Pride in Bloom
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 06/11/2023
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Our Pride in Bloom mission is to highlight the unique & exceptional contribution of local LGBTQ+ artisans, entertainers and chefs in a weekend event for all community members to enjoy, in an effort to build lasting partnerships in our garden. Saturday’s events will kick off with a keynote from Robert Emery, President of The Dallas Way.
Interested in being a vendor and non-profit community partner for Pride in Bloom? Email us now!
Schedule of Events
Saturday, June 10
- 10 a.m. – Keynote with Robert Emery, President of The Dallas Way
- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Curated Vendor Market
- 10:30 a.m. – Justin Cash, Acoustic Guitar and Vocals
- 10 a.m.-12 p.m. – Nathan Ratliff, live piano performance
- 11 a.m.-3 p.m. – Family Picnic in Pecan Grove featuring Amor Y Queso charcuterie boards and picnics from Chef Mollie G and El Chefrijo (for sale)
- 12-2 p.m. – Bob Goodwin, live piano music
- 1-1:30 p.m. – Performance by Turtle Creek Chorale
- 2 p.m. – Chef Demonstration Darren Knight
- 3 p.m. – Performance by Heather Knox, Acoustic Americana music
- 9 a.m.-5 p.m. – Family STEM Activities in the Children’s Adventure Garden
Sunday, June 11
- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Curated Vendor Market
- 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. – Performance by DJ Dezi 5
- 11 a.m.-3 p.m. – Family Picnic in Pecan Grove featuring Amor Y Queso charcuterie boards and picnics from Chef Mollie G and El Chefrijo (for sale)
- 12 p.m.-2 p.m. – Performance by Dalene Richelle, Acoustic Country and Pop
- 12-2 p.m. – Scott Ayres, live piano music
- 3 p.m. – Chef Demonstration Jeana Johnson
- 9 a.m.-5 p.m. – Family STEM Activities in the Children’s Adventure Garden
Additional Entertainment:
Interactive Pride Mural with Artist MOM
Pride floral selfie experiences with 21 Parc Floral & Design
Visit Dallas Red Carpet
Confirmed Vendors:
- Alan R Smith Art
- Amor y Queso
- Casa M Spice
- ChaseTheNoodz
- Chef Mollie G
- Clay Lab Designs
- Daniel Padilla Gallery
- Dustin Vyers Art
- East Dallas Vintage
- El Chefrijo
- Fresh Art Foodie
- Granny Scratch Kitchen
- Hard Silver Jewelry
- Las Ofrendas
- Lauren Wheat Art
- The Macaron Makery
- Marc Truelove Pop Art
- Michael Duncan Art
- Oak Cliff Pottery
- Prestige Event Service LLC
- Queer Vegan Aunt
- Robert Werkmeister
- SpiceBae
- SOGGY Art
- The Spiritual Artist
- Studio Airik
- Tea Punk Teas
- Transformations by TJ
- Tullia Sage
- Usefull
2023 Pride in Bloom Sponsors
Bronze
ExxonMobil
R. Harrison Edell and Michael Mahon, with Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate
Friend
Carole Braden
Supporting
Cotton Mendenhall, Realtor, Ebby
MoneyGram
North Texas LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Patron
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
Classic Chassis Car Club
Fidelity
Fossil
Leslie Garner & Chris LaBove
Media Sponsor
NBC 5/Telemundo 39
2023 Pride in Bloom Committee
David Sassano, Dallas Arboretum Board and Committee Chair
Dr. Holly Bishop, Dallas Arboretum Board
Carole Brayden, Friend of the Arboretum
Marcus deMello-Silva, Bank of America and Black Tie Dinner
Raymond Egana and Patty Irizarry, Classic Chassis Car Club
Phil Jacobson, Dallas Arboretum volunteer
Jan Nunn, Dallas Arboretum volunteer
Gregory Pynes, past board member Resource Center
Gary Sanchez, Visit Dallas and LGBTQ Chamber
Dustin Vyers, Black Tie Dinner
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.