FREE PARKING & FESTIVAL ENTRY

TWIN CITES
PRIDE CIRCLE
SHOW SCHEDULE
Step right up! The Pay Gap Festival is presenting a fabulous showcase of talent from the LGBTQ+ community and allies! The Twin Cities Pride Circle will have FREE pop up shows happening on both Saturday, Sept. 25 and Sunday, Sept. 26. Head to the West End Market located at the MN State Fairgrounds to be dazzled by music, comedy, drag story time, and dance that slays! The circle is hosted by Twin Cities Pride and supports gender equity and inclusion.
SIP & EAT
Cookies and Cream (Cookie Dough)
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
The Twin Cities original customizable cookie dough company. Hand scooped cookie dough from our trailer, topped to order, ready to eat straight off the spoon. WOMAN OWNED
Dangerfields (Liquor)
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
Alcohol and non-alcoholic beer beverages catered by Dangerfield’s.
FINNEGANS Reverse Food Truck
Drop non-perishable food donations at the FINNEGANS reverse food truck to help keep local food shelves stocked. Your donation benefits the hungry and FINNEGANS Community Food Fund. WOMAN OWNED
KMC Eggrolls
SUNDAY ONLY
Grandma’s homemade recipes jumbo egg rolls on a stick, mouth watering cream cheese wonton and chicken dumplings, spicy garlic wings, teriyaki chicken meatball skewers and gluten free spring rolls. BIPOC/WOMAN OWNED
Shawn's BBQ
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
A delicious BBQ menu. Amazing pulled pork sandwhiches and possibly the best chicken sandwich you will ever eat. BIPOC OWNED
VBJ (Vegetarian)
SATURDAY UNTIL 4PM & SUNDAY
VB & J’s food truck was started with the simple idea of providing healthy and tasty food. After you tire of the barbecued pigs, tacos, and deep-fried egg rolls, please give us a try. I am confident you will love our plant-based burgers and Juices. BIPOC OWNED
West Indie Soul (Caribbean)
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
If you desire the excitement of the steel drums, the pulsating beat of reggae music, the spices of Trinidad, and the fresh sea breeze of the Virgin Islands, you’ll be delightfully satisfied with our authentic Caribbean cuisine. BIPOC/WOMAN OWNED
SHOP LOCAL GOODIES & GIFTS
abbey's house
Handmade baby items – blanket, swaddles, burp clothes. WOMAN OWNED
BeeNaturalz
Handcrafted natural skincare products with #beepower. WOMAN OWNED
Brandi Warmbier, State Farm
Insurance information and handing out free bottled water. Requested quotes translate into $5 donation per quote to the FINNEGANS Community Fund. WOMAN OWNED
CET Inc.
Cheebos
Coconut Whisk
Vegan & gluten-free baking mixes like pancakes, cookies, muffins and more! Mission to make plant-based treats available to all and support organizations that fight food insecurity. BIPOC/WOMAN OWNED
Corazon Clothing
Local Latino-owned Clothing and accessories brand inspired by Minnesota and Latino Culture. BIPOC OWNED
Cream of the Crop Artists
Original Artworks, t-shirts and prints. WOMAN OWNED
ERA Minnesota
ERAMN’s mission is two fold:
1) To get an Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) placed on the Minnesota Ballot — so that the voters can decide Yes or No to add an ERA to our state constitution.
2) Memorializing Congress to lift the deadline to support final ERA ratification to the U.S. Constitution. As of 1/15/2020 we have all of the required 38 states to ratify.
Essie's Wonder Butters
All natural extra strength pain reliever made with organic shea butter and 15 100% essential oils for muscle pain and inflammation. BIPOC/WOMAN OWNED
Fast Mary's Bloody Mary Enhancer
Fast Mary’s Bloody Mary Enhancers (3 blends) – 16 oz glass bottles
Fast Mary’s Rim Dip – 6 oz tin container. WOMAN OWNED
Feminist Book Club
Books and book-related merchandise (e.g. book marks, stationary, totebags, candles). WOMAN OWNED
FlowEsScents
Handmade soy candles. BIPOC/WOMAN OWNED
GiftyWrap
Gonzee Designs
Face painting fun.
WOMAN OWNED
Heidi V. Pottery
Wheel thrown and hand built pottery. Functional pieces that people can use in their everyday lives. WOMAN OWNED
Jay Jay's Jams and such
Sweet, Savory and Delectable Handmade Treats. Enjoy local & seasonal produce year round by creating handmade, small batch, high quality, flavorful jams, jellies and salsas. BIPOC/WOMAN OWNED
JunkPunk
Abstract assemblage art pieces made from secondhand, scrap, salvage and found materials. WOMAN OWNED
Kamp Athena & The Sidhe Shed
Kamp Athena – A life coaching and martial arts program for women and girls. Empowering women via the path of The Sword.
The Sidhe Shed – a woman owned mixed-use performance, arts, and event space. Located in the historic Hamm’s Brewery in Eastside St Paul, a nexus point and Crossroads for community building and focus on Intentional Creativity as a magical practice. WOMAN OWNED
Krafty Twins & Doubles
Hand made kitchen items to replace single use plastic. WOMAN OWNED
Kickled Mary
Bloody Mary Mix, Pickles & Cocktail Mixes. WOMAN OWNED
KobI Co.
