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SUMMARY:Pride in July at Barton Orchards
DESCRIPTION:Pride in July Returns to Barton Orchards!\nSaturday, July 19 in Poughquag, NY – about an hour north of NYC!\nDoors open at 4:00 PM, Live Performances start at 7:00!\nWe’re thrilled to bring back Pride in July for its 4th fabulous year—bigger, bolder, and better than ever! Celebrate inclusion, self-expression, and community with unforgettable entertainment while supporting the Dutchess County Pride Center and local LGBTQ+ organizations.\nJoin us at Sound Garden, Barton Orchards’ all-new 14,000 square foot venue, where sound, lights, and talent collide for a truly show-stopping experience!\nTHE TIMELINE\nDoors Open: 4:00 PM\nExplore the farm, register for the Amateur Drag Contest, enjoy vendors, attractions, music, food, and drinks!\n4:00 Amateur Drag Registration at the Entrance Stage – Limited to the first 30 contestants\n7:00 – 7:15 PM | Star 2B Performing Arts\n7:30 – 8:00 PM | Summer Orlando\n8:00 – 8:30 PM | Amateur Drag Contest – Final Round\n8:30 – 10:00 PM | Loosey LaDuca, Jan Sport, and Andrew Barret Cox with Apocalypse Noir\nAmateur Drag Contest\nBack by popular demand! Hosted by Summer Orlando, our Amateur Drag Contest is your shot to slay the stage and win $1,000 in prizes!\n\nRegistration opens at 4:00 PM at the Entrance Stage\nBring a clearly labeled flash drive with two song options (each up to 2 minutes)\nLimited to 30 participants, first come, first served\nFinalists perform in The Sound Garden in front of our all-star judging panel!\n\nPlus So Much More…\n\nHey Girl, Hay Ride\nFire Baton Twirlers\nSlip n’ Slide (bring a towel!)\nFoam Party\n56 Craft Beers and Hard Ciders on Tap, plus wine and spirits too\nFood, Ice Cream, Craft Vendors & Full Bars\n\nTHE LINEUP\nPrepare for a spectacular show featuring a powerhouse lineup of talent from RuPaul’s Drag Race and beyond!\nJan Sport – She’s backpack backpack back again! A fan favorite known for her powerhouse voice, high-octane performances, and iconic face crack! Our girl is back!\nLoosey LaDuca – Get ready to Let Loose! Fresh from performing as Dr. Frankenfurter in our production of The Rocky Horror Show this past Halloween, our spooky favorite is back with fierce live vocals and she’s ready to rock!\nAndrew Barret Cox with his band Apocalypse Noir– Back by popular demand, Andrew returns with his queer nightlife rock band experience Apocalypse Noir! With choreographed production numbers with the entire cast, original music, and jaw-dropping vocals, he promises a show this year like no other. And hopefully he’ll revive his iconic slip ’n slide split moment from his first Pride here- yes, that Slip n’ Slide moment lives on in Pride in July history!\nSummer Orlando – Known as Connecticut’s Premier Theater Queen and true Pride in July Veteran, Summer returns to Barton Orchards with her signature blend of Broadway flair, campy charisma, and dazzling stage presence. Get ready for that unmistakable Summer magic!\nStar 2B Performing Arts – The performers of Star 2B Performing Arts are turning up the joy and turning out the fierce as they celebrate Pride with a high-energy mashup of songs that shout love, unity, and unapologetic self-expression! Get ready for glitter, groove, and a whole lot of heart. Come celebrate PRIDE and inclusivity with us—because everyone deserves a spotlight.\nThis isn’t just a lineup of performances; the entire group is coming together to create a bespoke show custom-built for Barton Orchards. They’re going bigger and better than ever!\nThis is not your average pride event; it’s a full-on celebration you do not want to miss!\nTransportation\nTrain stations closest to the farm include Pawling (15 minutes), Southeast (20 minutes) or Poughkeepsie (25 minutes). You can check out the train schedules here: https://new.mta.info/\nSegundo’s Taxi Service 845-264-3020 https://segundostaxi.com/\nTown & Country Car Service & Limousine 845-264-2234 https://towncountrylimousine.com/\nPlaces to Stay\nTurn your visit into a weekend getaway! Explore other areas of Dutchess County. Check out Dutchess Tourism’s guide for places to stay. Areas closest to the farm include East Fishkill & Hopewell Junction (10 mins), Pawling (15 mins), Fishkill (25 minutes) and Poughkeepsie (25 mins). https://dutchesstourism.com/listings/where-to-stay?city=clear\nPlease visit our Events Calendar at https://www.bartonorchards.com/plan-your-visit/ to see what else is happening on the farm this season!\n\n
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