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Medford's Got Pride!

This Wednesday, July 15, from 6-9pm Freedom Park will be filled with live music, local vendors, delicious food, community organizations, and plenty of reasons to spend a summer evening outdoors as Medford celebrates its very first Pride Festival.

Abbie Galie

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Medford's Got Pride!

This Wednesday, July 15, from 6-9pm Freedom Park will be filled with live music, local vendors, delicious food, community organizations, and plenty of reasons to spend a summer evening outdoors as Medford celebrates its very first Pride Festival.

Whether you're a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, an ally, or simply looking for something fun to do on a Wednesday night, organizers hope you'll come out and be part of what they hope becomes a new Medford tradition. After all, you only get one first! "Wasn't Pride Month in June?" I keep hearing that! Yes, it was! But it doesn't mean we can't have pride any day of the year, and, June was jam packed with Pride events, this is the date that worked for our volunteers! "Because we should be kind and have fun every day, all year, for everyone; but that's just me." says Pola Galie, event chair person.

They'll be selling these incredible tees- proceeds fund the event & future events!

these tees will be available for $25, proceeds support Medford Pride!

Live Music All Evening

The festival kicks off at 6:00 p.m. and features entertainment throughout the evening. Enjoy performances by local musicians Erica DiLulio and friends, Gwyn Kerfoot and Cay Green, What's the Buzz - bringing the G-rated Queens , Old Man Garage Band, and Jackson Taylor Blues Co., keeping the stage lively until the evening concludes around 9:00 p.m.

Come Hungry!

Several local favorites will be serving dinner, snacks, and sweet treats throughout the event, including:

  • Not Your Mama's Tacos
  • Master Foodies
  • Jenni's Goodies
  • Cawfee
  • La Lus Cafe

Whether you're grabbing dinner before enjoying the music or stopping for dessert, there will be something for every appetite.

One of Medford Pride's Sponsors - Medford United Methodist Church

Shop Local

One of the highlights of the evening will be the incredible lineup of local makers and artists. Browse handcrafted jewelry, fresh flowers, crochet, macramé, crystals, plants, custom apparel, 3D printed creations, vintage-inspired planters, tarot readings, and much more from talented South Jersey vendors.

  • Leafpile – Children's activity
  • Sympathy Magick – Spells, crystals & metaphysical gifts
  • Pink Flower Market – Fresh-cut flowers
  • ColbyWill Crochet – Handmade crochet
  • Holly Den Crafts – Crafts for charity
  • NGS Designs
  • Jewelia Designs – Handmade jewelry
  • Lunar Subway Studios – 3D printed toys
  • Queer Teen Crafts
  • Made with Love by Shanti
  • AddyRose Events – Make-your-own bouquet bar
  • Style Your Tee
  • Nocturnal Knots – Macramé
  • Love Thy Nature Refillery – Eco-friendly refill products
  • Plantiquity – Antique planters
  • Virga Tarot – Tarot readings
  • The Well
  • Heart & Paw Marlton – Veterinary services
  • Bracelet Chicken - Beaded Jewelry (this one is my daughter! Don't miss her booth!)

DH Hair Designs – Hair tinsel!

Fun Beyond Shopping

There's more to do than just browse!

Visitors can enjoy:

  • Caricatures by Don
  • A make-your-own bouquet experience from AddyRose Events
  • Hair tinsel by DH Hair Designs
  • Children's activities with Leafpile
  • Target toss with Mystic Realms
  • Tarot readings from Virga Tarot
  • Enjoy the Nature Mandala being created
  • Grab selfies in the flower arch!

There will truly be something for all ages to enjoy. (of course Freedom Park's epic playground is right there too if the kiddos play while you browse!)

This pic is nepotism at it's finest, this is my daugther, aka the "Bracelet Chicken" who has been working hard making bracelets to sell at the event!

Meet Community Organizations

The festival also brings together a wide variety of local nonprofits, advocacy groups, churches, schools, and community organizations, giving attendees an opportunity to learn more about the resources available throughout our area.

Representatives from organizations including Garden State Equality, the League of Women Voters of Burlington County, Family Promise of Burlington County, Peaceful Practices, Medford United Methodist Church, the Medford Quaker Meeting, the South Jersey Sudbury School, and others will be on hand throughout the evening.
There's still time to participate if you want to get involved!
ASL interpreters will also be present during stage presentations, helping make the event welcoming and accessible to more members of our community.

Volunteers & Organizers will be wearing these adorable tees! Handmade by a local from Pemberton!

Event Information

📅 Wednesday, July 15

🕕 6:00 to approximately 9:00 p.m.

📍 Freedom Park, Union Street, Medford

Admission is free.

Whether you come for the music, the food, the shopping, or simply to enjoy a beautiful summer evening with friends and neighbors, Medford's first Pride Festival promises a welcoming atmosphere filled with local talent, creativity, and community spirit.

Bring a lawn chair, bring your family, bring a friend, and help celebrate the beginning of what organizers hope will become a cherished annual tradition in Medford.

Want to be a part of it?

If you want to get involved, there's still time to get involved as a sponsor.
You also have a bit of time to get involved & come as a vendor!

This event is sponsored by: