Don’t miss SC Pride’s annual midlands-based Pride month celebration: OUTfest! This famously hot block party won’t disappoint! You can expect to see local and national entertainment, live music, drag queens and kings, pageantry, and so much more. You will also have the chance to interact with a variety of vendors providing resources, services, and products. Food trucks, sweet treats, and plenty of drinks are also available for purchase throughout the day. Grab your friends and get lit at our famously hot block party!

Date: June 14, 2025
Location: 1100 Block of Park Street in the Vista, Columbia, SC
Attendance: 10,000+
Activities: Live music, drag pageant, vendors,
food & beverage, community engagement,
headlining performances.

OUTfest is a one-day celebration of LGBTQ+ pride, community, and culture in South Carolina. This vibrant festival features live performances by local musicians, the exciting Mr. Mx. Ms. OUTFEST Drag Pageant, and a bustling vendor marketplace with over 45 local businesses and organizations. As one of SC Pride’s signature events, OUTFEST fosters inclusivity, joy, and empowerment, drawing attendees from across the region for a day of entertainment and community connection.

Want to be part of the festival? Check below for our vendor, sponsor, and pageant applications! Volunteer with us while you’re at it – we’d love to have you!