It started with a fight. On June 28, 1969, trans women of color and drag performers and others refused to be pushed out of the Stonewall Inn in New York City. Their resistance ignited the modern LGBTQIA2+ rights movement — and the world has honored that courage every June since.

Asheville is one of the South's most forward-thinking cities — and its Pride roots run deep. AVL Stonewall Fest brings June Pride back, honoring that legacy with something bigger, bolder, and built for this moment. June 26–28, 2026.