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Frederick, Maryland, Pagan Pride Day

A public festival and outreach gathering celebrating the diversity of Pagan and Earth-Based beliefs in September. Charity, community, connection!

Coming Out of the Broom Closet on Pagan Pride Day

Frederick’s second annual Pagan Pride Day will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Frederick. People of all ages and spiritual backgrounds are welcome. The event will include information booths, workshops, live music, vendors and other activities celebrating the Autumn Equinox, a time of thanksgiv

ing in many Pagan traditions. An item of non-perishable food will be accepted as admission and donated to The Foodbank Program operated by the Frederick Community Action Agency. Frederick’s very first Pagan Pride Day in September of 2015 drew over 336 people during the course of the day and raised 331 pounds of food for The Foodbank Program. The International Pagan Pride Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to the elimination of prejudice and religious discrimination through education, activism, charity and community. Pagan Pride celebrations are held annually around the world within two weeks of the Autumn Equinox. In 2013, there were 98 Pagan Pride events across the USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, the Dominican Republic, Rome and Austria. 2013 event attendance was 65,717: an increase in attendance by over 20,000 when compared to 2012. The events collected a total of 39,962.80 pounds of nonperishable food. The food drive gives participants a way to share with those who are less fortunate while making a positive statement about Paganism. For decades Pagans have been wrongly accused of practicing devil-worship and performing “black magic.” In reality most Pagans enjoy a religion emphasizing respect for nature, humanity, and oneself. Modern Paganism, or Neo-Paganism, is a growing religious movement based on combinations of ancient polytheism, modern eco-spirituality, and reverence for the Divine as both masculine and feminine. The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Frederick is located at 4880 Elmer Derr Road. Frederick Pagan Pride is hosted by Frederick CUUPS (Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans). For more information about the event or about Pagan religions, email Irene Glasse at [email protected]. Additional information regarding Pagan Pride Day is located at https://www.frederickpaganpride.com.

08/25/2026

Are you ready for some workshops? This year's offerings include "Honoring Vesta from Ancient Rome to Today," the "Pagan Paths Roundtable," "Fighting Dragons," "Introduction to Healing Crystals," "Create Your Own Candle Story," and "FCUUPS 101." Learn more about them at the Schedule page of FrederickPaganPride dot com

The tenth Frederick, Maryland, Pagan Pride Day is on Saturday, September 26th from 10 AM - 6 PM. Admission is a donation of shelf-stable, commercially prepared food for the Frederick Food Bank , a donation of unopened pet food or supplies for the Animal Shelter, OR a donation of baby supplies for the Western Maryland Immigrant Rights Collective. Deep gratitude to festival sponsor Firefly House for donating AND for offering the main ritual at the festival!

The tenth Frederick, Maryland, Pagan Pride Day is on Saturday, September 26th from 10 AM - 6 PM. Admission is a donation...

08/21/2026

08/18/2026

The tenth Frederick, Maryland, Pagan Pride Day is on Saturday, September 26th from 10 AM - 6 PM. Admission is a donation of shelf-stable, commercially prepared food for the Frederick Food Bank, a donation of UNOPENED pet food or supplies for the Animal Shelter, OR a donation of baby supplies (food, diapers, wipes) for the Western Maryland Immigrant Rights Collective. This year's goal is 1000 lbs of food and supply donations! The last time we broke 1000 lbs was in 2022. Are you ready to help us make a big difference in the local community?

The donation drive gives participants a way to share with those who are less fortunate while making a positive statement about Paganism. For decades Pagans have been wrongly accused of practicing devil-worship and performing “black magic.” In reality most Pagans enjoy a religion emphasizing respect for nature, humanity, and oneself. Modern Paganism, or Neo-Paganism, is a growing religious movement based on combinations of ancient polytheism, modern eco-spirituality, and reverence for the Divine beyond gender stereotypes.

You are welcome to bring an item of non-perishable commercially prepared food (no home canned goods, unfortunately) for The Foodbank Program operated by the Frederick Community Action Agency. Donations for the Adoption Center can also be given as admission. FCAC is requesting UNOPENED PACKAGES of canned food of any variety, dry food (Iams is preferred, but they will take any sort), bleach, sponges and Dawn dish soap. Other pet supplies are welcome, but must be UNOPENED. Lastly, we are proud to support The Western Maryland Immigrant Rights Collective. WMD-IRC supports families who have lost a loved one to ICE, including families with young children. WMD-IRC is requesting baby food, diapers sizes 5 - 7, and baby wipes.

Donations will be accepted at the tent right by the entrance to registration.

08/14/2026

08/11/2026

We're so grateful to our many event sponsors for making Frederick Pagan Pride Day happen! This year's festival is on Saturday, September 26th, from 10 AM to 6 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Frederick. Admission is a donation of shelf-stable, commercially prepared food for the Frederick Food Bank OR a donation of unopened pet supplies for the Animal Shelter. Today we want to tell you about RM Benefits of Maryland!

"RM Benefits of Maryland is a small independent Health & Life Insurance Brokerage, based out of Frederick Maryland. We specialize in working with small businesses and individuals to design personalized solutions for their Health, Dental, Life and Supplemental Insurance coverage needs." Learn more at RMbenefitsMD(dot)com

08/07/2026

Celebrate TEN YEARS of Pagan Pride with us! Frederick’s tenth Pagan Pride Day is slated for Saturday, September 26th, 2026, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Frederick from 10 AM - 6 PM. People of all ages and spiritual backgrounds are welcome. The event will include information booths, workshops, live music, vendors and other activities celebrating the Autumn Equinox, a time of thanksgiving in many Pagan traditions.

Admission is a donation to one of three organizations we are supporting this year. You are welcome to bring an item of non-perishable commercially prepared food (no home canned goods, unfortunately) for The Foodbank Program operated by the Frederick Community Action Agency. Frederick Pagan Pride Day is also supporting Frederick County Animal Control. Donations for the Adoption Center can also be given as admission. FCAC is requesting UNOPENED PACKAGES of canned food of any variety, dry food (Iams is preferred, but they will take any sort), bleach, sponges and Dawn dish soap. Other pet supplies are welcome, but must be UNOPENED. Lastly, we are proud to support The Western Maryland Immigrant Rights Collective. WMD-IRC supports families who have lost a loved one to ICE, including families with young children. WMD-IRC is requesting baby food, diapers sizes 5 - 7, and baby wipes.

See the vendor list and learn more at FrederickPaganPride dot com

07/31/2026

It’s not every day that a Pagan festival turns ten! In honor of our tenth Frederick Pagan Pride Day on Saturday, September 26th, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Frederick, we’ve set up a Threadless shop! Show your Pagan Pride with our logo AND a brand new commemorative Tree of Life design by the talented Layla Waters of Phoenix Engravings! Check the comments for where to get yours!

Address

4880 Elmer Derr Road
Frederick, MD
21703

Website

http://frederickpaganpride.com/

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