Big Ole Queer Market

Event Details

Resist the evil forces that seek to control our nation!

Stop spending money with corporations that fund fascism!

Instead, Shop Small, Local, and Queer!

And have a darn good time doing it!

There is something for everyone and in every price range.

The vibes and the art are amazing!

Looking for an authentic Austin artist and small business experience

with amazing positive vibes? This is it!

ALL AGES

Free Entry for 17 & Under

Admission is only $10

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Ticket Link: https://www.eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=25617

(We strive to keep this expo accessible to all. This ticketed entry helps us make the vendors booth fees very reasonable. We will never turn away any shoppers who cannot afford to pay the entry fee. Please reach out directly if you need assistance. Thank you for supporting our small local vendor community.)

2 DAY AUSTIN EVENT!!

Saturday, June 6th, 2026 (12-6pm)

Sunday, June 7th, 2026 (12-5pm)

Palmer Event Center (Hall 1)

900 Barton Springs Dr.

Austin, TX 78704

Parking in Palmer Events Center Garage is $10

Venue Rules:

no weapons allowed
no violence or hate speech will be tolerated
no pets (trained service animals only)
no outside food or beverages allowed
no drones allowed

Market Rules:

Bring friends and family with you
Have an awesome time
Celebrate diversity and inclusion
Make more friends
Vote with your dollar by spending your hard earned money with small local artists and businesses instead of big corporate entities that don't support our local economy

About Big Ole Queer Market

What is BOQM?

The Big Ole Queer Market's first show was in June of 2023 and to date is the largest market of queer vendors Texas has ever seen. Big Ole Queer Market is just what it sounds like. A huge market featuring LGBTQIA+ owned small businesses and artists.

Why BOQM?

The LGBTQIA+ community is constantly faced with the task of fighting for our rights to exist and lead happy, healthy lives. Unfortunately, most queer owned businesses and artists struggle for affordable opportunities to showcase our work and connect with shoppers who truly understand the importance of supporting their local community. The "official" Pride celebrations that most major cities put on, charge artists and vendors $675 (sometimes more) just to have a small booth for a few hours. It's almost always outdoors in the hottest time of the year. It's very clear the small business community is being taken advantage of in these situations.

Gratien (of Ella's Apothecary) began The Big Ole Queer Market in 2022 with a dream and a mission. This is an event organized by a small queer owned business, with small queer owned businesses in mind. We want big, accessible, indoors with AC, inclusive, and affordable, and now we have it twice a year in Austin (currently expanding to other major cities). Vendors are put first in all decisions and the goal is to make bigger and better opportunities for our community.

Thank you for your support! We will see you there!