Founded in 1978, the Provincetown Business Guild (PBG) is a membership organization that promotes Provincetown as The Travel Destination for the LGBTQ+ community. We aim to elevate and cultivate the queer identity of Provincetown, drive LGBTQ+ tourism, and support our local businesses.
The Guild is made up of over 300 members, including retail shops, galleries, restaurants, lodging establishments, attractions, professional organizations, night-clubs and more that support the organization’s mission. We aim to bring people to Provincetown to stay, eat, shop, and experience the specialness of a destination where they are both celebrated and safe to be themselves.
One of the ways the Guild promotes Provincetown is through the production of world-class events like Pride in June, Carnival in August, and Holly Folly & First Light in December, helping to attract over a million visitors annually.
The Guild also oversees the operations of the Provincetown Pride Center at 115 Bradford Street.
Learn more, make a donation, volunteer or simply reach out to us to get involved in helping to spread the word about the magic of LGBTQ+ Provincetown at Ptown.org.
Follow us @visitptown or visit us this year at The Provincetown Pride Center.
Executive Director
Associate Director
Events & Social Media Manager
E. Lesh Gallery - Chair
On Center Gallery - Vice Chair
Somerset House Inn - Secretary
Outermost Yoga - Member at Large
The Circle -
Member at Large
The Crown & Anchor -
Member at Large
The Boatslip - Member at Large
Provincetown Inn -
Member at Large
Provincetown Brewing Co. -
Member at Large
The Provincetown Business Guild produces events for our LGBTQ+ community 365 days a year. If you’re a member of the media interested in reporting on the Provincetown experience, please reach out to:
Rachael Brister – rachael@ptown.org
After a successful 2022 test pilot, the program will return permanently to facilitate a stronger connection between town’s business & creative communities.
Golden light, balmy weather, community events & festivals, off-the-beaten-path explorations, and REDUCED RATES await folks who visit Provincetown past its intense summer apex.
The 44th annual Provincetown Carnival parade – Monsters, Myths & Legends – stepped off on Thursday August 18, 2022 to sunny skies and roaring crowds.
Three days of events, including a rally at Town Hall, showcased the full spectrum of Ptown’s LGBTQ+ community.
Provincetown welcomes travelers back in 2022 for a year filled with theme weeks, events, and experiences for all facets of the queer community.
The Provincetown Business Guild’s new leadership – Stephan Hengst (Executive Director) and Trevor Pittinger (Associate Director) – sat down with Bob & Harrison to talk about their plans for the 2022 season & their vision for the future of the organization.
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