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Saturday April 25th from 4PM – 8PM
Sunday Spril 26th from 1PM – 5PM
In an exciting expansion of two beloved community staples, the Indy Gay Market will be a featured highlight of the Indy Pride Festival on June 13 and 14 in 2026.
What began as a small, courageous gathering has evolved into one of the Midwest’s premier summer celebrations. This year’s festival marks a “back to basics” milestone, featuring an expanded footprint across Military Park, Celebration Plaza, White River State Park, and the Indiana State Museum Lawn. This growth ensures more space than ever for the performers, community organizations, and the vibrant local artists of the Indy Gay Market who define the spirit of the city.
The Indy Gay Market at Indy Pride Festival will operate during the following hours:
Note: Vendors have the flexibility to open early or extend their stay to enjoy the festival’s full energy.
“This is a place to honor our journey and lift each other up,” says Indy Gay Market President, Hannah Hadley. “With more space than ever, this is our biggest market to date. This homecoming also serves as a graduation: after three years of growth under Indy Pride’s fiscal sponsorship, Indy Gay Market is officially launching as a standalone 501(c)3 in 2026!”
“The Indy Gay Market represents the heart of our community: local creators, small businesses, and queer voices coming together in celebration. Expanding this within our Pride footprint is exactly what this next chapter is about; creating more space, more visibility, and more opportunity for our LGBTQ+ community to show up, be seen, and thrive. This partnership is about intentionally investing in LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and artists, and deepening our commitment to the community that makes it so powerful.”
— Jen Carruthers, Executive Director, Indy Pride
2025 marks 5 years of Indy Gay Market! We are excited to host the following events in our 2026 lineup and we want to see you there! See below for al of the important dates including when to apply, when to expect acceptance, and where you can get more information from our team.
Where: At The AMP (4 Hour Event)
When:
Sat, Apr. 25th; 4:00PM – 8:00PM
Sun, Apr. 26th; 1:00PM – 5:00PM
Important Dates for Artists
Applications Open: 01/31/2026
Applications Close: 03/21/2026
Acceptance Letters Sent By: 03/28/2026
Booth Payment/Confirmation of Attendance Due: 04/04/2026
Where: Monument Circle
When:
May 30th 11AM – 3PM
May 31st 11AM – 3PM
Important Dates for Artists
*This is a first come first serve application!*
Important Dates for Artists
*This is a first come first serve application!*
Applications Open: 03/22/2026
Applications Close: 05/01/2026
Note: Acceptance letters will be sent on a first come-first serve basis. Payment will be automatically charged at the time of approval.
Where:White River State Park
When:
Indy Pride Festival: Sat, Jun 13th; 2:00PM – 6:00PM
Pet Pride: Sun, Jun 14th; 11:00AM – 4:00PM
Important Dates for Artists
*This is a first come first serve application!*
Applications Open: 03/22/2026
Applications Close: 05/01/2026
Note: Acceptance letters will be sent on a first come-first serve basis. Payment will be automatically charged at the time of approval.
Where: The AMP (New 5 Hour Event)
When:
Sat, Jul. 25th, 2026; 12:00PM – 5:00PM
Sun, Jul. 26th, 2026; 12:00PM – 5:00PM
Important Dates for Artists
Applications Open: 03/22/2026
Applications Close: 06/20/2026
Acceptance Letters Sent By: 06/27/2026
Booth Payment/Confirmation of Attendance Due: 07/04/2026
Where: The AMP (New 5 Hour Event)
When:
Sat, Oct 10th, 2026; 12:00PM – 5:00PM
Sun, Oct. 11th, 2026; 12:00PM – 5:00PM
Important dates for Artists
Applications Open: 07/18/2026
Applications Close: 09/05/2026
Acceptance Letters Sent By: 09/12/2026
Booth Payment/Confirmation of Attendance Due: 09/19/2026
Where: The AMP (4 Hour Event)
When:
Sat, Dec. 5th, 2026; 4:00PM – 8:00PM
Sun, Dec. 6th, 2026; 1:00PM – 5:00PM
Important Dates for Artists
Applications Open: 10/03/2026
Applications Close: 11/07/2026
Acceptance Letters Sent By: 11/14/2026
Booth Payment/Confirmation of Attendance Due: 11/21/2026
Have questions or concerns? Reach out to our event coordinators by sending an email to [email protected]! We are happy to help with anything you need to make sure you feel confident every step of the way from application to attending our events.