ICT Big Gay Market

06/30/2026

Just a friendly reminder: WSU Tech Foundation will continue to take donations through September for their community scholarship that supports the futures of soon-to-be students at Wichita State University: Allied with Pride! 🏳️‍🌈

Would you like to help contribute to this meaningful cause? If so, you can donate at the link below:

https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/donor-form/?svcid=renxt&formId=42a9e68a-215c-47a8-b6f9-988782849b0c&envid=p-EXKWnbXlRk-2NHToKrbxWA&zone=usa

06/30/2026

We would like to extend a final Big Gay Thanks to all those who put in their time helping to make the ICT Big Gay Market 2026 such a wonderful event filled with love, encouragement, fun, and community. We are already looking forward to seeing you all again!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS 📅
ICT Big Gay Market RETURNS - Sunday, June 13, 2027

HAPPY PRIDE 🏳️‍🌈 ALL YEAR LONG

06/17/2026

Jeff and James of ICT Big Gay Market here. We'd like to thank everyone who made it to the market this year. We can't thank you enough for supporting this event that shares so much peace, love and joy within the LGBTQIA + and Allied community. That being said, we wanted to use this opportunity to acknowledge our right-hand woman Lindsay Cornish for all she's done this year and year's past assisting us behind the scenes. Words can't express how much we appreciate all you do. We love you!!

06/16/2026

Thank you for catching so many wonderful moment with the community ❤ ❤ ❤

06/13/2026

Thank you to James Boyd and Jeff Boyd with Leaf & Stone Apothecary - the founders of the ICT Big Gay Market!! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

"Helping our local and extended community bridge their everyday lives to a journey with herbal remedies by offering natural and always organic solutions. Founded in 2012 by James Boyd and Jeff Boyd in San Diego Ca, we’re committed to an herbal philosophy brought together by years of education, tried and true techniques and products. Located in the Riverside neighborhood of Wichita, KS, please visit us for all your herbal needs."

Website: landsapothecary.com
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06/13/2026

Thank you to Guardian Angels Security for their service at our 5th Annual ICT Big Gay Market!! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

"Owned and Operated by Marcus and Mary Terrell

Guardian Angels Security is a locally owned and operated security company dedicated to creating safe, welcoming, and inclusive environments for every event, organization, and community we serve. Founded by Marcus and Mary Terrell, our company was built on the belief that security is about more than simply responding to incidents—it is about protecting people while treating them with dignity, respect, and professionalism.

We are honored to be returning as the security provider for the ICT Big Gay Market for the second consecutive year. Supporting events that bring people together, celebrate diversity, and strengthen communities is something we take great pride in.

Our mission is centered around three core principles: safety, de-escalation, and customer service. We believe the best security professionals are those who can proactively identify concerns, calmly de-escalate situations, and create a positive experience for attendees. Our team is trained to approach every interaction with professionalism, compassion, and respect while maintaining a strong commitment to public safety.

At Guardian Angels Security, our goal is simple: we want every guest, vendor, volunteer, and organizer to feel safe, welcomed, and free to enjoy their experience. We understand that successful events are built on trust, and we work diligently to provide a visible, approachable, and reliable security presence that allows everyone to focus on what matters most—connecting, celebrating, and building community.

We appreciate the opportunity to serve the ICT Big Gay Market and look forward to helping make this year's event another safe and successful experience for all."

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569427222739

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06/13/2026

ICT Big Gay Market Mission Statement:

We hold this event…

To celebrate the diversity of the LGBTQIA+ and Allied community as a safe and non-alcoholic space where we can gather to support local businesses.

To serve as a space of growth, recognizing every individual that has worked hard to create their lives through adversity, and celebrate that success.

To inspire folks from year to year, and have space for them to show that inspiration.

To hold space in joy and expression of what it is that you are or want to be with other individuals that are on a personal journey also.

We welcome anyone that is here to celebrate and value the reasons that this market has been created. In this way we lift everyone up together in peace and love.

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Hello Community & Patrons,

We understand that there are individuals who may go to events to protest and practice their first amendment rights. We are a non-engagement event. As an event, we will not partake in conversations or confrontations with any individuals or groups that may decide to protest or hold space against the community with which we stand, live and who we serve. ICT Big Gay Market has the right to remove and will do so for anyone who attempts to enter our footprint and disrupt the safe space we have created for the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies. If there is a second attempt to enter our footprint, the individual or indviduals will be trespassed. If you witness any instances of anyone crossing these bounds, please notify an attending security asap and those individuals will be dealt with. No matter the perspective of the protestors we will always choose this community.

Our actions speak louder than their words, and we have all been gathering in joy for years. We will continue to offer a safe and non-alcoholic option for your celebrations of diversity within the LGBTQIA+ and Allied community.

It is our advice that you also do not engage with any individuals or groups that post up outside of the market. There is no reason to hear something that we have all already heard plenty of times; we know our truth. Especially not on such a joyous day. We do not need to be told what we are doing is wrong, whether we should be doing something else with our bodies, religion or any aspect of our lives. We live our lives based on our own experiences and choices and have all the power to live this without obstruction to our path of happiness, it is as simple as that. Gather with your community and enjoy yourself at the event, all else has no place.

06/12/2026

Plan your route accordingly!

U.S. 54/I-135 interchange and ramp closures begin June 12
Read more here:
https://www.ksdot.gov/Home/Components/News/News/6332/