06/17/2026
Aww yiss, it's almost time for the biggest, gayest event of the year!!
🌈 HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! The Big Gay Pride Market in Madison, WI is fully scheduled and ready to roll! All we need is YOU! 🏳️🌈
❤️ June 19th, 20th, 21st at Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wisconsin 🧀 Presented by our premiere sponsor, The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce! ✨
🛍️ All weekend - shop over 250 vendors from all over the Midwest and America! 🚫 NO AI merch! We screen every vendor to ensure you get the best small business shopping experience possible!
⭐ Friday, June 19th:
🧡 NIGHT MARKET! 🚫 18+ Only, 5-10pm 🎟️ Ticketed entry includes: FREE PARKING, exclusive NSFW vendors, goodie bag for the first 500 entrants, and so much more!
🐾 Our popular Furry Fashion Show returns! Friday night at 5:45! Included in your night market ticket!
✨ NEW ✨ Attend our first ever Big Gay Market Pageant! Contestants will compete for the title of Mx. / Ms. / Mr. Big Gay Market, with exclusive prizes!
🌙 Night Market tickets are AVAILABLE at thebiggaymarketllc.com 💦 purchase in advance or at the door!
💚 Saturday, June 20th, 10am-5pm ✨ Open to all ages and FREE to attend!
🏳️⚧️ Q***r and Trans Youth Resources Fair - 10am-2pm! Talk directly with healthcare providers and local orgs to learn how you can support youth in your life. Lots of fun activities and free face painting! 🖌️
🎭 Comedy show! ⭐ 12-1:30pm ⭐ Our Minneapolis comedy crew returns with a brand new line-up of laughs! Featuring returning favorite Gabby OK, black comedy group Blackout, and musical geniuses Lady Punks! Tickets are live!
🩷 Our free to attend Speaker Series will be happening throughout the day, with a full schedule posted at the event!
🎫 BINGO! Starting at 3pm 🙌 Join host Cynthia Mooseknuckle for an afternoon of paint daubers and delightfully raunchy banter! Bingo tickets available online - compete for prizes valued at over $100 each!
👠 Our ever popular Drag Show will feature the winner of our Pageant, as well as premiere talent from across Wisconsin! Show starts at 7pm - tickets available now!
😷 Sunday, June 21st - 10am-2pm. MASKS REQUIRED!
👕 Clothing and Trinket Swap - all day! Hosted by Trans Night @ Crucible and Thorp St. Trinket Trade!
✨ Artist workshops coming soon!
