Bringing queer community events to Ames since 2017.

Since our founding in 2017, Ames Pride has been planning and organizing events that bring the queer community together in Ames. We’re here to build opportunities to socialize, learn, and make positive change for LGBTQIA+ people.

Pridefest is Ames Pride’s flagship event that combines a vendor fair, educational opportunities, and education into one great day! We hold Pridefest in the fall to allow Iowa State students and staff a better chance of participating. In addition to Pridefest, Ames Pride offers events at least once every quarter that center queer community and outreach.

Ames Pride is committed to fostering a safe, diverse, and welcoming environment at each of our events and for our volunteers. We can’t wait to meet you at the next Ames Pride gathering.

Ames Pride’s Board of Directors

  • Executive Committee, Pridefest 2023 Vendor Coordinator

    Contact: nicci.port@amespride.org, vendors@amespride.org

  • Executive Committee, Pridefest 2023 Sponsorship and Community Engagement Coordinator

    Contact: jen.hibben@amespride.org

  • Executive Committee, Pridefest 2023 Chair

    Contact: katie.tschopp@amespride.org

  • Pridefest 2023 Stage Coordinator

    Contact: dex.nash@amespride.org

  • Pridefest 2023 Stage Coordinator

    Contact: mook.bascomb@amespride.org

  • Pridefest 2023 Education Coordinator

    Contact: amanda.zagloba@amespride.org

  • Pridefest 2023 Volunteer Coordinator

    Contact: carson.deroushki@amespride.org

  • Pridefest 2023 Vendor Coordinator

    Contact: tyler.kirkman@amespride.org, vendors@amespride.org