It’s coming! May 16th and 17th! The first EVER convention that celebrates “the art of drag, queer culture and self-expression for all”! Think Comic-Con meets BeautyCon meets Hello Kitty Con. It’s RuPaul’s DragCon, and it’s going to be GAYMAYZING!
Says Ru:
“I am thrilled to bring this one-of-a-kind event to Los Angeles. DragCon is not just a showcase for the most talented drag queens in the world. It’s a chance for all lovers of drag culture – young and old, gay and straight – to come together, to inspire each other, and to let their freak flags fly high.”
RuPaul’s DragCon will kick off the Gay Pride season with a fierce new twist. DragCon creators expect several thousand attendees to experience a glittering weekend with the largest ever gathering of drag queens and gay icons. The convention will feature over 100 vendors and exhibitors, panel discussions, screenings, autographs, and photo opportunities.
Spearheaded by RuPaul and World of Wonder, RuPaul’s DragCon will give a platform for fans – gay and straight – to meet and interact with world famous drag queens and other celebrity guests in a fan friendly environment. DragCon will include a wide range of programming:
- “RuPaul’s Keynote Address on Sunday”
- “Money! Success! Fame! Glamour!”
- “Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence”
- “A Drag Revolution: Stonewall Riots”
- “Padding 101: Dude, Where’s My Mattress?”
- “Weaves, Waffles, and Wig Water”
There will also be Q&A sessions with the queens themselves, as well as fashion, make-up and styling workshops (“She-crets of a Drag Queen”) for men and women. Attendees can expect to shop the floor for shoes, apparel, art and many other fabulous products.
Scheduled to appear are RuPaul, Lady Bunny, Michelle Visage, Coco Peru, James St. James, Peaches Christ, Chi Chi LaRue, Hot Chocolate, and Courtney Stodden, as well as the crowned queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race, Bianca del Rio, Jinkx Monsoon, Chad Michaels, Sharon Needles, Raja, Tyra Sanchez, and Bebe Zahara Benet. Plus, more Drag Race royalty including Jujubee, Alyssa Edwards, Latrice Royale, Detox, Willam, Ivy Winters, Katya, Morgan McMichaels, Kandy Ho, Jade Sotomayor, Trinity K. Bonet, Alisa Summers, Victoria “Porkchop” Parker, Darienne Lake, Tatiana, Laganja Estranja, Mariah Balenciaga, Jasmine Masters, Sasha Belle, Shannel, Jiggly Caliente, Yara Sofia, Kelly Mantle, Mystique Summers Madison, Jessica Wild, Mimi Imfurst, Honey Mahogany, Venus D Lite, Stacy Layne Mathews, Tempest Du Jour, Gia Gunn, Joslyn Fox, Mrs. Kasha Davis, Tammie Brown, Jade Jolie, Ongina, and more.
Many more names will be announced in the coming weeks. World of Wonder co-founders, Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey say:
“The arrival of DragCon is inevitable! The passion and momentum that surrounds the art of drag is truly unstoppable.”
You’re going to come AREN’T YOU? Tickets are currently on sale starting at $30. VIP Experience tickets are also on sale. Fans can purchase photos and autographs at the show. For more info follow DragCon @RuPaulsDragCon, Facebook, or Instagram
Hours: Saturday May 16th: 10am to 6pm / Sunday May 17th: 10am to 4pm
Directions: Visit the Los Angeles Convention Center site for directions. And for more information, visit the homepage, RupaulsDragCon.com
