Lu Read, DragStrip Productions                                     contact: 415-608-7966 
                                                                                                           (not for publication) 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 26, 2017

For press materials and hi-res color press photos, visit: 
http://sfdragkingcontest.com/press-push.html   
Photos by Ruby Rieke. 

Fudgie Frottage & DragStrip Productions present…
The San Francisco Drag King Contest - 22nd Annual Show. 
"Summer of Glove"
Co- Hosted by Sister Roma and Fudgie Frottage
Thurs, September 7, 2017 – One Night Only!
Oasis, 298 Eleventh St. at Folsom in San Francisco 
to Benefit PAWS - Pets Are Wonderful Support 
http://www.sfdragkingcontest.com

DragStrip Productions presents the 
22nd Annual San Francisco Drag King Contest.

Celebrate the "Summer of Glove" with
MC's Sister Roma & Fudgie Frottage
Plus Special Guest Landon Cider, Star of SoCal's Drag King Explosion and the King who was banned by RPDR.

Come strut your stuff at this swashbuckling night filled with Leather Daddies, Hippie Dandies, Mid-Century Mods, Tops, Bottoms, Sides with Sideburns, and Psychedelic Skirts.
Whether Groovy, Grungy, or Gone...be sure to wear a flower in your hair, 
or a glove on your fist. 

Judges: Leigh Crow, Arty Fishal, Kitten on the Keys, and Nancy French.

Starring: Max Manchester, SF Drag King 2016; Madd Dogg 20/20; Rebel Kings of Oakland, Mason Dixon Jars, old skool rappers, Momma's Boyz; Gender Queer Society, Simone 3rd Arm, and more!

Most of all, the Drag King Contest would not be complete without The Contestants which include: Donny Mirassou, Ryder Moore, Pussy Diet, Meatflap, Gene Jeanie, Lord Satan and more.
Contestants are judged on talent, creativity, studliness, sex appeal, originality, humor, make-up/facial hair and fashion.

A Benefit for PAWS (Pets Are Wonderful Support) – www.pawssf.org). Partial proceeds will be donated to the volunteer-based organization that provides for the comprehensive needs of companion animals for low-income persons with HIV/AIDS and other disabling illnesses.

60's & Leather/Latex/Fetish attire encouraged.

Press Quotes: 

"One of the most boisterous parties of the year," - SF Chronicle
"Sexy, campy, dragalicious, professionally executed and full of talent," - SF Bay Times,
"Prepare to be amazed by the variety, astounded by the veracity, and properly impressed by the figurative and literal balls on display." - SF Guardian

Calendar Editors:

WHAT:	The 22nd Annual San Francisco Drag King Contest 
                                                       & All StarShow
		Celebrates The Summer of Glove --
                             Leather Daddies + 1960's  Dandies

WHEN:	Thurs, Sept. 7, 2017- One Night Only!

TIME:		Doors open at 10:00 / Show at 10:30 pm

TIX:		Tickets are $20.00 / $25.00 at the Door – Gen. Admission
                        & limited $35.00 VIP available online at:  sfoasis.com         
                        
VENUE: 	 Oasis
		 298 Eleventh Street, at Folsom, 94103 

WEB PAGE: 	http://www.sfdragkingcontest.com

INFO:		           For more info call 415-282-2363

BENEFICIARY:	Pets Are Wonderful Support, www.pawssf.org 

DRESS CODE:	Discount at the door for 60's Drag; Leather/Fetish Drag:    			Drag King & Faux King attire.
                           Otherwise all creative drag encouraged.
                                  
VIDEO TEASER:        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quMtLoASV8M  
                                    
PRESS INFO:	For press materials and hi-res color press photos, visit: 
			http://sfdragkingcontest.com/press-push.html

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