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The Blue Ridge
Pride Pageant 2025
The Blue Ridge Pride Pageant is one of the highlights of the gay calendar in Asheville and attracts visitors from across North Carolina and beyond.
Blue Ridge Pride Pageant 2025
The Blue Ridge Pride Pageant is one of the highlights of the gay calendar in Asheville and attracts visitors from across North Carolina and beyond.
- 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.
The Pageant
- Next Edition: Awaiting dates – From 7 pm to 10 pm – Each year in late Summer, the town of Asheville welcomes a drag queen invasion as acts from North Carolina and beyond descend upon the town to compete and perform.
- The dazzling spectacle has truly become seasoned by Asheville’s flavors of openness, artistic expression, and diversity. It is one of the few pride pageants in the nation to be open to “drag queens, kings, and things”, making it as unique and eccentric as the town’s reputation!
- The pageant is organized by Blue Ridge Pride and pits dueling drag queens against each other for the title or Miss Blue Ridge Pride.
- Categories include a per-interview, a pride flag costume competition, an onstage one-on-one and a talent competition. The winner will be chosen by a panel of experts and audience participation.
The Venue
- Eulogy – Live Music Venue at Burial Beer Co. Eulogy is a mid-sized room, aiming to add to the city’s vibrant music and live performance scene.
- The building that Eulogy calls home hosts the music venue and rooftop VISUALS bar. Burial’s South Slope brewery lies adjacent to the venue with a shop complete with beer, wine and Burial merchandise.
- Stay close to the event at the Kimpton Hotel Arras, rated “Superb” by guests with spacious rooms featuring a modern design in a perfect location.
Gay Asheville
- Asheville has become well known for many things, and drag, surprisingly, is one of them. Yes, way out here in the mountains of North Carolina there is a steadily growing drag community – and locals seems to love it, much to the pleasure of bars, nightclubs, and even more unique establishments that now feature regular drag shows.
Where to stay?
The following Asheville hotels are popular with our readers. All are close to the pride celebrations and the town’s top attractions:
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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