Pride in Pontiac 2026: Still Here, Still Proud | Oakland County, MI
Pontiac, Michigan has never had a Pride. That changes on August 14, 2026.
Pride in Pontiac 2026: Still Here, Still Proud is a full-day celebration of the LGBTQ+ community at The Crofoot in downtown Pontiac, Michigan — Oakland County's most iconic live music venue. This is Michigan Pride done differently: rooted in the community that needs it most, produced by locals, for locals.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Friday, August 14, 2026
VIP Early Access: 11:00 AM (Presale Only)
Free Wristband Entry: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM (All Ages)
Ticketed Evening: 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM (21+)
Venue: The Crofoot, 1 S Saginaw St, Pontiac, MI 48342
WHAT TO EXPECT
Live drag performances featuring Michigan's top drag entertainers
LGBTQ+-owned and allied vendor marketplace
Live music and DJ sets throughout the day
Community organizations and resources on site
All-ages afternoon (noon–9PM) | 21+ evening bar and ticketed show
VIP lounge, complimentary drink ticket, and meet & greet access (presale only)
TICKETS
Free wristbands available at the door from noon — no ticket needed for the afternoon. Early Bird GA () gets you in for the evening at the best price — limited quantity. Standard GA () and VIP Presale () also available. VIP is presale only — not available at the door.
WHY PONTIAC?
Pontiac is Oakland County's city. It's home to one of the most vibrant and underserved LGBTQ+ communities in Southeast Michigan — and it has never had a Pride of its own. Pride in Pontiac 2026 is here to change that. Produced by Broken Arrow Entertainment LLC in partnership with Unorthodox Drag, this event is the beginning of something permanent for the Pontiac LGBTQ+ community.
Whether you're coming from Detroit, Auburn Hills, Birmingham, Waterford, Clarkston, Troy, Royal Oak, or anywhere across Oakland County and Metro Detroit — this is your Pride too.
SPONSORS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Proudly supported by B Nektar Meadery, The Crofoot, and community partners across Southeast Michigan. Interested in sponsoring Oakland County's first Pride? Contact us at [email protected].
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About this Event
Pride in Pontiac 2026: Still Here. Still Proud.
Friday, August 14, 2026 at The Crofoot in Pontiac, Michigan.
Pride in Pontiac is being built as the city's first full LGBTQ+ Pride celebration: a community-rooted, locally led day-and-night gathering for visibility, connection, performance, resources, and joy.
This is not an outside promoter dropping into Pontiac for one night. The event is led by local organizers already producing programming at The Crofoot and building toward an annual Pride tradition for the city.
Why Pontiac, Why Now
- Pontiac has no dedicated queer venue or established city Pride event.
- Oakland County has a large LGBTQ+ community, but many major Pride spaces are 20+ miles away.
- Pontiac deserves a visible, accessible, locally rooted celebration of its own.
What We're Building
- Daytime Pride programming for community connection, local makers, and resource partners.
- Evening entertainment focused on drag, music, and nightlife energy.
- A vendor and community marketplace for LGBTQ+-owned businesses, artists, nonprofits, and allies.
- VIP supporter access for guests who want to help subsidize affordable general admission.
- Sponsor and community partner opportunities for businesses that want to support year one from the ground floor.
Current Stage
This is a year-one launch event. Vendor, sponsor, and entertainment details are being developed and will be announced as they are confirmed. Buying a ticket early helps prove demand, unlock stronger partnerships, and keep general admission accessible.
Ticket Options
- Early Bird General Admission: limited first-wave pricing.
- General Admission: standard entry after the early-bird window.
- VIP Supporter: premium supporter ticket for guests who want to help make the event stronger and more accessible.
- Vendor and Sponsor Packages: for businesses, artists, nonprofits, and community partners who want visibility at the event.
Vendor, Sponsor, and Community Partner Interest
Interested in sponsoring, vending, tabling, donating in-kind support, or helping with community resources? Purchase the matching package here or contact [email protected] before buying if you need a custom invoice or have questions about fit.
Community Standard
Pride in Pontiac is being designed as an affirming space for LGBTQ+ people, friends, families, artists, performers, and allies. Harassment, hate, intimidation, or unsafe behavior will not be tolerated.
Still Here. Still Proud. Pontiac deserves this.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 14.64 to USD 44.52
