Pride in Pontiac 2026: Still Here, Still Proud | Oakland County, MI

Pontiac's First LGBTQ+ Pride Event Has Arrived.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 -- one of Michigan's most iconic live music venues. This is Michigan Pride done differently: rooted in the community that needs it most, produced by locals, for locals.EVENT DETAILSDate: Friday, August 14, 2026VIP Early Access: 11:00 AM (VIP ticket holders only)Free Entry: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (All Ages -- no ticket needed)General Admission: 3:00 PM - 7:30 PM (All Ages)21+ Evening Show and Afterparty: 7:30 PM - 2:00 AMIMPORTANT: Valid ID required for entry after 7:30 PM. All-ages programming noon through 7:30 PM. The 21+ evening show and afterparty runs until 2:00 AM.Venue: The Crofoot, 1 S Saginaw St, Pontiac, MI 48342WHAT TO EXPECTLive drag performances featuring Michigan's top drag entertainersLGBTQ+-owned and allied vendor marketplaceLive music and DJ sets throughout the dayCommunity health organizations and resources on site (Oakland County Health Division)All-ages programming noon to 7:30 PM | 21+ evening show and afterparty until 2 AMVIP lounge access, complimentary drink ticket, meet and greet, and exclusive Weiss Verse Lounge activationTICKETSFree entry noon to 3 PM -- no ticket needed.General Admission: $20 (3 PM - 7:30 PM, all ages)VIP: $60 (full day access, VIP lounge, drink ticket, meet and greet, Weiss Verse Lounge)BOGO deal available for early supporters through July 21 (buy 1 paid ticket, get 1 free on GA and VIP). Ask us how to claim yours.WHY PONTIAC?Pontiac is 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 are 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 AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSProudly supported by B. Nektar Meadery, HopCat Auburn Hills, Joyology, Weiss Distilling, The Crofoot, and community partners across Southeast Michigan.Follow us: @prideinpontiac | #PrideInPontiac #PontiacPride #MichiganPride #PontiacMI #LGBTQPride in Pontiac 2026 | Pontiac's First Pride | Michigan LGBTQ+ Pride | Pontiac Michigan Pride Event | Southeast Michigan Pride | The Crofoot Pontiac
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.