LOUD & PROUD

In The County

LOUD & PROUD

In The County

About This Promotion

The PEC Pride Programming Partnership was created by a collective of queer-owned and allied arts & entertainment businesses who have created programming to celebrate Pride in Prince Edward County during the month of June 2024.

We recognize Bay of Quinte Pride as the regional organization representing the LGBTQ2IAS+ community, providing advocacy and seeking funding for major community events.

For a listing of all Pride community events and promotions in Prince Edward County please go to Visit The County.

EVENT LISTINGS

Drag Me To Brunch

Date: Sunday, June 2
Location: The Waring House, 395 Sandy Hook Rd, Picton, ON K0K 2T0
Time: 10.30am
Price: $20 admission – Food & Beverage available separately

The Waring House presents “Drag Me to Brunch” with Rowena Whey and Tyffanie Morgan.

Call 613-476-7492 x1 to book your spot now!

Pride Series Pass: Queen of my Dreams

Date: Monday, June 3 & 9
Location: The Regent Theatre – 224 Main St. Picton
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Price: $24 (including HST + fees)

(pass includes 2 films)
Celebrate pride on screen with this limited series of two acclaimed Canadian films QUEEN OF MY DREAMS and SOLO. Passholders get discounted tickets and one free medium popcorn for each film.

Single tickets to individual screenings will be available at the door.

Drag Bingo with Ethan

Date: Thursday, June 6
Location: 555 Brewing Co.
Time: 7pm
Price: Free

Starts at 7pm, doors open at 6:30pm. This is a free, outdoor event!
Please register for your table either by calling us 6134765556 or via DM. (Gotta make sure there is a table for everyone!)

All Things PRIDE Tasty Trivia

Date: Friday, June 7
Location: Speakeasy at Karlo Estates – 561 Danforth Rd., Wellington ON K0K 3L0
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Price: Free

All weekend long a rainbow of PRIDE celebrations at Karlo Estates. Come for one, come for all – we look forward to having you join in and celebrate PRIDE with us.
A three day celebration for PRIDE kicking off Friday night with All things PRIDE Tasty Trivia hosted by our favorite queen.

Shania Twink: Hayloft Pride Party

Date: Friday, June 7
Location: 344 Salmon Point Rd., Cherry Valley K0K 1P0
Time: 7:30pm – 1:30pm
Price: $37+HST and fees

On Friday, June 7th, Shania Twink is coming to The Hayloft’s annual Pride Party! These hoedown hotties will be serenading you with an opening set of booty shakin’ country classics, and then they’ll close the night with the ultimate ode to a Canadian music icon – a complete performance of Shania Twain’s album Come On Over cover to cover. If you’re not already familiar with Shania Twink, this is your chance to experience a truly outstanding ensemble of queer Canadian music talent – including CJ Wiley, Lydia Persaud, Dani Nash (July Talk), Julia Wittmann, Kate Palumbo and Christine Bougiee.

Shawnee Kish

Date: Friday, June 7
Location: Sergeants Mess Hall, Base31, 343 County Rd 22 #7, Prince Edward County
Time: 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Price: $37 – $59 + HST and fees

Shawnee Kish‘s powerful soul voice is why hearing her is a one-of-a-kind experience. Shawnee’s journey in music has been one that she attributes to her strength, survival, and inspiration during her struggle coming out as Two Spirit and her struggle with depression as a child.
The Mohawk singer-songwriter from Canada was a 2022 JUNO nominee for Contemporary Indigenous Artist of the Year, tied to her acclaimed self-titled debut EP. In 2023, she released her highly anticipated follow-up EP, Revolution, which landed her another Two JUNO nominations in Adult Alternative Album Of The Year, and Contemporary Indigenous Artist Of The Year.
Revolution features her powerhouse vocals and introspective songwriting, as well as songwriting and production collaborations with industry luminaries, including Arkells frontman Max Kerman, Serena Ryder, Sara Quin of Tegan & Sara, and Dan Wilson (Adele, Taylor Swift).

Random Order

Date: Saturday, June 8
Location: The Commissary, Base31, 343 County Rd 22, Prince Edward County
Time: 4pm
Price: FREE

Lynx Dean is an award winning trans artist and leader of the legendary queer band Random Order. Lynx began his on stage career at a young age reciting books of the bible in a cult. It didn’t take very long for him to jump that ship to form his own band Random Order, who traveled the world, performing at countless pride shows across the globe from Europride Stockholm to Scotland Pride and Toronto’s World Pride. Random Order produces high octane energy music that induces audiences to feel a sense of belonging, with a “be who you are” attitude!

