Comal County Fair's Executive Board Cancels Saturday's NBTX Riverside Pride Festival

Texas County Fair Cancels "Family Friendly" Drag Show

The Comal County Fair Executive Board has decided to cancel the “family friendly” Riverside Pride Festival, just 4 days before the event, citing age appropriate concerns for those involved.First brought to the attention of many by New Braunfels resident Joeylynn Mesaros, Riverside Pride planned to host their 2025 pride event on Comal County Fairgrounds on October 11. They specifically advertised shows for children featuring grown men dressed as …

Comal County Fair's Executive Board Cancels Saturday's NBTX Riverside Pride Festival

Riverside Pride, a local LGBTQ+ advocacy group, says “we are not going anywhere” after Comal County Fair’s executive board today bowed to community pressure and canceled Saturday’s NBTX Riverside Pride Festival at the fairgrounds. The LGBTQ+ organization said it’s seeking a new venue for the event and “the best and safest way to share this information.” No information was provided about the date. The festival was to include face painting, music,…