Connect with Pride

Our Mission: Connect | Belong | Thrive | Where Sponsors Prosper & Community Matters

Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Join us for our 91st Event! We are a Google ★★★★★ & Meetup ★★★★★ rated community and the city's largest social club for LGBTQ+ and Friends. We are built on a Wildly Inclusive & Intentionally Welcoming spirit and backed by a Hyperlocal Digital Footprint of 15,000 LGBTQ+.

• The Theme: Pride Fabulous
• The Dress Code: Upscale Casual meets "Pride Fabulous" (Wear your favorite loud-and-proud Pride gear: rainbows, flags, or whatever makes you feel like your truest self!)

Connect

Breaking the Ice in Castleton (46256)

Conquer the ultimate gatekeeper: social anxiety. The ordinary world tells us to stay home and hide behind screens. This evening is specifically engineered to help you cross the threshold into real connection the second you step onto the property.

Our community is widely celebrated as an "Extremely Friendly" and "Welcoming Community." If your stomach is doing flips about showing up alone, you are in great company. Look at this exact message we received from a member after an event:

📱 "I sat in the driveway for 15 minutes, terrified to walk in alone. But the second I stepped onto the patio, a volunteer handed me a name tag and introduced me to a group. Within ten minutes, I forgot why I was even nervous. Best decision I've made all year." First-Time Guest

We don't leave your first steps to chance. Our physical space provides the exact tools you need to enjoy a "Very Friendly" landing:

• The First-Timer Welcome Cookie: A sweet start to your night. Every single new guest receives a fresh cookie right at the check-in table to welcome you to the family.
• First-Name Name Tags: Your immediate icebreaker. Everyone wears one, completely eliminating awkward memory games so you can say hello effortlessly.
• Intentionally Welcoming Floaters: Your personal navigators. Our dedicated volunteer team actively scans the room to smoothly guide you into active, laughing groups.
• The Pride Attire Catalyst: Your visual armor. Dressed in your favorite Pride gear with a great glass of wine, you have an instant, built-in conversation starter with every neighbor you meet.
• Stress-Free Parking: Your easy arrival. There is plenty of safe, open on-street parking directly surrounding our private Castleton residence. Just pull up, park, and head right on in.

Belong

A Real Wine Club Success Story

What if this becomes your story? Belonging isn't a theory here; it's our living history. Guests constantly describe our network as an "Amazing Group" and an "Exceptional Group."

Meet your legendary guides. Look no further than your hosts for the evening, Helen B. and Julia M. This powerhouse couple actually met right here through the wine club in October 2020! They are living proof that this room is a sanctuary where you can find your people.

• A Wonderfully Diverse Room: This multigenerational space is "Exceptional & Diverse" in every sense of the word. You are stepping directly into a warm family network that sees and validates you.
• The Circuit Record Holders: Anchoring our June celebrations since 2021, Helen and Julia are the reigning champions of high-energy connection. They hold the legendary DWC record for our longest-running gathering, keeping the atmosphere buzzing until 2:00 AM!
• Protecting the Sanctuary: To keep our community completely secure, the host's private Castleton address is never posted publicly. It unlocks automatically on your digital ticket inside your Space Confirmation email.

Thrive

Artisan Eats & Your Favorite Pour

Enter the feast of abundance. To thrive means stepping away from the daily grind and fully immersing yourself in a "Great Atmosphere" filled with "Great Fun!"

Our celebration unfolds under a sultry high-summer sky. You will explore a beautiful, multi-level first floor that flows out onto a large, stunning outdoor patio and yard. The ambiance hits a gorgeous golden hour that shifts into a deep, electric violet-blue right around 9:16 PM.

• The Fun Monthly Meeting: This is the high-energy celebration stage of your journey, where the culinary rule of thumb is delightfully simple. If Costco sells it, it will be there! We are orchestrating a massive spread featuring Ice Mountain 100% Natural Spring Water alongside premium cheeses, savory charcuterie, artisan crackers, gourmet dips, and signature sweet bites.
• The Secret Culinary Quest: Helen is inspired Chef! Keep a sharp lookout for her exclusive signature dish as it debuts on the table.
• Sipping Terrific Wine: We ensure it is "Always a Good Time" by curating a diverse, collective library of pours.

To keep our flavors exciting, every hero contributes ONE of the following to share:

• Your favorite bottle of wine (Traditional or NA).
• A premium craft beverage (Botanical elixirs, craft sodas, or sparkling ciders).
• A signature homemade dish (for you chefs out there).
• A $10 charity donation at the door if you arrive empty-handed.

🏆 The Best Pride Outfit Showdown: Show the kingdom your true colors! We’ll host a live, winner-by-applause contest to crown the most fabulous Pride outfit in the room right against that stunning twilight backdrop.

Where Sponsors Prosper

Driving Local Prosperity Together

A true hero never fights alone. Real community prosperity means looking out for the local businesses that stand proudly by our side.

Sponsors write themselves into our story. We create a powerful ecosystem where corporate allies and local entrepreneurs grow right alongside our members.

• Recognize the Protectors: Keep an eye out for our partners wearing their VIP Leadership Name Tags across the yard.
• Join the Alliance: They fund the beautiful, secure spaces we celebrate in. Meet them face-to-face, learn about their businesses, and actively channel your community prosperity back into their pockets.

Community Matters

Bringing Everyone Home with Trinity Haven

Return home with the elixir to save others. We network not just for sponsors, but to build an unbreakable safety net for our friends and neighbors. Your collective visibility matters every single day.

We are honored to welcome Jenni White. The Executive Director of Trinity Haven will deliver a powerful 15-minute spotlight presentation. Trinity Haven provides life-changing, safe, and affirming housing and support services for LGBTQ+ youth in Indianapolis.

• Your Direct Impact: Your presence directly impacts local lives, ensuring no queer young person in our city has to wonder where they will safely sleep at night.
• The No-Pressure Promise: Your ticket purchase directly covers your donation to Trinity Haven. You can easily add an additional donation during online registration or slide a contribution into our physical cash donation box at the door. No fundraising or sales pitches are allowed during the party itself; please leave your checkbook at home and simply soak in the pure community vibe.
• Powered by the Community: This entire quest is fueled by nearly 60 leaders working hard behind the scenes. A massive thank you to our full stack: Sponsors | Hosts | Charity Partners | Community Matters Speakers | DWC Founder | Event Managers | Photographers | Check-In Leads | Supplies Leads | Greeters | Flex Vols

The Circuit Fills Up Fast

Because this headline event takes place in a private Castleton residence, space is strictly limited. A total sell-out is expected, and once we hit capacity, the registration gate will close permanently. Secure your space now to complete your journey and join the ultimate toast to Pride Month!