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October 15th-18th

2026 Arkansas PRIDEFest Week:

Wednesday, Oct 14th- Drag Bingo at Sticky’s Rock N Roll Chicken Shack, hosted by Kitty Kouture

Thursday, Oct 15th - Ms/Mr/Mx Central Arkansas Pride Pageant at Triniti Night Club, hosted by Athena Sinclair enter

Friday, Oct 16th - Arkansans for Autonomy at AR State Capitol

Friday, Oct 16th- AR PRIDEFest Meet and Greet with Spoken Word at Vino’s Bew Pub, hosted by Kai Coggin and Lydia von Hof, benefit for Arkansans for Autonomy

Saturday, Oct 17th - 14th annual Arkansas PRIDEFest and Parade on Capitol Avenue. Headliners: Adam Mac, Alexis Mateo, Dominique Sanchez. Hosted by Athena Sinclair

Saturday, Oct 17th - Pride After Party at Birdies Cabaret Theater and Lounge, hosted by LR Queer Girls

Sunday, Oct 18th - Brunch at Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, hosted by Athena Sinclair

Sunday, Oct 18th - the Cowgays at the Hall with Adam Mac, Brooke Eden, and Chris Houseman benefit for CAP

What to Expect the Main Event

Join us for the 14th Annual Arkansas PRIDEFest & Parade, hosted by Central Arkansas Pride.

Our 2026 theme, United in Pride, celebrates the strength, resilience, and unity of Arkansas’s LGBTQIA+ community and our allies. This year’s theme honors our shared history while uplifting hope, joy, inclusiveness, and collective power across the state. A community event for all to be themselves in a safe space.

October is LGBTQIA+ History and Coming Out Month, and at Central Arkansas Pride, Pride is more than a day or a month. It’s a year-round commitment.

arade • Live Entertainment • Two Food courts • Community Wellness Resources • Interactive Play Area •VIP Area

✨ Cultural Community space for expression, art, heritage preservation, and strengthening social capital

✨Free to attend • All are welcome. A gentle pause from the pace of everyday life. The Reset Retreat in the Yucca Valley is designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and return to yourself—through guided experiences, restorative space, and time to simply be.

❋ Intentional Structure

We blend guided moments, open exploration, and space to reflect—so the experience feels both focused and fluid.

❋ Collaborative Energy

Connection is a core part of the process. You’ll learn just as much from the group as from the content itself.

❋ Expert Facilitation

Led by experienced guides who know how to hold space, encourage participation, and keep things moving with purpose.

❋ A Supportive Space

Our events prioritize comfort, safety, and respect—so you can show up as you are and fully engage in the process.

Celebrate the LGBTQIA Community with our allieslife.
Friday Oct 16th

Arkansans for Autonomy : Pride with Purpose

As everyone arrives, we take time to settle in, get comfortable, and begin connecting with those around us. The journey starts here.

Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am

Group Activity

11:00am

Lunch Break

12:30pm

Creative Workshop

2:00pm

Dinner

6:30pm

Saturday October 17th Parade and PRIDEFest

Celebrate with peace, joy, and resilinece

Together, we pause to consider our goals, hopes, and direction. This is about aligning with ourselves and with the journey ahead. This is a chance to reconnect with what brought you here—your questions, your hopes, your turning points—and consider how they’ve shifted or deepened.

Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am

Group Activity

11:00am

Lunch Break

12:30pm

Creative Workshop

2:00pm

Dinner

6:30pm

Sunday Oct 18th

the Cowgays at the Hall

We explore the possibilities beyond this moment, making space for growth, action, and forward momentum. As we end our time together, we honor the experience, the growth, and the connections made along the way.

Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am

Group Activity

11:00am

Lunch Break

12:30pm

Creative Workshop

2:00pm

Dinner

6:30pm

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  • Browse our upcoming events to find the one that feels right for you. We host events year-round in all different locations and climates.

  • Sign up and pay all required fees to reserve your spot. If plans change, you can cancel up to 14 days before the retreat start to receive a 50% refund.

  • After booking, we'll send you a Welcome Packet with everything you need to know—detailed schedules, packing list recommendations, add-ons to consider, and more.

  • We'd recommend booking your transportation to and from the event as soon as possible, to ensure you can arrive without any complications or delays.

  • Now all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited for your new adventure.

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