Application

Entertainment- Arkansas PRIDEFest Oct 17th

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Deadline: Sep 04, 2026 11:00 pm (GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Oct 17, 2026 11:00 am - Oct 17, 2026 6:00 pm (CDT)
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Little Rock, Arkansas
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Free

About the application

LGBTQIA+ Pride Talent application -drag-vocalists-musicians-poetry-dance-magicians-other

About the event

The 14th annual 2026 Arkansas PRIDE Fest & Parade is scheduled for the weekend of October 17th! Our 2026 theme is " United in Pride 2.0" continuing and highlighting the tremendous response and support from across the state. This theme emphasizes unity across Arkansas's 2SLGBTQIA+ spectrum and allies while acknowledging our shared history and collective strength. This theme instills hope, joy, inclusiveness, and resilience. Get involved. Sponsors should email sponsor@ for our 2026 sponsor deck. We need your help in building and highlighting a more inclusive, progressive state, while retaining talent and encouraging businesses to recruit from the state's talented pool of LGBTQIA+ artists, students, professionals, and allies. Building a better state economically and socially. COME OUT and celebrate Arkansas' 2SLGBTQIA+ community in October, our history and coming-out month, and support our 365 programming. Check our website www. for announcements. PRIDE IS A JOYFUL DEFIANCE! Here's where you'll find the links to all the applications you need to be a part of this year's festival. Applications are OPEN! We invite you to join us on Capitol Avenue for the parade: as a vendor, show off your talent as an entertainer, or participate as a volunteer. ALL are welcome to be part of the movement for equality that began at the Stonewall Inn in 1969.
Central Arkansas Pride
Central Arkansas Pride
Central Arkansas Pride
Central Arkansas Pride

Terms & Conditions

Entertainment Policies
Central Arkansas Pride is accepting Arkansas applications from performing artists who are interested in appearing at the upcoming Arkansas PRIDE Fest. Performers of all genres are encouraged to participate. The Central Arkansas Pride Festival stage typically features performance artists (drag), bands, vocalists, musicians, comedians, dance troupes, and DJ's. 

Please include your proposed performance set (video/song list) in the application to be considered.

Compensation Policy
Not all performances are paid engagements. Speakers and Entertainers will not be compensated unless terms have been agreed upon in a written and signed contract with Central Arkansas Pride.

 We do accept volunteer performers, please note, all of our staff and volunteers are unpaid for their time and talent in support PRIDEFest for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Credits & Promotion
Your electronic images and bios can be used in the Official Pride Guide, online promotions, print, and press materials.

Media Release
By agreeing to perform, the artist acknowledges that there will be media, photographers, video, and other documentation systems on the site, and Central Arkansas Pride cannot be held responsible for the use of any images taken. Central Arkansas Pride reserves the right to use any images it controls for future advertising and promotion with no compensation to the artists. 

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Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • Type of Act Details
  • Act Details
  • Group Size
  • Set Length(s)
  • Biography
  • Cashapp
  • Venmo User Name
  • Previous Performance Venues
  • Community Connection
  • Performance Link #1
  • Performance Link #2
  • Comments
  • Agreement to Terms and Conditions

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 1
Entertainment-  Arkansas PRIDEFest Oct 17th
Entertainment- Arkansas PRIDEFest Oct 17th
14th Annual 2026 Arkansas PRIDE Fest and Parade -Saturday October 17, 2026