Carrollton Pride Festival | Carrollton Rainbow

Stronger Together at Carrollton Pride 2026

The Carrollton Pride Festival is a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community in the West Georgia area, built on the belief that we are Stronger Together. Join us as we showcase talented artists, live entertainment, enjoy local food trucks, and explore a community market featuring merchandise vendors, advocacy groups, and wellness partners.

This is a family-friendly event where everyone is welcome to come as they are. By gathering as a community, we show our support and amplify our collective positivity. Our event remains free and open to ALL—from families and allies to local businesses and faith leaders. Come pull up a chair at our table for a day of love, acceptance, and unity!

When: Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 11 AM – 4 PM Where: University of West Georgia Campus Ballroom

Community Partnerships & Access to Resources

In rural west Georgia, access to resources are limited for the queer community. Having regional and national LGBTQIA+ resources in a room side-by-side with affirming local churches, healthcare providers who respect their patients’ identities, and the area’s largest employers who value diversity & inclusion, we can be a conduit for the LGBTQIA+ and the community at large and empower everyone to be their authentic selves and live their lives to the fullest.

Retail Vendor & Food Markets

Last year, the Carrollton Pride Festival attracted at least 2500 attendees from at least nine surrounding counties, bringing thousands of shopping and dining dollars from outside the community to our 100+ festival retail vendors and to the greater dining, entertainment & retail businesses in our local economy. We also had live music and ended the day with an 18+ drag show. This year, expect more vendors, more diversity in products and services and more food vendors to chose from!

Celebration & Representation
of the LGBTQ+ Community

We aim to raise awareness and promote understanding of LGBTQIA+ issues and believe that it is essential to celebrate the diversity and resilience of our community. We seek to foster a sense of belonging and connection within our community, creating a safe and supportive space for individuals to express themselves and connect with others who share their experiences.

Awareness & Advocacy for LGBTQ+ Equality

The Carrollton Pride Festival is an opportunity for community members to connect with advocates who support policies and laws that promote equality and protect the rights of LGBTQIA+ individuals.

We believe that when members of the LGBTQIA+ individuals, community leaders & community members can have good-faith conversations without fear of judgment or condemnation, we can combat and repair bigotry and become a conduit for change.