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)
| A Therapist Like Me |  A Therapist Like Me is a local nonprofit created in 2019 to serve the minority and nuero-diverse communities of WNC. Through our programming and outreach we hope to bring awareness to the intersection of mental health and minority-identity: race, ethnicity, sexuality, gender, language, mental health, neurotype, disability, and other intersections of identity. We connect clients with therapists that share similar intersections through our directory - www.atherapistlikemedirectory.org. By providing financial gifts to our community through our Psychotherapy Voucher Program, we are able to increase access to psychotherapy while reducing the wage gap for minority therapists.Category: Activism / Advocacy / Politics | ||
| ACLU of NC |  Since 1965, the ACLU of North Carolina has been our state’s guardian of liberty – working in courts, the General Assembly, and communities to protect and advance civil rights and civil liberties for all North Carolinians. A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with more than 30,000 members and supporters across the state, the ACLU of North Carolina is a state affiliate of the national American Civil Liberties Union.Category: Activism / Advocacy / Politics | ||
| Campaign for Southern Equality |  The Campaign for Southern Equality is working to build a South where LGBTQ people are equal in every part of life. A South where your zipcode doesn’t determine your rights. Where all of us are free to be who we truly are and love who we truly love.Category: Activism / Advocacy / Politics | ||
| Environmental Defense Fund of North Carolina | The Environmental Defense Fund of North Carolina is fighting to save our planet from climate change. We are also working to help marginalized communities around NC who have been disproportionately impacted by climate issues. LGBTQ+ folks have always, and continue to, lead the way on environmental advocacy and we look forward to connecting with everyone across the state and continuously building momentum. Category: Activism / Advocacy / Politics | ||
| Equality North Carolina |  Equality North Carolina builds LGBTQ+ power through advocacy, education, and uplifting the stories of queer and trans North Carolinians in pursuit of racial and social justice.Category: Activism / Advocacy / Politics | ||
| Equity Over Everything |  Our team is on a mission to close gaps in workplace equity. We help businesses, industry influencers and non-profit leaders connect, converse and convert over their target audiences through equity audits, facilitated conversations and training. Through those channels we help to elevate diverse voices, challenge cultural bias, and inspire social change.Category: Activism / Advocacy / Politics | ||
| Guardian ad Litem Association of Buncombe County, Inc. |  The Guardian ad Litem Association of Buncombe County (GALABC) was formed to address the needs of abused and neglected children in the protective custody of the Buncombe County Department of Social Services. GALABC is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is the only non-profit organization in Buncombe County that seeks to raise funds to help children in protective custody. The Association solicits funds for needed items and enrichment opportunities, such as clothing, car seats, tutoring, camp scholarships and more. We are especially committed to aiding kinship placements, as these families receive minimal financial support from the state.Category: Activism / Advocacy / Politics | ||
| Helpmate |  Helpmate offers free and confidential services to survivors of intimate partner violence in Buncombe County. We offer a 24-hour hotline (828-254-0516), individual and group counseling, educational classes, court advocacy, case management to help with meeting basic needs, and emergency shelter. We also offer education for youth, allied professionals, and the general community.Category: Activism / Advocacy / Politics | ||
| Human Rights Campaign | Category: Activism / Advocacy / Politics | ||
| Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense-Western North Carolina |  Moms Demand Action is a grassroots movement of Americans fighting for public safety measures that can protect people from gun violence. We have local chapters in every state including Western North Carolina. We advocate for stronger gun laws and work to prevent tragedies like the Pulse nightclub mass shooting in 2016.Category: Activism / Advocacy / Politics | ||
| Movement for a People's party |  Movement for a People's Party is an organization building a coalition of progressive organizations, groups, individuals for a major new political party with NO corporate funding. A major new party for the working class, poor and under privileged who are not being currently represented by the two party system. A system that represents the interest of corporations and the billionaire donor class. Peoplesparty.org Category: Activism / Advocacy / Politics | ||
