Event Details

Incorporated in 2022, Trent Hills Pride is a volunteer-driven community organization dedicated to fostering safety, belonging, and inclusion for 2SLGBTQ+ people and their allies across Trent Hills and Northumberland County. Through cultural celebrations, educational initiatives, and community advocacy, the organization works to counter discrimination and strengthen community resilience in a rural setting. Its annual Trent Hills Pride celebrations, held each June across Campbellford, Hastings, and Warkworth, feature flag raisings, performances, and family-friendly community events that celebrate diversity and acceptance. In recent years, the organization has expanded its programming with initiatives such as the Kaleidoscope workshop series, which offers creative arts, storytelling, and wellness sessions designed to empower youth and older adults while building stronger connections within the community.

This application is for “Trent Hills Pride 2026”, a series of Pride season events taking place June 1 to 10, 2026, across the communities of Trent Hills, including Campbellford, Warkworth, and Hastings. Presented across accessible public venues including parks, libraries, and theatres, the Pride season combines free and ticketed programming to engage residents and visitors through arts, culture, and shared learning. Programming includes: (1) Pride flag raising ceremonies: a series of Pride flag raisings across multiple community locations including Old Mill Park, Mill Creek Park, Trent Hills Public Library, the OPP Campbellford Detachment, Campbellford Memorial Hospital, and the YMCA, marking the official launch of Pride celebrations across the municipality; (2) Cultural performances: Pride in the Park: Warkworth Magic, a large outdoor evening event at Mill Creek Park featuring live music, circus performances, drag entertainment, and community gathering activities presented in partnership with local organizations; (3) Theatre programming: a special Pride presentation of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Aron Theatre Co-op, including a themed pre-show gathering, audience participation activities, and costume contests; and (4) Family and youth programming: storytelling and music events led by drag performers Betty Baker and Butch, presented at the Warkworth Library and Aron Theatre.