Saturday June 28th at The Walrus.

Doors @ 9PM, shows and dance music all night.

This event will be sliding scale, meaning no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

That said, the costs needed to cover entertainment at a rate of $125 per entertainer, round out to $1500. In order to gaurentee each entertainer is paid accordingly, we have included an advance ticket link and fundraising campaign.

You are encouraged to donate or purchase a $15+ ticket, but it is important to note that this event will never turn someone away for lack of funds.

DRAGFEST is a yearly celebration featuring some of Jacksonville’s most entertaining drag talent under one roof!

Here is a universal truth: DRAG IS EXPENSIVE.

Just for context:

-Lace Front Wig: $50

-Size 13 heels: $60

-Standard Makeup Kit: $150+

-Professional Dance Tights: $20-$30 a pair (you need multiple)

-Hip Pads: $50-$100

-Nails & Nail Glue: $10

TOTAL: $400

These are not just start up costs. These are routine business expenses for working girls and this isn't even an exhaustive list (don't get us started on costumes!). This only covers direct financial overhead, not even accounting for time spent assembling the look, practicing, promoting, and performing.

Translation : DRAG IS EXPENSIVE.

There IS no PRIDE without DRAG! If drag entertainment isn’t a necessary and sacred pillar of our community, then what is? If a drag entertainer can’t get paid during paid month, when can they?

If you support local drag, please consider attending, donating, and/or sharing this invite so we can raise an agreed upon rate of $125 for each of our drag entertainers.

Thanks y'all!

Duval County Queer Pride aims to create inclusive and ethical programming for the growing LGBTQ+ population in Jacksonville, Florida.

The core values of Duval County Queer Pride are as follows:

1. Booking & financially compensating local queer entertainment

2. Event programming based on queer community need/request

3. Opportunities for small, local businesses of queer interest to earn revenue

DCQP 5 presents : DRAG FEST! SAT JUNE 28!

A CELEBRATION OF OUR LOCAL DRAG COMMUNITY