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.
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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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