Event poster for Pride 2020, scheduled for Saturday, June 27, from 11 am to 5 pm, at The Hilton College Station, TX. The poster features colorful, rainbow-themed text.
CarabinerCollections Nonprofit LGBTQIA+ Community Library
CarabinerCollections Nonprofit LGBTQIA+ Community Library
Poster for Pride Book Fair 2026 with a stylized woman reading a book, set against a mountain landscape with a purple and pink sky. Event details include date, time, location, and activities like author talks and drag shows.
Poster for Pride Book Fair 2026 with a stylized woman reading a book, set against a mountain landscape with a purple and pink sky. Event details include date, time, location, and activities like author talks and drag shows.

Hosted by Carabiner Collections

June 27, 2026 | 11AM–5PM | The Hilton- College Station (801 University Drive East)

The Pride Book Fair 2026 is a FREE, family-friendly community celebration that spotlights LGBTQIA+ stories, culture and history.
It will host author talks & signings, drag performances, a diverse vendor market with community resources, food, and more!

 
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Colorful Pride Book Fair promotional poster with event details and a neon sign reading "Agenda".
Event schedule with times and activities from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Highlights include doors opening at 11:00 am, drag show opening at 11:30 am, author talk with Alok Vaid-Menon at 12:00 pm, signing with Alok Vaid-Menon at 1:00 pm, another author talk with Jonny Garza Villa at 2:00 pm, and a drag show finale at 4:30 pm. The event concludes with doors closing at 5:00 pm.
A collage of photos featuring individuals under titles 'Meet the Authors' and 'Meet the Drag Royals.' The left side shows a person with colorful, short hair and a yellow sweater, labeled 'Alex Menard.' To the right are various individuals, including one with makeup and a tuxedo, labeled 'Alexander the Great,' and others including 'Jonny Garza Villa,' 'Don Kelly,' 'Alen Gracen,' 'Zestial Celestial,' 'Infinity Adonis,' and 'Dulce Gabbana,' all with different outfits and styles.
A digital graphic with neon-style text reading, "Please answer this short survey," a QR code, a pink arrow pointing to the immediate right, and a URL link to a Google Forms survey.

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Note: Security will metal detect attendees as they walk into the doors of the event hall. If you see someone without a wrist band, please direct them to the entrance or notify a volunteer.

Special Thanks to our Sponsors

This year’s Pride Book Fair could not have have happened without the incredible support of our community.

Colorful graphic with the phrase 'PROJECT, YOU' and 'AWESOME' in stylized letters, set against a purple and pink gradient background with mountain silhouettes at the bottom.
Markie Hu Styling logo over a graphic representing the Presenting Sponsor donation level
Mountain range silhouette against a colorful night sky with purple and pink clouds and stars, celebrating action for transformation fund.
Third Wave Fund Logo on top of a graphic representing the Carabiner Collector" level Sponsorship
Text on a purple gradient background reading 'Quote About Bryan College Station' with mountain silhouettes at the bottom and stars in the sky.
The image displays the text 'Morgan Torres' in blue and 'REALTOR' in light blue on a purple background with abstract light streaks and star-like elements.
Lavender Level Sponsor: The Pride Community Center
Absolute CS Music Logo on top of a graphic representing the "Lavender" level Sponsorship
Lavender level Sponsor: Opossum Town
Lavender Level Sponsor: The Book Nook in Brenham, TX
Beth Symons Fine Art Portraiture Logo on top of a graphic representing the "Lavender" level Sponsorship
The Texas Pride Community Foundation logo on top of a graphic representing the Carabiner Collector level sponsorship
Unitarian Universalist Church of the Brazos Valley Logo on top of a graphic representing the "Rainbow" level Sponsorship
Roots Psychotherapy Logo on top of a graphic representing the "Rainbow" level Sponsorship

Friends Congregational Church • Daniel Handler and Lisa Brown • Don Kelly • The Theatre Company • BookPeople

Floor plan of an event space with areas labeled Kids Corner, Comfort Corner, Resource Hall, Bathroom, Water stations, Dance Floor, Krista Locke area, Food Truck, Bookmobiles, and Bathrooms. The layout includes numbered seating sections and various service zones.

Vendor Map

16. Roadhouse Creatives

17. Funky Fish Art

18. Glamour Rat

19. Art by the River

20. M.L. Eaden

21. MarsLondonArts

22. Bear Canvas Artistry

23. The Pickle Witch

24. The Knitting Artist

25. Silversides Pottery

26. Shear Joy Farm

27. The Book Nook

28. Miriam Rieck

29. Live Poetry

30. Queer Audacity ATX

1. Koalatea Creations

2. Sacred Sisters

3. Nynroot

4. The Coconut Lanai

5. Dan’s Patches

6. Mint Cocoa Crafts

7. Mosstown Mercantile

8. Eldritch Concoctions

9. Bread and Bone

10. Twisted Artisan

11. Raven Books

12. Button and Brass

13. Ravel Realms

14. Ethereal Links

15. Spacey Paws

31. Pride Community Center

32. UU Church of the Brazos Valley

33. Sexual Assault Resource Center

34. Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas

35. Leather and Lace of the Brazos Valley

36. I’ll Paint Your Vibe

34. Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas

37. Roots Psychotherapy

38. Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT)

39. Reproductive Health Access Group

40. Queer Graduate and Professional Aggies

41. Friends Congregational Church

Accessibility

We recognize disability justice (DJ) and The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as a part of our larger civil rights tradition, and strive to celebrate diversity and include all members of our community.

If you need accommodations beyond what is listed here, please reach out to us (carabinercollections@gmail.com) at any time before the event. For accommodations during the event, speak to the greeter at the doors to the event hall, or another person in a volunteer t-shirt.

A Supply Station will be available to everyone who would like any additional support. Please take what you need.

A colorful sign indicating a supply station with icons of earplugs, headphones, masks, and no photo stickers, and text instructing to take what is needed to feel safe and supported.

  • Masking is NOT required. Masks will be provided at the entrance for those who want them. Noise-canceling headphones and ear plugs will be available for those who are feeling sensitive to loud noises. Please take what your need to feel safe and supported.

  • A free parking lot surrounds the Hilton building. Accessible parking is located near the entrances of the hotel near curb cuts.

  • Brazos Transit District: The Green and Maroon routes have direct stops. The Yellow route is in walking distance from the hotel. An ADA paratransit is available.

    Texas A&M Aggie Spirit Bus: The Reveille (12) route is in walking distance from the hotel.

    The buses are equipped with ramps for wheelchair users and anyone else who needs them.

    The hotel provides a complimentary shuttle from Easterwood Field Airport.

  • Accessible routes are included in the design of the hotel. Ramps are available next to every set of stairs throughout the event space. Please ask a greeter or another volunteer if you need any assistance finding one.

  • Every effort is going to be made to provide a gender neutral restroom in the event space. All restrooms are accessible or have an accessible stall.

  • Drinking water will be provided for free at stations on either side of the stage.

  • American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters will be provided next to the stage during the entire event.

  • Security will metal detect attendees as they walk into the doors of the event hall. Security will also be present throughout the event space.

  • Most of the event is indoors this year! The only attractions outdoors will be the Carabiner Collections bookmobile and possibly food trucks.

  • Many seats will be available in front of the stage and some around the event space. A few seats in front of the stage will be labeled for people with disabilities.

  • Service animals are welcome inside and outside of the venue.

  • Photography will take place at the event. “No Photos” stickers will be available at the entrance for those who would not like to appear on camera.

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