Lake County PrideFest 2026

Last year we raised more than $70,000 for the LGBTQ+ Community!
10 Food Trucks · 12 Hours of Entertainment · 125 Vendors
250+ Volunteer Hours · 3000 Attendees

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…making Lake County a place for the LGBTQ+ community to thrive!

PrideFest is the largest annual Pride celebration in Lake County
Join us for our 6th annual community celebration & fundraiser!

Saturday, June 20th, 2026, noon to 8pm
Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center

Lake County PrideFest is one of the most highly anticipated events of the summer in Lake County, drawing thousands.

This FREE, family-friendly outdoor festival will feature: food trucks, craft and artisan vendors, a resource fair, games and entertainment for children, drag shows, live music and more!

A $10 donation at the door supporting the LGBTQ+ Center Lake County is greatly appreciated.

Join us in celebrating LGBTQ+ life and culture & show your support for Lake County’s LGBTQ+ community.

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Entertainment Schedule

Main Stage

Check back later for the full entertainment schedule!

Sponsorship Opportunities

We are so proud to partner with a variety of local and national businesses, churches and organizations each year. Show your support of the LGBTQ+ community while gaining a variety of marketing benefits!

View our sponsorship levels and get more information HERE.
Click here to register and secure your sponsorship today!
Deadline to register is May 24th!

Volunteers

Volunteers help make this event possible! We are in need of volunteers in a variety of areas (set-up/tear-down, welcome tent, merch sales, kid’s corner, raffle sales, grounds crew, etc.) Learn more and apply below!

Become a Volunteer!

General Donations

Looking to support in another way? LGBTQ+ Center Lake County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to make Lake County a place for LGBTQ+ folx to thrive! Make a tax-deductible gift today to support our efforts.

Donate Now!