Terre Haute Pride Fest 2026

LOGISTICS WHAT TO BRING: We suggest bringing a chair or blanket to sit in front of the amphitheater to view our entertainment lineup, money for any purchases at our vendor booths, and your friends and family! (Sunscreen is also always a good idea.) HOW TO ENTER: Please enter through the event entrances marked by RAINBOWS (arches, flags, balloons, etc.). We prefer that guests enter through our Main Entrance as listed on the map. Additional entrances are located on the south and north sides of the event. Bags will be checked and metal detecting wands will be used upon entry. TICKETS & WRISTBANDS: The event is FREE for all attendees! Please reserve your ticket online in advance - donations are encouraged. Tickets will be scanned upon entry. All attendees must wear a wristband provided by Pride Fest volunteers at the event entrance to enter and participate in the event. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO PRIDE FEST: The Terre Haute Public Transportation System has added stops during Pride Fest! Pick-up times will take place at the Terre Haute Transfer Center located at 750 Cherry St., Terre Haute, IN 47807: 2:45pm, Honey Creek Bus Line 3:45pm, Honey Creek Bus Line 4:45pm, Honey Creek Bus Line 6:15pm, S 7th Bus Line 7:15pm, S 7th Bus Line 8:15pm, S 7th Bus Line Drop off will be at 1st and Farrington (Fairbanks Park, YMCA Parking Lot)! ESSENTIALS FOOD & DRINKS: There will be food and drink vendors to enjoy! Come hungry! WATER: A water station provided by Baesler’s Market will be located next to the amphitheater. We request a donation to help fund the Pride Center. Thanks, Baesler’s! RESTROOMS: Park restrooms and portable restrooms will be available between the playground and amphitheater. [Please note: indoor restrooms will be closed to the public during the drag show for entertainer use.] SEATING: There are seating areas and grass space in the amphitheater. You can bring chairs and blankets for the stage viewing area as well as the grassy areas throughout the park. PETS: Pets are so welcome! Please be sure they are leashed. If your pet needs to use the restroom, please take them outside the event area, and please collect and dispose of any waste. ACCESSIBILITY: Entrances to the event are mobility devices accessible. Accessibility information will be available at the Pride Center booth. If you need a break away, feel free to come back and enjoy the fun whenever you want! VENDORS: We have ~100 vendors offering a variety of resources, products, activities, and experiences! Make sure to stop by each booth to learn more. KID-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES: The entire event is family and kid friendly! Vendors will have activities, games, prizes, and more. ENTERTAINMENT: We have many amazing performers including musicians, performers, and a drag show! PERFORMER TIPS: We will have tip boxes on the stage for each performer for cash tips. If you don’t have cash, a majority of the performers accept electronic tips. SAFETY INFORMATION: The Terre Haute Police Department (THPD) will provide security for the event and will staff a security booth by the amphitheater. Information regarding safety procedures are below. WEATHER: Terre Haute Pride Fest will take place rain or shine. Weather will be monitored by Terre Haute Police Department officers, dispatch, and event leads. In case of thunderstorms, lightning, or tornado warnings, vendors and attendees will be instructed via PA system to seek shelter indoors or in vehicles. Once the weather clears, we will resume the festivities. THUNDERSTORMS/LIGHTENING: Activities stop immediately if thunder is heard or lightning is seen. All individuals will be instructed to move indoors or to their vehicles. The 30-30 Rule for Lightning Safety will be observed: if thunder follows lightning within 30 seconds, seek shelter; wait 30 minutes after the last thunder to resume activities. STRONG WINDS (20+ MPH): All portable tents will be evacuated. TORNADO WATCH/WARNING: Outdoor activities stop, and event grounds are evacuated. EXTREME WEATHER: Move to a sturdy building or vehicle; if none are available, crouch low in a ditch or depression away from trees and structures. The event may resume if conditions clear. THREAT OF VIOLENCE: We have a policy to treat all threats and rumors of violence as real. Attendees are encouraged to communicate if they feel they are in danger of bodily harm or consider a threat to be immediate to the nearest THPD Police Officer, volunteer, or call 911. EMERGENCY CONTACT - CALL 911 & GET HELP: For any immediate emergency, call 911. For help, locate the nearest Terre Haute Police Department (THPD) officer or event lead for assistance. MEDICAL EMERGENCY - CONTACT EVENT SECURITY: Immediately notify a THPD officer assigned to the event. Call 911 and alert event staff. If trained, provide First Aid/CPR until medical help arrives. Keep the area clear for first responders. EVACUATION PROCEDURES - FOLLOW PA INSTRUCTIONS: In the event of evacuation, instructions will be broadcast over the PA system. Move calmly to nearby public buildings or your vehicle. Leave tents, equipment, and personal belongings behind. Assist those who may need help. EMERGENCY SHELTER - RETURN TO VEHICLE OR BUILDING: For severe weather or general evacuation, return to your vehicle or enter a nearby public building. Listen for PA announcements and follow all instructions. ACTIVE THREAT - RUN, HIDE, FIGHT: If safe, RUN toward a secure location or police officers. If escape is not possible, HIDE behind solid objects, stay low, and silence devices. As a last resort, FIGHT to defend yourself until help arrives. Follow instructions from THPD immediately. SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY - REPORT IT: Report unusual behavior, unattended bags, or suspicious objects to staff or THPD immediately. Do not touch suspicious items. Stay alert and aware of your surroundings. FIRE EMERGENCY - EVACUATE: Alert others and move calmly toward the nearest exit route. Leave tents and equipment behind. Assist those who may need help. Move to a safe assembly area away from the park structures. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - AVOID THE AREA: If a spill or strange odor occurs, move away from the area immediately. Do not attempt to clean or handle the material. Follow instructions from THPD or event staff. NATURAL GAS LEAK - MOVE AWAY: Leave the area immediately and report the smell of gas to THPD or event staff. Do not use phones or electrical devices near the leak. POWER OUTAGE - STAY CALM: Report outages to event staff. NO WEAPONS OR RESTRICTED ITEMS - PROHIBITED AT EVENT: Weapons of any kind, including firearms and ammunition, are not permitted. Fireworks, flares, illegal drugs, open flames, grills, ATVs, and motorcycles are prohibited. TOBACCO AND ALCOHOL - NOT PERMITTED: The event is tobacco-, smoke-, and vape-free. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed. NO NUDITY - FOLLOW LOCAL LAWS: While we do not want to limit self-expression, the local laws and policies need to be followed. We ask you to observe the simple rule of swimsuit covering. If you can wear it to a public pool, you are good to go. PERSONAL ITEMS - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: You are responsible for your belongings, including items left in unattended tents. The event is not responsible for lost or damaged property.