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Olney Today
By the People, for the People
Richland County Pride Festival Seeks Vendors Ahead of Deadline
Annual event in Olney, Illinois looking to fill remaining spots for food, arts, and crafts vendors
Apr. 6, 2026 at 4:48pm
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The vibrant colors and bold graphic style of this illustration evoke the joyful energy of the Richland County Pride Festival's vendor marketplace and community celebration.Olney TodayThe Richland County Pride Festival, an annual LGBTQ+ celebration in Olney, Illinois, is seeking additional vendors to participate in this year's event on June 13, 2026. The festival organizer, Ashley Zwilling of Proud Richland County, says the deadline to register as a vendor is April 15th, and they are still looking to fill spots for food, arts, and crafts vendors to join the lineup of live music, entertainment, and family-friendly activities.
Why it matters
The Richland County Pride Festival is an important annual celebration that brings the local LGBTQ+ community and allies together, promoting inclusivity and visibility. As a free, public event, it also provides small businesses and artisans an opportunity to connect with attendees and showcase their products and services.
The details
The Richland County Pride Festival will take place on June 13, 2026 from 1pm to 7pm at Rotary Park in Olney, Illinois. Organizers are still seeking additional food, arts, and crafts vendors to join the lineup of live music, entertainment, and children's activities. The vendor registration deadline is April 15th.
- The Richland County Pride Festival is scheduled for June 13, 2026.
- The deadline for vendor registration is April 15, 2026.
The players
Ashley Zwilling
The founder of Proud Richland County, the organization that hosts the annual Richland County Pride Festival.
Proud Richland County
The local LGBTQ+ advocacy organization that organizes the annual Richland County Pride Festival.
What they’re saying
“we have live music, live entertainment. We have children's activities. It's a very family fun oriented event. And so if you're interested in being a vendor, we still, the deadline for that vendor sign up registration is April 15th, so we are still looking for a few, a few more food vendors, and arts and crafts vendors, if you want to come out and share the joy that day”
— Ashley Zwilling, Founder, Proud Richland County
What’s next
The festival organizers will review vendor applications and finalize the lineup in the weeks leading up to the June 13th event date.
The takeaway
The Richland County Pride Festival provides a valuable opportunity for local LGBTQ+ individuals, families, and allies to come together in a spirit of community and celebration. By supporting the event through vendor participation, small businesses can connect with this engaged audience and contribute to the vibrant local culture.