Meet Our Festival Exhibitors and Vendors!
Note: We recently switched to a new signup form. Exhibitors who signed up with our early deposit form may not show up here yet.
The following categories are full
- Food Vendors – Frozen Deserts
- Food Vendors – Beverages
- Real Estate Brokers
- Pride-Focused Merchandise
The following are near or at capacity. . Email us to inquire. Food vendors should contact Chris Tinkler (CTinkler@BlueRidgePride.org).
- Food Vendors – Main Dishes
- Food Vendors – Snacks
- Clothing (8 now)
- Animals, Pets (5 now)
| Beer City Sisters |  The Beer City Sisters are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and celebrating diversity, social awareness, universal joy, and the expiation of stigmatic guilt.We serve through self-expression and irreverent humor for advocacy, education, outreach and philanthropy. We are committed to serving our community through the core tenants of activism, education, entertainment, ministry, and social service Category: Activism / Advocacy / Politics | ||
| Buncombe County Young Democrats |  The Buncombe County Young Democrats are the official youth auxiliary of the Democratic Party. The vision of the Buncombe Young Democrats is to make Buncombe County a better place by promoting progressive issues, young people, and the spirit of the Democratic Party. Our members consist of registered democrats or unaffiliated voters between 16-35 years of age.Category: Activism / Advocacy / Politics | ||
| Campaign for Southern Equality |  Campaign for Southern Equality works on behalf of LGBTQ lived and legal equality across the South. We are building a South where everyone thrives, where you can love who you love and your zip code doesn't determine your rights.Category: Activism / Advocacy / Politics | ||
| Helping at Risk Kids, Inc |  Helping at Risk Kids, Inc. (HARK) exists to provide support and resources for at-risk children in Buncombe County to promote a safe, enriching and hopeful future. We work with County and school system social workers to identify vulnerable children and offer resources and assistance to them. HARK solicits funds for needed items and enrichment opportunities, such as clothing, car seats, tutoring, summer camps, sports programs and more. One of our primary focuses is to assist teens aging out the foster care system to find housing, employment, continuing education and the means to become a productive member of society. HARK is a 100% volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.Category: Activism / Advocacy / Politics | ||
| Helpmate |  Helpmate is a non-profit organization that provides free and confidential services to survivors of intimate partner abuse. We offer a 24-hour hotline (828-254-0516), individual and group counseling, court advocacy, case management support, emergency shelter, child and family advocacy, and community education.Category: Activism / Advocacy / Politics | ||
| Human Rights Campaign |  The Human Rights Campaign envisions a world where every member of the LGBTQ+ family has the freedom to live their truth without fear, and with equality under the law. We empower our 3 million members and supporters to mobilize against attacks on the most marginalized people in our community.Category: Activism / Advocacy / Politics | ||
| Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense-Western North Carolina | 
Category: Activism / Advocacy / Politics | ||
| Movement for a People's Party | 
Category: Activism / Advocacy / Politics | ||
| Pisgah Legal Services |  Pisgah Legal Services is an innovative nonprofit founded in 1978 that:*Can assist people in community with enrolling in ACA Healthcare for affordable health insurance; *Can assist people in filing taxes for credits; *provides free civil legal aid to people who live in poverty; *partners with dozens of other agencies to make sustainable change for people in crisis; *coordinates the services of approximately 300 pro bono attorneys in WNC; *improves systems and policies that impact the lives of thousands of low-income communities in WNC. Category: Activism / Advocacy / Politics | ||
| The Freedom Center for Social Justice |  The Freedom Center for Social Justice (FCSJ) is a culture-shifting organization committed to the growth, safety and empowerment of marginalized populations. Our vision is a world where equal protections and opportunities exist for all. Through advocacy, community education, and faith-based organizing, we are committed to providing support that opens doors, raises awareness and creates life-giving change.Category: Activism / Advocacy / Politics | ||
| Tranzmission, Inc |  Tranzmission, founded in 2001, works to make the lives of nonbinary, transgender, and gender nonconforming individuals safer, happier, and healthier through education, advocacy, and support.Category: Activism / Advocacy / Politics | ||
