Check out the upcoming Drag Shows & Pride Events in the 7 Rivers Region!
Rochester Pride
May 16th, 2026 12pm-6pm
Soldiers Field Park
244 Soldiers Field Drive SW, Rochester MN 55902
Join Rochester Pride for five fabulous hours of live entertainment, family-friendly fun, and community celebration in the heart of the city.
Enjoy show-stopping drag performances, live music and entertainment throughout the day, and explore 100+ local vendors, artists, and community resources. Grab a bite from food trucks galore, bring the kids to the dedicated Youth Tent, challenge your friends to yard games, and connect with neighbors, friends, and chosen family.
Winona Pridefest 2026
June 6th, 2026 11am-6pm
Unity Park, Winona MN
Join Heart of Winona for Pridefest 2026 in Winona, a vibrant of the Queer Community! Experience an unforgettable day filled with music, dancing, fabulous vendors, dazzling drag performances. It's a time to come together, love, and embrace our local community. Don't miss out on the fun and let's make memories together!
Out & Adventurous: Pride Picnic
June 14th, 2026 11am-3pm
Goose Island, La Crosse Wi - Shelter #5
Sign up for the potluck here: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0B4AA4A72BA7FAC52...
Our Rainbow Potluck begins at noon. We will be at the Goose Island Shelter #5! This is a casual, family friendly event.
Out & Adventurous: Pride Picnic
June 14th, 2026 11am-4pm
Phoenix Park, Eau Claire WI
Chippewa Valley Pride in the Park features up to 100 vendors, live performances from local talent, a full schedule of activities for all ages, and an amazing drag show to headline the afternoon. Not only is it our chance to celebrate with all of you, this event is a key opportunity to help in supporting local queer and BIPOC businesses, access information about community resources, and help support the work that CVLGBTQ+ does year-round.
Viroqua Pride
June 27th, 11am-6pm
VFW Pavillion, Viroqua WI
Join Viroqua Area Pride with a day filled with entertainment and family friendly activities.
24 Karat Pride
June 28th, 2026 11am-6pm
Gold Heart Tattoo
1131 Caledonia St, La Crosse WI
Join us for a gold-plated celebration of community and pride! Gold Heart is opening its doors for a day dedicated to supporting our LGBTQ+ neighbors, with all profits directly benefiting The Center: 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection.
Come out for a high-energy afternoon of flash tattoos, music, and games!
Getting Tattooed:
Artists Missy Moe-Farino, Mike Marty, and Landon Sheely are generously donating their time and talent for the day.
Please note the following participation requirements:
30 appointments are available strictly on a first-come, first-served basis.
A waitlist of 10 additional spots will be available in the event someone drops out or misses their appointment. Being on the waitlist does not guarantee you a tattoo.
Flash designs and cost will be posted closer to the event date.
Designs can be tattooed in black and grey or color
Size, color, and tattoo location may impact the price of your tattoo. Location is limited to arms and legs only.
No modification to designs or stencils.
All clients must be at least 18 years of age to be tattooed. Valid identification is required.
You must be present when your name is called. If you are not available at that time, your position in the queue will be forfeited to the next person in line.
While the artists are donating the full cost of their services to ensure proceeds benefit The Center, we STRONGLY encourage attendees tip their artists in appreciation of their skill and generosity
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Other Fun:
Free Bingo games throughout the day: Win & choose from a selection of small prizes!
Raffle Baskets, Music, and More!
Outreach Magic Pride Festival
August 16th, 2026, 1pm-6pm
Warner Park, Madison WI
OutReach LGBTQ+ Community Center will host our 7th Annual Magic Pride Festival LIVE in person on Sunday, August 16th from 1pm to 6pm at Warner Park in Madison!
The 2026 Magic Pride Festival will include a stage show with local LGBTQ+ identified performers, a large vendor area, games and activities for youth and families, food and beverages, and more!
La Crosse Pride Pageant
September 4th, 2026
More details to come!
Come celebrate Pride weekend with us, kicking it off with highlighting new and upcoming performers! Drag performers will compete for the title of La Crosse Pride, focusing on fundraising, Q&A, pride wear and talent. The La Crosse Pride Pageant is The Center: 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection's biggest fundraiser of the year.
La Crosse Pride in the Park
September 5th, 2026 12pm-6pm
Riverside Park, La Crosse WI
Join us for family friendly entertainment, vendors, food and programs! Come celebrate Pride in the Park with us
Vendor applications open April 1st at https://www.7riverslgbtq.org/pride-vendors
Schedules and more details to come.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month Drag Show
Saturday, April 25th, 18+
Blackbox Theater, La Crosse Community Theater, 428 Front St S La Crosse
Doors open at 6pm, Show at 7pm
Pay-what-you-can tickets
BlackBox Theater, 428 front st s La Crosse, WI
This event is a fundraiser for New Horizons Shelter & Outreach, and The Center: 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection