What better way to kick off Essex Pride Weekend than with a night of laughs and dancing? Essex Pride is teaming up with comedian Tal Friedman for another night of bold, hilarious, unapologetically queer stand-up. Welcome back to Fruity Business: A Queer Comedy Show! 

We've got an incredible lineup of the queerest local performers including:

Jenna Emerson

Sade Bolger

Maggie Pierce

Amy Leclerc

Natasha Kamarov

Faith Schumacher

And your host, everyone's favorite weird little guy, Tal Friedman.

If that's not enough, we'll have ICONIC local DJ Kate Kush spinning your favorite (and gayest) hits for an epic dance party, starting at 8. 

Doors @ 6

Comedy Show @ 7

Dance Party @ 8 

Tickets: $15-18

18+

Let's get down to business... Fruity Business!! 

BUY TICKETS HERE

Head on over to Pride Weekend page for alllllll of the details! 

There's no Pride Festival without an *official* afterparty! When the sun goes down, Essex Pride turns all the way up. 

Join us for this sexy, sultry, nighttime showcase of jaw-dropping drag, seductive burlesque, and pole performances that'll leave you sweating. 

Featuring performances from:

Mochaccino

Alexis Tencial Crisis

Blaze Vermillion

Newt the Sorcerer

Doctor Vu

Jasper Kinetic

Bethadone Clinique

Carmen Gettit

Rhedd Rhumm

Sasha Sriracha

Hosted by the bold and bodacious Katniss Everqueer.

Things are about to heat up for summer. Consider this your official warning.

Saturday, May 30th

Doors at 7pm

Show at 7:30pm 

This show is most definitely 18+

Tickets: $15/$18 

BUY TICKETS HERE

Essex Pride is rolling out 🎥Rated Q🎥 an LGBTQIA+ movie meetup for folks who love films, feelings, and a little friendly discourse before and afterward.

Rated Q has voted and chosen two very special movies for the community to enjoy... for FREE... during Essex Pride Weekend.

3PM screening - The Mitchells vs The Machines (PG)

4:50PM screening - Paris is Burning (R)

Essex Pride is rolling out 🎥Rated Q🎥 an LGBTQIA+ movie meetup for folks who love films, feelings, and a little friendly discourse before and afterward.

Rated Q is about community first: meeting new people and creating space for connections and curiosity. Whether you're into camp classics, queer indies, rom-coms, superhero flicks, horror, or action, there's room for all of it.

Because sometimes movies are better when we watch them together.🎞️

For details and to join the group chat, click HERE 

Queer coffee takes place on the 3rd Sunday of each month from noon-2p at Uncommon Coffee in Essex. Stop in or stay for a while and chat and make new connections with folks across the LGBTQIA+ community. 

This event is suitable for all ages, in fact, we welcome those with children, as we always have crafts and activities for all to engage in! 

Are you passionate about creating inclusive and affirming spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community in and around Essex Junction, VT? Do you have a flair for event planning or a knack for bringing people together? We want you to be part of our Essex Pride Events Committee!

We’re looking for enthusiastic, creative, and dedicated volunteers to help us organize memorable events that celebrate our community and foster a sense of belonging. Whether you have experience in event planning or are just eager to get involved, your unique perspective and skills are welcome!

Apply here