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Indy Gay Market Joins Indy Pride Festival for a Groundbreaking Celebration at White River State ParkINDIANAPOLIS, IN — Indy Pride is coming home, and the Indy Gay Market is moving in!
In an exciting expansion of two beloved community staples, the Indy Gay Market will be a featured highlight of the Indy Pride Festival on June 13 and 14 in 2026.
What began as a small, courageous gathering has evolved into one of the Midwest’s premier summer celebrations. This year’s festival marks a "back to basics" milestone, featuring an expanded footprint across Military Park, Celebration Plaza, White River State Park, and the Indiana State Museum Lawn. This growth ensures more space than ever for the performers, community organizations, and the vibrant local artists of the Indy Gay Market who define the spirit of the city.
Event Details
The Indy Gay Market at Indy Pride Festival will operate during the following hours:
Saturday, June 13: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sunday, June 14: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Note: Vendors have the flexibility to open early or extend their stay to enjoy the festival’s full energy.
Exclusive Opportunity for Local LGBTQ2S+ Creators
To champion the local creative economy, Indy Pride is offering an exclusive, discounted vendor rate specifically for Indy Gay Market participants. This initiative aims to keep the festival accessible for the grassroots artists and makers who power the community.
Discounted Vendor Pricing:
Saturday Only: $100
Sunday Only: $75
Full Weekend: $175
Important: This is a limited-time offer available only to the first 150 sign-ups. The registration deadline is May 1, 2026, or until spots are sold out.
Link to the application: https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=45630
To provide a seamless experience, vendors participating in both days are permitted to leave their setups in their designated spots overnight.
Celebrating Queer Joy and Growth:
"This is a place to honor our journey and lift each other up,” says Indy Gay Market President, Hannah Hadley. “With more space than ever, this is our biggest market to date. This homecoming also serves as a graduation: after three years of growth under Indy Pride’s fiscal sponsorship, Indy Gay Market is officially launching as a standalone 501(c)3 in 2026!"
"The Indy Gay Market represents the heart of our community: local creators, small businesses, and queer voices coming together in celebration. Expanding this within our Pride footprint is exactly what this next chapter is about; creating more space, more visibility, and more opportunity for our LGBTQ+ community to show up, be seen, and thrive. This partnership is about intentionally investing in LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and artists, and deepening our commitment to the community that makes it so powerful."
— Jen Carruthers, Executive Director, Indy Pride
Attendees can expect a weekend dedicated to authentic self-expression, local craftsmanship, and community solidarity in the heart of Indianapolis.
About Indy Gay Market:
The Indy Gay Market is a curated marketplace dedicated to showcasing LGBTQ+ artists, makers, and small business owners, fostering a space of belonging and economic support within the queer community.
About Indy Pride:
Indy Pride, Inc. exists to unite and serve the LGBTQ+ community of Central Indiana through leadership, advocacy, and celebratory events.
For more information or media inquiries, please visit indygaymarket.com or follow us on social media at @indygaymarket.
Contact: Hannah Hadley, Indy Gay Market President at [email protected]
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Event Venue
White River State Park, 801 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2734, United States
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