Vineyard “Be You” Fashion Show

Date: Saturday, June 8
Location: Speakeasy at Karlo Estates – 561 Danforth Rd., Wellington ON K0K 3L0
Price: $20 – includes complimentary welcome bubble

Welcome bubble
Time: 6pm – 6:30pm
Location: The Vintners Deck at Karlo Estates

Fashion Show
Time: 6:30pm – 7pm
Location: The Vineyard at Karlo Estates

The Great Big Drag Cabaret Show + Post Show Party
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Location: The Vineyard at Karlo Estates

Join us for the BE YOU fashion show followed by The Great Big Cabaret Show in the barn. There will also be a chance to meet some talented makeup artists/designers and a chance to join in/dazzle up and be a part of The Great Big Drag Cabaret Show.

Oh Hayyyyy! Drag Show

Date: Saturday, June 8
Location: The Hayloft Dancehall – 344 Salmon Point Rd., Cherry Valley K0K 1P0
Time: 6:30pm – 9pm
Price: $30+HST and fees

Shout out HAAAAAYYY as talented drag performers slay the stage with sickening looks, fierce lip syncs, and shady comments on the mic. Featuring amazing drag performers from Toronto, Kingston, Montreal and beyond!

Carole Pope

Date: Saturday, June 8
Location: Sergeants Mess Hall, Base31, 343 County Rd 22 #7, Prince Edward County
Time: 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Price: $39.00 – $59.00

Carole Pope is an agent provocateur pushing the boundaries of sexuality, sexual politics, and the status quo, making you think and dance at the same time. Her work has been recognized with three Juno Awards, multiple independent music awards, a Genie Award. 4 gold, 1 platinum and 1 double platinum album.
Pope’s lyrics and live performance was a clarion call to arms for a revolution that helped to pave the way for future Canadian female artists (gay and hetero) including Peaches, Tegan & Sara and k.d. Lang, while becoming a worldwide cult influence on artists from Madonna to Lady Gaga to David Bowie, the latter inviting Rough Trade, in 1983, to open the Canadian leg of the iconic Serious Moonlight Tour playing to capacity crowds as large as 60,000.

Bubble Drag Brunch & Music Jam

Date: Sunday, June 9
Location: Speakeasy at Karlo Estates – 561 Danforth Rd., Wellington ON K0K 3L0
Time: 11pm – 4pm
Price: $27

Join us for our wrap up party on Sunday for a colorful
rainbow pancake spread & bubble brunch along with live music.

The 555 x Base31 Annual Pride Party

Date: Sunday, June 9
Location: The Commissary, Base31, 343 County Rd 22, Prince Edward County
Time: 7pm – 11pm
Price: $30

This year, 555 Brewing Co is teaming up with Base31 for our Annual Pride Party. Join your hosts, Nat & Matt on June 9th starting at 7:00 PM, alongside our local County queen Ethan, and the fabulous performers Lucy Flawless, Heaven-lee Hytes, and Perla.
Local producers Stock & Row and Wildlot will be on-site to quench your thirst with delightful beverages. Dance the night away with DJ Ombudsman as we celebrate Pride in the County!
This event has both General Admission Standing and Seating capacity. Seating will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Pride Series Pass: Solo

Date: Monday, June 3 & 10
Location: The Regent Theatre – 224 Main St. Picton
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Price: $24 (including HST + fees)

(pass includes 2 films)
Celebrate pride on screen with this limited series of two acclaimed Canadian films QUEEN OF MY DREAMS and SOLO. Passholders get discounted tickets and one free medium popcorn for each film.

Single tickets to individual screenings will be available at the door.

Kinky Karaoke - Qaptain Kit

Date: Friday, June 14
Location: Speakeasy at Karlo Estates – 561 Danforth Rd., Wellington ON K0K 3L0
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Price: FREE

Join us in our Speakeasy for a performance-packed “Drag Show Fridays” featuring Kinky Karaoke hosted by a drag performance artist.

If you wine a round of Bingo, you’ll win Sunday Bubble Brunch tickets for 2, a five-flight tasting for 6, or silver tray cheese and charcuterie service for four for your next visit.

You’ll have a chance to win raffle prizes of Sunday Bubble Brunch for 2, a five-flight tasting for 6, or silver tray cheese and charcuterie service for 4 your for your next visit.

