The Zanesville Pride Group

10/12/2026

This Wednesday! Let’s go! 🎃👻

10/01/2026

Get ready for a SPOOKTACULAR night of Halloween Drag Bingo!

Join us Wednesday, October 14, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Taste of Ohio in Zanesville, Ohio for an evening packed with bingo, laughs, fabulous performances, and plenty of Halloween flair.

Hosted by Lysistrata Jones alongside her fabulous co-host, John Squatters!

We’ll have exciting prizes from local small businesses for our bingo winners, and a portion of the event proceeds will benefit Zanesville Pride.

Come dressed in your Halloween best, bring your friends, and get ready for a fun night of community, celebration, and spooky season shenanigans!

Wednesday, October 14
6:00 to 8:00 PM
Taste of Ohio, Zanesville, Ohio

We can’t wait to see you there!

09/26/2026

We had an amazing time at the Muskingum County Reading Festival! Thank you for having us, MCLS! Muskingum County Library System

09/24/2026

Come see us on Saturday from 10am-1pm at the Colony Square Mall! Because reading is what? Fundamental! 😎📚

Muskingum County Library System

09/14/2026

THANK YOU to everyone who came out to our Drag Brunch this morning! We had an absolute blast! It was wonderful to see so many of you come to support our Queens and Kings, as well as donate to our future projects.

Thank to A Taste of Ohio for having us; we’re so grateful for your support and hospitality (and fantastic food)! A Taste Of Ohio

Thank you to our performers who took time out of their busy schedules to share their art with us. Lysistrata Jones Prim Layne Sherman John Squatters Vanessa Vaughn Dorian Grayves Adam Schornak

Thank you to our Board Members for being advocates for LGBTQIA+ persons in our community.

Next up will be Drag Bingo; stay tuned for that AND more events in the future!

Photo credit to our own Ashley Bondurant! Ashley Bondurant

09/12/2026

TOMORROW! We are SO excited!

Will YOU be there?!🍳🌈🥃💃🏻

Come hang out with us and some amazing performers at our FIRST (but not last) DRAG BRUNCH at A Taste of Ohio W**e, Bourbon, B**r next Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 11am to 1pm!

Suggested donation is $5 at the door - more if you can, less if you can’t. All donations go to provide for Zanesville Pride 2027 and other events we’re planning throughout the year.

Your Hostess with the Mostess is Lysistrata Jones; she’s joined by Lex, Prim Layne Sherman, Dorian Grayves, John Squatters, and Miss Vanessa. Make sure to bring cash to tip those Kings and Queens! 💵 💃🏻

BIG thanks to our partners at A Taste of Ohio for hosting us AND for being such great allies and supporters to the Zanesville Pride Group! 🍷🥃🍺

A Taste Of Ohio
Lysistrata Jones
Adam Schornak
Prim Layne Sherman
Dorian Grayves
John Squatters
Vanessa Vaughn

09/05/2026

Just one week away! Will YOU be there?!🍳🌈🥃💃🏻

Come hang out with us and some amazing performers at our FIRST (but not last) DRAG BRUNCH at A Taste of Ohio W**e, Bourbon, B**r next Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 11am to 1pm!

Suggested donation is $5 at the door - more if you can, less if you can’t. All donations go to provide for Zanesville Pride 2027 and other events we’re planning throughout the year.

Your Hostess with the Mostess is Lysistrata Jones; she’s joined by Janet Vanderbilt, Lex, Prim Layne Sherman, Dorian Grayves, John Squatters, and Miss Vanessa. Make sure to bring cash to tip those Kings and Queens! 💵 💃🏻

BIG thanks to our partners at A Taste of Ohio for hosting us AND for being such great allies and supporters to the Zanesville Pride Group! 🍷🥃🍺

A Taste Of Ohio
Lysistrata Jones
Janet Vanderbilt
Adam Schornak
Prim Layne Sherman
Dorian Grayves
John Squatters
Vanessa Vaughn

08/18/2026

Took a little break, but WE’RE BACK! 🌈

Come hang out with us and some amazing performers at our FIRST (but not last) DRAG BRUNCH at A Taste of Ohio W**e, Bourbon, B**r, next month - Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 11am to 1pm!

Suggested donation is $5 at the door - more if you can, less if you can’t. All donations go to provide for Zanesville Pride 2027 and other events we’re planning throughout the year.

Your Hostess with the Mostess is Lysistrata Jones; she’s joined by Janet Vanderbilt, Lex, Prim Layne Sherman, Dorian Grayves, John Squatters, and Miss Vanessa. Make sure to bring cash to tip those Kings and Queens! 💵 💃🏻

BIG thanks to our partners at A Taste of Ohio for hosting us AND for being such great allies and supporters to the Zanesville Pride Group! 🍷🥃🍺

A Taste Of Ohio
Lysistrata Jones
Janet Vanderbilt
Adam Schornak
Prim Layne Sherman
Dorian Grayves
John Squatters
Vanessa Vaughn

06/28/2026

Thank you to WHIZ for covering Zanesville Pride 2026!

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – June is Pride Month and with celebrations across the state and across the county, Zanesville was no exception despite the light drizzle of rain. The 6th annual Zanesville Pride Event took place at Park Central, which was formerly known as Armco Park. Jillian Von Gunten is the pr...

06/28/2026

Wow! Yesterday was such a wonderful day! Thank you to everyone who made the event happen, whether you were a volunteer, sponsor, vendor, food truck operator, drag performer, or someone who chose to spend part of your Saturday with us. We are so grateful for the love we felt yesterday in our community! We look forward to seeing you next year!

Feel free to drop your favorite pictures from yesterday in the comments!