| NAACP | Learn more about our chapter of the NCAAP and how you can donate and volunteer! Category: Activism / Advocacy / Politics | ||
| North Carolinians Against Gun Violence Action Fund |  NCGV Action Fund’s mission is to promote gun violence prevention policies, educate North Carolinians on current gun legislation and the positions of NC elected officials, and support NC candidates who advocate to reduce gun violence. At this event, we will also share gun violence prevention information and provide free gun locks to the public.Category: Activism / Advocacy / Politics | ||
| Sunrise Movement Asheville |  Category: Activism / Advocacy / Politics | ||
| Tranzmission |  Tranzmission, established in 2001, has worked to make the lives of nonbinary, transgender, and gender nonconforming individuals safer, happier, and healthier through education, advocacy, and support. Our programs include peer lead support groups, name change assistance, voter registration, and a free food pantry open to anyone.Category: Activism / Advocacy / Politics | ||
| Young Democrats of North Carolina | Category: Activism / Advocacy / Politics | ||
| Youth OUTright WNC Inc |  Youth OUTright's 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 |  Broker 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 | ||
| Target | https://blueridgepride.org/index.php?gf-download=2021%2F08%2Fgetsitelogo.png&form-id=12&field-id=89&hash=c6cb5812182b9c076b6f761fb51b29bf82ecf0e1dbb075619fac655f25c940e9You can find us—the Target Team—at your favorite store, in your community, across the country and around the world. There are more than 350,000 team members across the globe, all working together for one important reason … To help all families discover the joy of everyday life. That’s our purpose. Our mission. The promise of surprises, fun, ease and inspiration at every turn, no matter when, where or how you shop. That quest to bring joy is at the center of every business decision and we're proud to stand with the LGBTQIA+ community year-round, through our inclusive merchandising and marketing campaigns and financial support for organizations that serve this community. Category: Business - Marketing, Hiring, Public Relations | ||
| The Allen Team at Keller Williams Professionals Realty |  With an unrivaled knowledge of the marketplace and more than 80% of their business coming from past clients and referrals, The Allen Team has met and exceeded their clients' expectations since 2001! Whether you are buying a home, selling your castle, or finding that perfect investment property, The Allen Team can help you make your real estate dreams come true.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®. Biltmore is interested in people who strive for excellence; who are committed to working together, supporting each other, and sharing a sense of stewardship to protect this special place. Our employees shape and enrich extraordinary experiences for guests, using judgment and skills based on our Vanderbilt-inspired legacy of hospitality. We invite you to join our dedicated team. Category: Business - Marketing, Hiring, Public Relations | ||
| LIM (lesbians in the mountains) | Lesbians in the mountains (LIM) provides monthly social activities, networking and fellowship. Contact us at: limashevillegroup@ gmail.com Category: Club / Social Group / Support Group | ||
| PFLAG Asheville Chapter Inc. | Please come visit our tent. Pride merchandise and free Pride temporary tattoos, plus information about our organization. Mission Statement: The purpose of this Chapter shall be to support the mission of the PFLAG organization. By meeting people where they are and collaborating with others, PFLAG realizes its mission through: support for families, allies and people who are LGBTQ, education for ourselves and others about the unique issues and challenges facing people who are LGBTQ, and advocacy in our communities to change attitudes and create policies and laws that achieve full equality for people who are LGBTQ Category: Club / Social Group / Support Group | ||
| Stonewall Sports Asheville |  Stonewall Sports is a LGBTQ & ally community-based, non-profit, sports organization that strives to raise funds for local non-profit organizations through organized sports. Our league values each player for who they are and what they bring to each league's community. Our Mission: To provide an inclusive low-cost, high fun sports organization that is managed as a non-profit with a philanthropic heart.Category: Club / Social Group / Support Group | ||
| AARP, Mountain Region, NC |  AARP Mountain Region NC is dedicated to empowering people to choose how they live as they age by making communities a better place to age. We work with volunteers and community partners to facilitate change in communities, educate, inspire and advocate for all of us as we age.Category: Community / Public Service | ||