#PridePostponed
by Jonathan Balash, President This web post was originally printed in the Spencer Pride Volunteer Quarterly Newsletter. To receive a copy of the digital newsletter, please send an e-mail to… Read More »#PridePostponed
Spencer Pride Festival
2020 Festival Announcement (#PridePostponed)
Last night the Spencer Pride Board of Directors voted to postpone the 2020 Spencer Pride Festival due to the health & safety concerns associated with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As… Read More »2020 Festival Announcement (#PridePostponed)
Spencer Pride COVID-19 Program Updates
Given the evolving COVID-19/Coronovirus situation, Spencer Pride’s Board of Directors has had to make several difficult decisions. Spencer Pride commUnity Center Effective yesterday through April 14, the Spencer Pride commUnity… Read More »Spencer Pride COVID-19 Program Updates
2020 Spencer Pride Festival Approved
Tonight the Spencer Town Council approved Spencer Pride’s proposal for street closures & other support related to our 14th annual event, which will take place on June 6, 2020. (We… Read More »2020 Spencer Pride Festival Approved
Loving with Actions & In Truth
This letter was co-written by Spencer Pride’s executive leaders, president Jonathan A. Balash & vice president Katie Zuber. “Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with… Read More »Loving with Actions & In Truth
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”
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
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
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
Lots of Sunshine & Pride at 2018 Festival
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
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
“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
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!
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
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
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
Spencer Pride Participates in Regional InterPride Conference
This past weekend, volunteers from Spencer Pride attended InterPride Region 4’s conference in Detroit, Michigan. Region 4 includes the following states: Minnesota, North & South Dakota, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Missouri,… Read More »Spencer Pride Participates in Regional InterPride Conference