Good eats and wine by the glass available for purchase.

Reserve online and receive a complimentary bag of popcorn.

Pride Party

Date: Saturday, June 15
Location: Stock & Row 114 Gilead road, Bloomfield
Time: 12pm – 7pm
Price: FREE

Stock and Row’s annual Pride Party, June 15th from 12-7pm. An all inclusive day celebrating love, friends, family and each other.

Oh Hayyyyy! Drag Show

Date: Saturday, June 15
Location: The Hayloft Dancehall – 344 Salmon Point Rd., Cherry Valley K0K 1P0
Time: 6:30pm – 9pm
Price: $30+HST and fees

Shout out HAAAAAYYY as talented drag performers slay the stage with sickening looks, fierce lip syncs, and shady comments on the mic. Featuring amazing drag performers from Toronto, Kingston, Montreal and beyond!

Daddy's Day T-Dance

Date: Sunday, June 16
Location: Drake Devonshire
Time: 2pm – Dusk
Price: $50

Pride Month at Drake Devonshire continues!
Join us on Sunday, June 16th for a special daytime Daddy’s Day Tea party in partnership with Pitbull

Branch Out - Social Mix

Date: Wednesday, June 19
Location: Wild Lot Farm Distillery
Time: 7pm – 11pm
Price: $20

Wild Lot proudly introduces BRANCH OUT Social Mix: An inclusive gathering of individuals coming together for a night of mixing, mingling, moving, shaking, and downright boogying. Created in the spirit of building a more diverse, positive, and interconnected community that celebrates its many branches.

Bitchin’ Bingo - Rowena Whey

Date: Friday, June 21
Location: Speakeasy at Karlo Estates – 561 Danforth Rd., Wellington ON K0K 3L0
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Price: FREE

Join us in our Speakeasy for a performance-packed “Drag Show Fridays” featuring Bitchin Bingo hosted by a drag performance artist.

If you wine a round of Bingo, you’ll win Sunday Bubble Brunch tickets for 2, a five-flight tasting for 6, or silver tray cheese and charcuterie service for four for your next visit.

You’ll have a chance to win raffle prizes of Sunday Bubble Brunch for 2, a five-flight tasting for 6, or silver tray cheese and charcuterie service for 4 your for your next visit.

Good eats and wine by the glass available for purchase.

Reserve online and receive a complimentary bag of popcorn.

Oh Hayyyyy! Drag Show

Date: Saturday, June 22
Location: The Hayloft Dancehall – 344 Salmon Point Rd., Cherry Valley K0K 1P0
Time: 6:30pm – 9pm
Price: $30+HST and fees

Shout out HAAAAAYYY as talented drag performers slay the stage with sickening looks, fierce lip syncs, and shady comments on the mic. Featuring amazing drag performers from Toronto, Kingston, Montreal and beyond!

Cabaret - Ethan - The County’s Queen

Date: Friday, June 28
Location: Speakeasy at Karlo Estates – 561 Danforth Rd., Wellington ON K0K 3L0
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Price: FREE

Prepare to be dazzled by the mesmerizing performance of “The County’s Queen”, Ethan, as they take the stage from 6 to 9 PM. With their cabaret-style, one-person show, they will leave you spellbound with their incredible talent.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of dinner theater, with live musical performances, witty banter, dazzling looks and storytelling through the art of drag. Expect to hear a show-tune such as that of Barbra and Judy, perhaps a classic jazz standard, and maybe some more modern music with a twist.

Oh Hayyyyy! Drag Show

Date: Saturday, June 29
Location: The Hayloft Dancehall – 344 Salmon Point Rd., Cherry Valley K0K 1P0
Time: 6:30pm – 9pm
Price: $30+HST and fees

Shout out HAAAAAYYY as talented drag performers slay the stage with sickening looks, fierce lip syncs, and shady comments on the mic. Featuring amazing drag performers from Toronto, Kingston, Montreal and beyond!

Save The Last Dance: Pride Party

Date: Sunday, June 30
Location: Compass Rose Suites – 575 Crowes Rd., Milford ON K0K 2P0
Time: 7:30pm – 12am
Price: $25 or Pay What You Can

Celebrate the last day of pride with a barn dance party at Compass Rose. Amazing live DJs, food and cash bar. Save the last dance for us!

Do you have an Arts & Entertainment event celebrating Pride in The County that you would like to have included on this page? Contact us here.