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Who’s ready for another Big Queer Beach Day?!?! We loved last year so much we're doing it again! Join us!

2nd Annual Big Queer Beach Day

Green Lakes State Park Beach

Fayetteville, NY

Sunday, August 16, 2026

11am- 5pm

All ages, allies, and families welcome!

Join a coalition of Syracuse-based grassroots queer groups and organizers to celebrate summer, community, and nature! We’re gathering on the shores of Green Lakes State Park for a relaxed day of chilling, grilling, swimming, resting, and appreciating Mother Nature’s rare and very special Two Spirit (meromictic) lakes.

🏖️ We’ll be gathering on the shady grass and sunny sand just past the big, main bathhouse and concrete lifeguard platform. Look for the flags! Please BYOE (chairs, blankets, towels, water, food, sunscreen, bug spray, hat, shade tent or umbrella, etc).

🎟️ Admission to Green Lakes is $10 per vehicle, or use the Empire Pass (inquire with your local libraries about borrowing one!). There are gendered, all gender, and ADA bathroom facilities. Paths from parking lots to meet up area are paved and mostly flat. Park picnic tables and charcoal grills available. Water fountains on site. Coolers allowed. No pets allowed on the beach. Check out Green Lakes State Park website to learn more. Inclement weather plans TBD.

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Big Queer Beach Day Meet Up is brought to you by @meet.cute.events, @cnyhiking, @femmecny, @wbbclub_syracuse, @syracusebears, @syrguerrillaqueerevents, @karinajasander, @pinkpegasuspress, @syracusequeerhistory, and @2spirit.sanctuary. Reach out to any of the tagged organizers on instagram with questions. We are all looking forward to spending a beautiful day outside together! All are welcome! 🤝

Our stunning graphic is designed by Mel of @cnyhiking 🥾✨