| Youth OUTright |  Our mission is to create a world in which all LGBTQIA+ youth are supported to reach their fullest potential. We cultivate Resilience, Compassion, and Confidence in the youth community and engage in intersectional and intergenerational dialogue with particular focus on Gender & Racial Justice. Our work includes direct services, technical assistance for youth serving organizations, and advocacy for local, state and federal policy that protects LGBTQIA+ youth.Category: Activism / Advocacy / Politics | ||
| Broker Asheville of Keller Williams | https://blueridgepride.org/wp-content/uploads/bal_final-rgb.jpgBroker Asheville is a dedicated team of friends and families that have made it our goal to do good business and do it well. Our team consists of agents and administrators who strive to be experts in the field and that is reflected in our work. Our mission is to be the superior REAL ESTATE SOLUTION in the Asheville market, focused on high customer satisfaction levels & committed to overachieving objectives, while attaining optimal success in all facets of operations. We love Asheville and are committed to helping you BECOME A LOCAL! Category: Business - Marketing, Hiring, Public Relations | ||
| Cantey Foundation Specialist |
Category: Business - Marketing, Hiring, Public Relations | ||
| Cricket Wireless |  Cricket Wireless-Stress less. Smile more.Category: Business - Marketing, Hiring, Public Relations | ||
| Renewal by Andersen of the Carolinas |  “Renewal by Andersen of the Carolinas is the start-to-finish window replacement division of Andersen Windows. Our company offers a replacement process that includes an in-home no obligation consultation, custom manufacturing, and installation complete with ‘no interest’ financing. For a complimentary, no obligation home consultation, stop by our tent.Category: Business - Marketing, Hiring, Public Relations | ||
| TABATHA HAMLIN STATE FARM |  We are an all welcoming insurance and financial services agency who wants to make sure you and your family are covered, legal and secure with your assets. We pride ourselves in making sure our customers are treated fairly and they are secure in their products with State Farm the #1 insurer in the US. We can meet in person, virtually or you can do everything yourself on-line. We look forward to helping you and our community with all your insurance needs.Category: Business - Marketing, Hiring, Public Relations | ||
| The Biltmore Company | Located in Asheville, North Carolina, Biltmore Estate was the vision of George W. Vanderbilt. Designed by Richard Morris Hunt and completed in 1895, the 250-room French Renaissance chateau is America’s Largest Home®. On exhibit is the Vanderbilt family’s original collection of furnishings, art and antiques. The estate is a National Historic Landmark and encompasses 8,000 acres of renowned gardens and grounds designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. Under leadership of Vanderbilt’s great-grandson, Biltmore has grown to include the four-star/diamond Inn on Biltmore Estate, Antler Hill Village, featuring our award-winning Winery, Antler Hill Farm, and the Village Hotel on Biltmore Estate. In addi Category: Business - Marketing, Hiring, Public Relations | ||
| UScellular |
Category: Business - Marketing, Hiring, Public Relations | ||
| LIM-Lesbians In the Mountains | Lesbians In the Mountains (LIM) provides monthly social activities, networking and fellowship. Our Facebook group is LIM Asheville and Google group is limashevillegroup@gmail.com Our events are listed on Meetup under Asheville Lesbian Social Club. Category: Club / Social Group / Support Group | ||
| PFLAG ASheville Chapter Inc |
Category: Club / Social Group / Support Group | ||
| AARP NC Mountain Region |  AARP empowers people to choose how they live as they age. We strive to understand our community’s’ needs and provide support and assistance. We do this through our programs, partnerships and advocacy efforts that improve quality of life and promote a community that is livable for all ages. Stay tuned to the news in the Mountain Region at www.aarp.org/mountainncCategory: Community / Public Service | ||
| ACLU of NC | https://blueridgepride.org/wp-content/uploads/b6bd0694832d4c778ebbb8784981785338833.png
Category: Community / Public Service | ||
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention |  The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. AFSP creates a culture that is smart about mental health through education and community programs, develops suicide prevention through research and advocacy, and provides support for those affected by suicide. As a public health organization, AFSP believes that it is our individual and collective responsibility to support the mental health and wellbeing of LGBTQ people.Category: Community / Public Service | ||
| Asheville Humane Society |  We're about hope, not heartache. As Buncombe County’s critical safety net since 1984, we are always here to save and protect every animal. We have mastered the art of saving lives within our walls and now we are going even further, helping our community’s pets and their people thrive together. We are going beyond a no-kill community to ensure that each animal has the quality of life they deserve – a life worth living.Category: Community / Public Service | ||