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Blue Ridge Pride Festival 2025
Asheville’s Blue Ridge Pride Festival celebrates the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community each year in September.
Blue Ridge Pride Festival 2025
Asheville’s Blue Ridge Pride Festival celebrates the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community each year in September.
- Stay at the Renaissance Asheville Hotel, gay-friendly location, located in the heart of downtown and steps away from the Thomas Wolfe House and some of Asheville’ most buzzworthy restaurants. Alternatively discover the stunning 1889 White Gate Inn, gay owned and featuring a 3-course gourmet breakfast.
Asheville Pride
- Next Edition: Awaiting dates – Typically Friday and Saturday in late September
- Asheville is one of North Carolina’s most loved gay getaways and is host of the annual Blue Ridge Pride Festival.
- The weekend is filled with pageants, parties, and a street festival dubbed by CNN as one of the world’s best places to celebrate pride.
The Blue Ridge Pride Pageant
- Blue Ridge Pride is delighted to announce the return of the Blue Ridge Pride Pageant. The event typically takes place during the first weekend at Banks Ave Bar.
The Pride Procession
- Saturday – On Saturday events will kick off with a special procession through the city of Asheville, starting at Grove Street at 10am and continuing along Patton Avenue to Pack Square Park.
Pride in the Park
- Saturday – The main highlight of the pride weekend is the Pride in the park which takes place directly after a pride procession through the town. Join the LGBTQ community in Downtown Asheville in Pack Square Park, from 11am to 7pm.
- Two stages will feature regional musicians and many talented entertainers. Check out the 150 vendors and organizations that will do their best to feed, cloth, accessorize, entertain, and educate more than 10,000+ visitors.
Asheville Gay Scene
While you won’t find a gay district, or “gayborhood,” you will discover a town with a vibrant gay community that is integrated into every aspect of the city’s culture.
- Scandals: This legendary late-night gay club is the best place to go dancing in downtown Asheville. Featuring a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system, this hot spot is known for its great music and entertaining drag shows that hit the stage Thursday through Sunday nights at 12:30 a.m.
- O.Henry’s: Visit one of the oldest gay bars in North Carolina. Here you’ll find a relaxed atmosphere with nightly specials and events, including a growing drag show scene. Attached to the bar is The Underground, which throws a dance party each weekend.
- Explore the town with Kaye Bentley’s Rooftop Bar Tours. On her tours you’ll experience three rooftop bars and get a birds-eye view of Asheville’s fascinating architecture while soaking in local history and sweeping Blue Ridge Mountain views.
- Asheville is filled with specialty vintage stores. Check out the Biltmore Village antiques district, including Antique Tobacco Barn, a huge warehouse dedicated to treasure hunting.
Recommended Hotels in Asheville
The following hotels are close to the Blue Ridge Pride events:
Haywood Park Hotel, Cambria Hotel, Kimpton Hotel Arras, The Windsor
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36 Broadway Street, Asheville, North Carolina 28801
A flat-screen cable TV and a seating area are standard in all suites at this Asheville Windsor hotel. Extras include hardwood floors and furnishings, a washing machine, and a tumble dryer. Features a full kitchen and free WiFi in every suite
7 Patton Avenue, Asheville, North Carolina 28801
All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, a hairdryer & a desk. At the hotel every room comes with a wardrobe & private bathroom.
15 Page Avenue, Asheville, North Carolina 28801
All units is equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a microwave, a coffee machine and a fridge, a bath or shower and a desk. With a private bathroom, all rooms at the hotel also boast free WiFi.
1 Battery Park Avenue, Asheville, North Carolina 28801
Suites feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels. A refrigerator and Keurig coffee maker are provided as well. Guests will enjoy the comfort of a furnished seating area. Some suites feature a living areas and spa baths.
11 Grove Street, Asheville, North Carolina 28801
Scandals Nightclub is known throughout as an epicenter for creativity, diversity, and entertainment with some of the BEST drag shows, and drag entertainers and state of the art lighting and sound systems, Asheville's hottest and most sophisticated dance club
237 Haywood Street, Asheville, North Carolina 28801
Established in 1976, O.Henry’s is the oldest gay bar in North Carolina. O.Henry’s continues to be home to a friendly, fun staff and is welcoming to locals and travelers alike.
The front has a comfortable lodge-like look with a feel good, neighborhood bar vibe. There’s always something happening at O.Henry’s like the best music, games, special events and daily drink specials
28 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801, United States
Energetic bar featuring creative cocktails, brunches & live entertainment in an LGBT-friendly space.
32 Banks Ave unit 101, Asheville, NC 28801
Laid-back gay bar serving an array of cocktails & beers plus pool tables & other games.
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Haywood Park Hotel
4 Star – Central Location
- 4 Star, City Centre, Complimentary Breakfast
- Close to the gay district
- Spacious Rooms, Fitness Centre
- Stay in the heart of Asheville, enjoy luxurious amenities, & explore the vibrant local culture & nightlife.
Cambria Hotel
4 Star, Luxury
- 4 Star, Mountain Base, On-site Restaurant
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Terrace Lounge, Fitness Centre
- Nestled at the Blue Ridge Mountains’ base, ideal for scenic views & modern comforts.
Kimpton Hotel Arras
4 Star – Great Amenities
- 4 Star, Stylish Design, 24-Hour Front Desk
- Close to the gay district
- Free WiFi, Modern Amenities
- Elegant accommodation, offering convenient access to local attractions & vibrant nightlife.
The Windsor Asheville
4 Star – Perfect Location
- 4 Star, Boutique Hotel, with full Kitchen
- Close to the gay district
- Stylish Furnishings
- Unique boutique experience with custom-designed suites in Asheville’s dynamic downtown area.
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