big Challenges
Why Our Son Won’t Stop Talking About Spencer Pride
Written by Jonathan Balash (Spencer Pride’s President & one of Truman’s dads) The Spencer Pride Festival makes its long-awaited return to downtown Spencer this Saturday, October 16, after more than… Read More »Why Our Son Won’t Stop Talking About Spencer Pride
5 Tips to GET READY for Spencer Pride
Put the festival on your calendar. Whether that be in your planner, your phone’s calendar app, or that special place in your head, be sure that the 2021 Spencer Pride… Read More »5 Tips to GET READY for Spencer Pride
Spencer Pride commUnity center Celebrates 5 Years
This weekend, the Spencer Pride commUnity center was bustling with people there to celebrate the facility’s fifth anniversary. Hundreds of people came by to partake in rainbow cupcakes & cold… Read More »Spencer Pride commUnity center Celebrates 5 Years
Pride & COVID-19
The 2021 Spencer Pride Festival will take place this year, after having been cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the pandemic continues, widespread availability of the vaccine… Read More »Pride & COVID-19
2021 Spencer Pride Festival Marketplace To Be Largest Ever
The marketplace at the 2021 Spencer Pride Festival is set to be the largest one yet in the event’s 15-year history. This is sure to please festival attendees, who find… Read More »2021 Spencer Pride Festival Marketplace To Be Largest Ever
Spencer Pride Festival Planned for October 16
Spencer Pride is eagerly anticipating its 14th annual festival, which will take place on October 16 this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This rural, small-town LGBTQ+ Pride Festival has… Read More »Spencer Pride Festival Planned for October 16
Spencer Pride Annual Meeting Full of Reflection & Excitement
On Sunday, nearly 40 people turned out to participate in Spencer Pride’s Annual Meeting. The event, which took place in the meeting room of the Spencer Pride commUnity center, limited… Read More »Spencer Pride Annual Meeting Full of Reflection & Excitement
How to Start a Pride in Your Community
On this anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall Riots, the acknowledgement of which led to the establishment of what we now know as “Pride” events, we wanted to take a few… Read More »How to Start a Pride in Your Community
Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month with Spencer Pride
Join us in June at our commUnity center or online for our “Pride — with Pets at Our Side” events. We are celebrating and fundraising for the commUnity center –… Read More »Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month with Spencer Pride
commUnity center Rainbow Rehab Update
Written by Jonathan Balash, Spencer Pride President The Spencer Pride commUnity center’s Rainbow Rehab project is well underway in downtown Spencer, with several recent changes visible from both the outside… Read More »commUnity center Rainbow Rehab Update
Spencer Pride Hosts Virtual AIDS Quilt Display
In commemoration of World AIDS Day (December 1), Spencer Pride is taking part in the first-ever fully virtual display of the Memorial AIDS Quilt. The quilt is managed by the… Read More »Spencer Pride Hosts Virtual AIDS Quilt Display
Welcome to Pride Week 2020
Greetings! I am excited to welcome you to join us for our 2020 Pride Week festivities, which kick off tomorrow & last through next Sunday, October 18. This year has… Read More »Welcome to Pride Week 2020