AVL STONEWALL FEST

AVL Stonewall Fest Main Event Lineup

Asheville Yards · June 27, 2026

Dueling DJs Main Stage & Rooftop Lounge Dueling DJs will keep the energy flowing all day long with live sets from both the Main Stage and the elevated rooftop lounge. Blending nonstop music, crowd energy, and seamless transitions between performances, the DJs will create an immersive festival atmosphere from day into night.

Divine, The Bearded Lady Official MC & Live Drag Performance A beloved staple of the Asheville LGBTQ+ scene, Divine is known for dazzling crowds with bold energy, sharp wit, comedy, and larger-than-life stage presence.

Lyrica Live Musical Performance Asheville artist Lyrica brings an unforgettable blend of soul, R&B, funk, and conscious lyricism to the stage with a live performance full of energy, rhythm, and powerful vocals.

Festival Grounds at Asheville Yards Shop · Eat · Drink · Socialize Shop, explore, eat, drink, and socialize with 40+ local vendors, artists, and makers.

Full Schedule

3-Day Event 26 · 27 · 28 June 2026 · Asheville, NC

Friday · June 26th

5:30 PM

Stonewall Weekend Kickoff Party

Hosted at Radical Hotel Rooftop Bar — kick off the weekend in style with the community high above Asheville.

📍 75 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801

Free Event

11:30 PM

Stonewall Drag Show

O'Henry's — NC's oldest bar, celebrating 50 years this year. A legendary night to kick off the weekend in style.

Free Event

Saturday · June 27th

★ Main Event

2 PM – 8 PM

Festival Main Event

The heart of AVL Stonewall Fest. Live performances, vendors, artists, and the full community at Asheville Yards.

📍 75 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801

Free Event

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10 PM

O'Henry's Underground — Anthem

The after-party goes underground at O'Henry's. Theme night: Anthem. Dance, sweat, celebrate.

$10 Admission

Sunday · June 28th

Afternoon

Drag Show at New Belgium

Produced by Bearded Lady Productions at New Belgium. Food vendors on-site. A free show for the whole community.

Free Event

4 PM

Beer City Bears

A gathering with the bears and their admirers to celebrate the bear community.

Free Event

4 PM – 7 PM

Steppin' Out for Stonewall

Featuring Steppin' Out AVL. Close out the weekend moving together.

Free Event

Our Story

History Made Here.

Since

1969

◆ AVL 2026 ◆

It started with a fight. On June 28, 1969, trans women of color and drag performers and others refused to be pushed out of the Stonewall Inn in New York City. Their resistance ignited the modern LGBTQIA2+ rights movement — and the world has honored that courage every June since.

Asheville is one of the South's most forward-thinking cities — and its Pride roots run deep. AVL Stonewall Fest brings June Pride back, honoring that legacy with something bigger, bolder, and built for this moment. June 26–28, 2026.

Grounded in the courage of those who came before — loud, proud, and not going anywhere.

AVL Stonewall Fest is a celebration bringing together performers, artists, vendors, food, and the full fabric of this community. No gatekeeping.

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Get In.

AVL Stonewall Fest is made by the community, for the community. Vendors, artists, food trucks, performers, nonprofits, and volunteers — you're what makes this real.

Artists, Vendors & Makers

Claim a 10×10 ft space and put your products in front of a crowd that genuinely wants to discover you.

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SOLD OUT

Nonprofits

Space for Asheville-based mission-driven orgs. Apply — spots go fast.

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Performers & Volunteers

Stage energy and volunteer power are the heartbeat of this festival. Step up and make it happen.

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Sponsorship

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Where It Matters.

Real visibility with a real community. Sponsoring AVL Stonewall Fest isn't just advertising — it's a statement about who you are and what you stand for.

Visionary Community Sponsor

$5,000

Leadership-level visibility for brands that want to stand at the forefront of AVL Stonewall Fest.

Premier logo placement at the top of the homepage with a direct link to your company
Featured logo placement on the main stage banner
Featured logo on jumbotron at Saturday festival
Prominent recognition on the festival sponsor page with logo and link
Logo and company description featured on the official event map
Recognition on the official AVL Stonewall Fest thank-you wall at the festival booth
Logo placement on primary printed festival materials where sponsor logos appear
Priority 10×10 vendor space in a high-visibility festival area
4 scheduled on-stage recognitions by festival emcees
6 VIP bar tickets
8 dedicated social media mentions across festival channels
Post-event Sponsor Impact Report

Become a Sponsor

Champion Community Sponsor

$2,500

Strong cross-channel recognition for sponsors who want meaningful visibility and community alignment.

Featured logo placement in the middle section of the homepage
Prominent recognition on the festival sponsor page with logo and link
Logo and company description featured on the official event map
Recognition on the official AVL Stonewall Fest thank-you wall at the festival booth
Featured logo on jumbotron at Saturday festival
Priority 10×10 vendor space in a featured festival area
2 scheduled on-stage recognitions by festival emcees
4 VIP bar tickets
4 dedicated social media mentions across festival channels
Post-event Sponsor Impact Report

Become a Sponsor

Pillar Community Sponsor

$1,000

A solid community-facing presence for businesses and organizations supporting AVL Stonewall Fest.

Logo placement in the lower section of the homepage
Logo featured on the festival sponsor page
Logo and company description featured on the official event map
Recognition on the official AVL Stonewall Fest thank-you wall at the festival booth
Standard 10×10 vendor space
2 VIP bar tickets

Become a Sponsor

Partner Community Sponsor

$500

Foundational support recognition for those who want to be visibly part of making the festival possible.

Name and link featured on the festival sponsor page
Recognition on the official AVL Stonewall Fest thank-you wall at the festival booth
Included in a group thank-you social media post

Become a Sponsor

Community Circle of Friends

Individual donors are honored on our interactive Community Wall — a living tribute to the people who make this possible.

$100

Join the Circle