Capital Region Drag Festival coming to Schenectady
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Capital Region Drag Festival is coming to Proctors Theatre on Saturday, March 1, 2025. The event is presented by drag queens Opal Essence and Regina Sapphire.
Attendees will get to experience drag shows, DJ sets, a drag competition, and meet-and-greet sessions with the drag queens. The show aims to not only celebrate drag but also to celebrate the diversity and self-expression that come along with it.
There will be VIP and regular admission tickets available. They can be found on the Proctors Theatre website.
Drag Festival schedule
- 9 a.m.: VIP entry starts
- 9-10 a.m.: Jam out with DJ RVMBA
- 10 a.m.: General public entry starts
- 10-11 a.m.: Story hour
- 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Drag competition
- 1-3 p.m.: More DJ RVMBA
- 2-2:45 p.m.: Meet and greet with the Queens
- 3-5 p.m. Professional drag show
- 5-6 p.m.: Headliners and thank yous
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