Candles, Bath Salts, Mists, Bath Bobms, T-shirt, Misc. self-care items. BIPOC/WOMAN OWNED
LuLaRoe
LuLaRoe womens clothing, leggings, dresses, shorts, pants, tops, and denim. WOMAN OWNED
Lutunji'S Palate
Gourmet desserts. Every scrumptious bite of Lutunji’s Palate Gourmet Cakes, Cobblers and more, contributes to youth development, teen parental support, and transition assistance for Men returning to society from incarceration. BIPOC OWNED/ WOMAN OWNED
Minnesota Awesome
Minnesota-related, apparel, and accessories.
Mill City Laser
Enter to win complimentary laser sessions and consultations for the Minneapolis studio that provides laser treatments for: hair reduction, spot reduction, fine line reduction, and cherry angioma reduction. WOMAN OWNED
Moxie Malas
Peacefully Untamed Jewelry inspired by the best version of yourself and created as a reminder that it already exists within. Handmade in MN. WOMAN OWNED
Nichelle Lee
Handmade, original, jewelry (necklaces and bracelets). BIPOC/WOMAN OWNED
Northern Home Candle Company
Northern Ties
Clothing Brand & Reverse Tie Dye Clothing (men/women/youth). WOMAN OWNED
Opulenza Designs
Sterling Silver Jewelry .925, Heirloom quality sterling silver jewelry and gemstones, artisan designed and crafted. WOMAN OWNED
Paper Joint
Hand-sewn and hand-crafted small leather goods.
Pure Romance
Bath, beauty, massage, lingerie, mystery gifts, and there will be a drawing. WOMAN OWNED
Picking Posies Design
Pressed flower handmade jewelry. WOMAN OWNED
Queen on the Scene
Inappropriately awesome enamel pins created to empower and inspire. WOMAN OWNED
Renewal by Anderson - Twin Cities
Window and Door Replacement Services
Rowan & Opal
Handmade fabulous leather goods, aimed at practicality, sustainability, and giving back. Part of the proceeds of every RBG dissent inspired design is donated to ACLU. WOMAN OWNED
ShandaiMade
Bonnets, bandana bibs, wearable and non-wearable sewn accessories like ears that snap on the bonnets and barrettes, crotchet items. WOMAN OWNED
Soak iT Up
FUN in functional cloths and clards. Gifts and greetings are clever and eco-friendly. Products transform into reusable cleaning cloths. Natural, vegan, and compostable products that anyone can use. WOMAN OWNED
Stacey Johnson Jewelry Design
Artisan jewelry created using precious metals with hand selected gemstones and freshwater pearls. WOMAN OWNED
The Northern Farmhouse boutique
Seasonal apparel for fall and winter. Crew necks & hoodies with fall/Halloween/winter/Christmas theme print. Door Hangers to decorate your front door with and 16oz Soy Wax Candle (Fall/Winter Scents). WOMAN OWNED
The Painted Fence
Free hand cut steel with a manual plasma cutter on up-cycled reclaimed wood. Up-cycled bucket and steel items buckets gas cans pails etc. WOMAN OWNED
Tijerina Global Spices
6 blend spiceline based on culinary classes, travel, and culture. BIPOC/WOMAN OWNED
TWIN CITIES PRIDE
T-shirts and lawn signs, come say hi to Twin Cities Pride and check out the magical entertainment at the Pride Circle.
Viv and Pearl Co.
Women’s clothing and accessories. WOMAN OWNED
WHITE PINE COLLABORATIVE LLC
Custom pronoun pins, pride pins and similar pride merch.
WOMN ACT
Memberships and merchandise. WoMN ACT® (Advocate, Collaborate, Transform), previously known as the Minnesota Women’s Consortium, is a coordinated network of individuals, organizations, and corporations advancing gender equity and social justice through advocacy and collaboration. BIPOC/WOMAN OWNED
WyntersEnd Workshop
Handmade resin art, jewelry, accessories, keychains, magnets, upcycled jean and fleece quilts, decor, and more. BIPOC/WOMAN OWNED
WAYS TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
CLOSE THE GENDER GAP ON STAGE
TIP THE PERFORMERS
Support gender equity in the arts by tipping performers with cash or digitally. Look for contribution jars located around the main stage. Performances are on stage in the amphitheater and at the Twin Cities Pride Circle in the marketplace. These local and national talent are 100% worth it.
TIP THE PERFORMERS
HELP THE HUNGRY
COMMUNITY FOOD FUND
Bring non-perishable food donations to help keep Twin Cities food shelves stocked. Look for the FINNEGANS green reverse food truck to drop off your donation.
SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES
SHOP, SIP, EAT – LOCAL
Shop, sip and eat from local vendors in the marketplace. It not only supports small BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ and WOMAN OWNED businesses in the Twin Cities, but doing so reduces your environmental impact.
BID FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE
SILENT AND LIVE AUCTION
Proceeds raised from the auctions will fund WoMN ACT, Twin Cities Pride and the FINNEGANS Community Food Fund. The live auction will happen at the festival on stage at 1:50 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25 and 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26. Everyone is welcome to bid. If you know your max bid and would like someone to bid on your behalf email hello@rockwhatyougotlive.com
The online silent auction will close Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. People with the winning bid will be notified in the next business days about how to obtain items.
BID ON AUCTION ITEMS
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