2025
We’re thrilled to announce that LGBT+ Outdoorfest 2025 will take place from September 11-14, 2025, at the stunning Gatheround Timber Lake in New York! Nestled in the breathtaking Catskill Mountains, Timber Lake boasts 500 acres of natural beauty, located just 2.5 hours from NYC and 1.5 hours from Albany.
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of adventure, community, and inclusivity in an absolutely stunning location!
Registration and event details drop January 1, 2025—so stay tuned and save the date now! You won’t want to miss it!
The Overview
LGBT+ Outdoorfest is more than just an event—it’s a vital space for building an inclusive, supportive community of outdoor enthusiasts who feel safe, valued, and seen. It’s a place where strangers quickly become friends and adventure partners, creating bonds that last well beyond the weekend. Through engaging workshops and outdoor activities, participants not only gain new skills but also the confidence to explore the outdoors freely. Most importantly, LGBT+ Outdoorfest fosters a sense of belonging, ensuring everyone feels welcome while immersed in nature.
Sponsors
Our amazing sponsors play a crucial role in making LGBT+ Outdoorfest accessible to a wide range of attendees. These sponsors are driven by a passion for diversity and inclusion in outdoor spaces and turn that passion into meaningful action. For LGBT+ Outdoorfest 2025, our goal is to raise $30,000 in sponsorships to provide scholarships and keep the event affordable for participants. Your support can make a direct impact on the LGBTQ+ community and help ensure the success of this impactful event. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact our LGBT+ Outdoorfest Coordinator, Josh McNabb, at josh@lgbtoutdoors.com.
Get Involved
If you have a passionate to get involved, we are looking for LGBTQ+ individuals to lead workshops and serve on our planning committee. Our workshop instructors are outdoor enthusiasts who are eager to share their knowledge and skills related to outdoor activities with others. Instructors are required to teach their workshops at least twice during the event and be available to attendees for the duration of the entire event.
We are also seeking dedicated volunteers for our LGBT+ Outdoorfest Committee, which plays a crucial role in event planning, marketing, and securing sponsorships—key areas that ensure the success of the festival.
If you are interested in being an instructor or joining the committee, please contact our LGBT+ Outdoorfest Coordinator, Josh McNabb, at josh@lgbtoutdoors.com.
LGBT+ Outdoorsfest 2024 was a huge success! We had people from all across the U.S. and as far away as Norway, gather together in beautiful Colorado. This event was full of educational workshops, amazing activities, and creating community. During these four transformative days, lives were changed. We are gearing up to do it again next year! Where? When? Stay tuned! If you are interested in attending, being an instructor, or becoming a sponsor, please fill out this form and we will contact you when we have more information!
Questions?
LGBT+ Outdoorfest Coordinator
is happy to assist you!
Josh McNabb
Josh@LGBTOutdoors.com
For many years my two most important identities walked side by side. At LGBT+ Outdoorfest 2023 it all came together. And that is where the magic happens. Experiencing such a powerful experience with like-minded people has really changed my life for the better. Living as my real self every day is a gift I got from LGBT+ Outdoorfest. It is true and pure happiness. LGBT+ Outdoorfest is a transformational experience.