A volunteer-run LBGTQ+ family-friendly event, Venango Pride in the Park, is being held at Hasson Park in Oil City on Saturday, June 22. 

The Pride event will feature free music, food, games/crafts/activities, local vendors, community resources and more. 

Event organizers say the goal of the event is to promote a safe, supportive and inclusive space for the queer community and their allies. 

Venango Pride in the Park will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. 

Venango Pride in the Park event schedule: 

  • 11 a.m. - DJ Richard kicks off event, vendor & community tables open
  • 12-3 p.m. - Free picnic: hot dogs, sides and drinks 
  • 12-12:30 p.m. - V's Drag Race 
  • 12:30-1:30 p.m. - DJ Richard 
  • 1:30-1:45 p.m. - Limbo contest 
  • 1:45-2 p.m. - Poets Against Racism & Hate Reading 
  • 2-2:30 p.m. - Live Music - Act 2: The Random Hubiak 
  • 2:30-3 p.m. - DJ Richard wraps up event, vendor & Community tables close 

Attendees can park for free at the First Presbyterian Church. Shuttles will take attendees to the park every 15 minutes. 

More information on Venango County's first Pride in the Park event can be found here.