Friday, June 14th - Wardens of the Wild West

Non-Competition Showcase

We're bringing the Wild West to Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios. Join us for a celebration of taking pride in being a queer from the South! The more fringe - the better!

HOSTED BY: REX LUTHER

• Ryder Strong (Austin, TX)

• Zombie Bazaar (San Antonio, TX)

• Fawn.Ex (Denton,TX) 

• Bela Von Gosi (Dallas, TX)

• Gayvee Crockett (San Antonio, TX)

• Kokoā Ossani (Dallas,TX)

• Della Dainty (Dallas,TX)

• Doll Eyes (Hot Springs, AR

Friday, June 14th - Opulent Overture

Competition Showcase

Join us for the first-ever King-centric competition showcase at FemmeFest '24! This showcase is in partnership with Texas’ longest-running king-centric performance troupe, Mustache Envy. This is a drag king-centric showcase. Contestants will compete for one of three titles: King of the Fest. Most Dapper, and Crowd Favorite.

HOSTED BY: ROXY RENDEZVOUS 

• Danny Fox-Trot (Dallas, TX)

• Logan Liqueur (Dallas, TX)

• Varrus Graves (Dallas, TX)

• Bat Widow (Denton, TX)

• Psyril Cybin (Denton, TX)

• Finnigan Flex (San Marcos, TX)

Saturday, June 15th - gAyliens

Non-Competition Showcase

Get ready to experience intergalactic acts that transport us to another world for one night only! Enjoy some of the most dazzling, sparkling, and breathtaking acts. Get ready to witness these creatures from other plants and worlds. Star Trek fans, Star WARS fans, all fandoms are welcome! We can’t wait to see y’all on Saturday, June 15th.

HOSTED BY: MARIE DE MENTHE

• Emma d’Lemma (Dallas, TX)

• Nina Bytes (Dallas, TX)

• Venus Doom (Dallas, TX)

• Kevin Honey-Bunz(Fort Smith, AR)

• Hana Li (Denton, TX)

• Mandi FruFru (Savannah, GA)

• E’Lan Monae (Killeen, TX)

• Nova Martin (Bellingham, WA)

Saturday, June 15th - Sovereigns of Sizzle

Competition Showcase

This is the ultimate competition night - a night of FemmeFest Burlesque and Drag Royalty! Get ready to experience some of the best of the best as these bodacious babes compete to win the title of Mx. FemmeFest! Competitors will also be looking to win one of the following titles: Most Dazzling and Crowd Favorite.

HOSTED BY: DELILAH DUBOIS

• Mary Annette (San Antonio, TX)

• Tulla Moore (Denton, TX)

• Ginger Darlin’ (Savannah, GA)

• Azúcar (Austin, TX)

• Vivienne Vermuth (Fort Worth, TX)

• Allura Fette (St. Louis, MO)

Mustache Envy

Texas’ longest-running king-centric performance troupe, Mustache Envy is partnering with FemmeFest this year to support our king-centric competition showcase. We are so grateful to have the opportunity to work with such a legendary cast and crew who are just as passionate as we are to bring bigger and brighter opportunities to the kings in our area. If you’re an aspiring drag king, make it your PRIORITY to get to know Mustache Envy and catch one of their monthly shows, every 3rd Friday of the month at Sue Ellen’s in Dallas.

Denton Bail Fund

Denton Bail Fund is an all-volunteer collective of folks that provide financial support to individuals seeking bail that cannot afford it. DBF believes that no one should be incarcerated simply because they cannot afford bail.

Texas Equal Access Fund

Texas Equal Access Fund or TEA Fund is dedicated to making reproductive rights a reality for Texans in over 110 counties. an abortion fund navigating Post-Roe Texas, TEA Fund continues to work in reproductive justice and provide support when and where legally possible.

Meet us At Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios

What better place to host a show than at the one and only Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios? Meet us at Gloves on June 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, and immerse yourself in the ultimate hot spot for Denton entertainment and nightlife!

Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios is a legendary mainstay for the Denton and greater music scene, hosting a collection of artists, both local and infamous, since the 1990s. This venue features three stages – an outdoor, black box-style, and singer-songwriter stage, as well as a full-service bar indoors and a cans-only bar located at the outdoor stage. Each stage hosts state-of-the-art lighting and audio equipment. There is plenty of parking available on-site.

Rubber Gloves requires proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or a negative COVID test within 72 hours prior to June 2nd and 5th, 2022. Masks are required when inside of the venue, including ordering drinks and using the restroom. Please respect the bar staff and each other!

Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studio is located at 411 Sycamore Street, Denton, TX 76201.

Featuring a Live Podcast Recording with Marie & Birdie and Special Guests

That’s right! We’re recording AND filming our first live podcast in-person show ever with you beautiful folks during FemmeFest 2022! We are so excited to bring to the show to the stage for the first time after many years of waiting in the face of COVID. Get ready to laugh, learn and get down with Marie and Birdie as we shake the stage down how we know best. This is a show you won’t want to miss!

Glitter Envy Showcase

Friday, June 3rd, 2022 at 8:00 PM

Join us as we celebrate two of DFW’s longest-standing troupes to grace our favorite stages! Featuring performers from both troupes over the years, we’ll be dancing the night away with some of our absolute local favorites including Onyx Fury, Tulla Moore, Deja DuBois, Rex Luther, Randy D’Hardness, and Draconis. Hosted by The Bearded Queer and Roxy Rendezvous!

Blood On The Dance Floor Showcase

Saturday, June 4th at 9:00 PM

On Saturday, we’re sharing the darker side of Femme at the Blood On The Dance Floor Showcase! Get ready to be totally entranced by this incredible lineup of queer artists who are eager to ensnare your senses with every move. Featuring local favorites such as Honey Sabina, May May Graves, Sodi SM, Symoan Noire, Body x Blunts, and Mina Montenegro! Hosted by The Bearded Queer.

Bump n’ Grind 101 with Vixie St. Claire - 2:00 PM

Vixie is an artist, dancer and educator on the art of the tease. A modern performer with a vintage flair, the one and only Vixie St. Claire is here to dazzle, bump and grind her way into your hearts! Come dance and move with Vixie in her bump n' grind class on Saturday Feb 5th at Rubber Gloves!

Let’s Make A Mix! With The Bearded Queer - 3:00 PM

This conceptual shartist is a master of the mix, an artist, producer, and host who thrives in the extraordinary and shocking sides of art. Join TBQ on Saturday at 3:00 PM for "Let's Make A Mix" where they'll be teaching attendees how to craft performance audio mixes that are ear-catching, show-stopping, and infectious with every note! Using affordable and easy-to-use tools, get ready to take your mixes to the next level!

Owning Your Stage Presence with Onyx Fury - 4:00 PM

Onyx Fury is an artist and healer that connects with the audience through their power, spirituality, and sensuality in ways that transcend, transform and heal whoever is lucky to enter their space!

In this class, learn how to own your sexuality and stage presence under the guidance of Onyx Fury.

Bring Your Own Birth Chart: Astrology 101 - 5:00 PM

Artist, producer and budding astrologer Birdie Holly is ready to empower fellow astral angels by sharing her astro tips and tricks when it comes to understanding the cosmic world of astrology. In this class, you'll learn how to read your own birth chart and discover your destiny with Cosmikoolaid.

The Denton Bail Fund

Denton Bail Fund is a grassroots organization whose mission is to offer monetary support to low-income community members who cannot afford to pay their bail. They operate on a case-by-case basis and are completely dependent on community support for funding.

The R4K Fund

The R4K Fund, founded in 2021, was founded in partnership with Denton,Tx-based blues rock group, LoveSick Mary, with whom members of our team have worked with on Rockers 4 Knockers since 2015. Our shared passion for supporting our community members inspired this opportunity to exemplify our efforts to give back and support North Texans impacted by breast cancer.