The Salt Spring Pride Festival is an opportunity for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and their allies from the local and surrounding areas to come together and celebrate and encourage diversity and inclusivity that is so alive in queer culture. This festival is a safe space for people to show up as their full authentic expression to share in art offerings and to build a collective culture to facilitate belonging, support, and celebration.  

This four-day extravaganza, housed at the Salt Spring Island Farmers’ Institute, will feature a rich tapestry of events, including the Pride Dance featuring headlining act Queer As Funk supported by a variety of local musicians, Djs and performers on the stage every evening. It also features Pop-Up Open Mics, Workshops, and Art Installations offered by attendees for attendees to create a plethora of community expressions and passions to share and create culture together. Along with DAISSI led activities, community discussions, and opening and closing ceremonies. Participants will have the opportunity to apply to Volunteer, offer Workshops, be a Performer, bring an Art Installation, or be a Vendor.

We also organize a Parade through the townsite of Ganges engaging anyone on the island who wishes to participate and witness Queer joy and Pride - complete with keynote speakers and performances at the end site.

The festival site is extensive and includes a Dance Hall, Family Zone, Outdoor Festival Stage, Vendor Village, Workshop Domes, Beverage Patio, covered booths, seniors and elders shaded rest area, and lots of space for camping in the Pride Camping Village where festival goers can get to know their queer neighbours and enjoy the family-of-choice experience.