This activity fest for LGBTQI+ and ally youth includes a variety of youth-centered events, including a friendship cruise, art stations, and gaming, to name a few. This event is designed for youth to celebrate pride month in a safe environment while creating friendships with youth in the low country.
Queer Youth Fest is held during Park Circle Pride. Park Circle Pride offers a diverse schedule of events including drag brunches, trivia, dancing, workshops, an art walk, a poetry stage, restaurant specials, lectures, a cabaret show, bingo, a silent disco, and of course Queer Youth Fest!
Launched as a part of Spirit Day 2020, "Queer Youth Fest” started as week-long series of virtual "festival" events highlighting the role of art in queer/trans resilience. This series of events was designed and planned by our Youth Committee. Our first "Queer Youth Fest" celebration was a lively event featuring Pose actress, Cecilia Gentili.
Whether you are planning to stop by for one activity or hang out with us all day, there is something for everyone in the family at Queer Youth Fest! This year we are excited to partner with The Feminist Magic Market to bring you an exciting and bigger event. Pre-registration for this event is not required for this event. Bring your family and friends, picnic blanket, and your rainbow vibes and join us for this fun filled day!
This year’s event will take place on Sunday, June 9th 2024 11am-3pm
at Commonhouse Aleworks (4831 O'Hear Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405)
Have an idea for a Queer Youth Fest activity? Are you an organization, business, or group who would like to be part of this year’s Queer Youth Fest? Fill out our interest form before or email jonatanr@waf.org for more info!
Join in on the fun, help us set up, or help run some stations by volunteering with us! Have questions about volunteering? Please email volunteercoordinator@waf.org
Stay tune for more updates and activities to come! Please note, changes to the actives planned can happen at any time. The finale scheduled activities will be posted the week of the event.
If you have any questions about this event, please email us at jonatanr@waf.org