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    Hudson Valley Magazine Profiles LGBTQ+ Life in the Region

    BGHV and other local advocates & leaders sounds off on the state of LGBTQ+ life in Upstate New York.

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    (RECAP) See Pics + Video from Hedda Lettuce’s “Lettuce Rejoice!” in Rosendale

    The Queen of Green brought her book of parodied holiday classics Upstate for a one night only SOLD OUT show.

    BGHV Events, Blog
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    (RECAP) See Pictures from Out on the Farm at Poughkeepsie’s Sprout Creek Farm

    Burgers, bluegrass and haaayrides were in full effect for the 4th annual LGBTQ farm fest.

    BGHV Events, Blog
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    Out on the Farm Returns with a Brand New Host

    Don't miss the Hudson Valley's best big gay fall farm fest on Saturday Oct 14th.

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    Pride Along the Hudson 2017: Local Pride Festivals in the Hudson Valley

    Celebrate the Hudson Valley's gayest year to date with the 2017 Pride Along the Hudson lineup.

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    WATCH: Who is Varla Jean Merman?

    Varla Jean Merman's Hudson Valley Tour is coming up in just a few short weeks! Itching for a sneak peek at who Varla Jean Merman is? Check out this sneak peek interview.

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    THIS WEEKEND! Varla Jean Merman Comes to Town – April 7th, 8th & 9th

    Varla Jean Merman is coming to the Hudson Valley this April - and she's bringing all of her greatest hits with her!

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    (RECAP) See Pics from The Meet Market: Bromance at BSP Kingston

    Boys, Beats + Brotherly Love were in the air at the Valentine's Day edition of The Meet Market, BGHV's monthly pop-up night out.

    BGHV Events, Blog
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Are you ready for Pride Season? Big Gay Hudson V Are you ready for Pride Season? 

Big Gay Hudson Valley has partnered with our friends at the LGBTQ+ owned Mischief Mates to create a new shirt to get us all ready for Pride! 

Inspired by Big Gay Hudson Valley’s Pride In The Sky - returning to Poughkeepsie and Highland on Saturday, May 30, 2026 - these shirts celebrate the diversity of our community. 

So whether you’re carrying one of the world’s largest pride flags across the Walkway Over The Hudson, or marching down Main Street, this shirt is your opportunity to showcase your Hudson Valley Pride! 

Want one? Please be sure to pre-order your shirt online by May 1st via the link in profile or by visiting biggayhudsonvalley.com - all proceeds from the sale of these shirts helps to keep Pride In The Sky free for all! 

Tag a friend below that needs one - and we’ll see you looking sharp all throughout Pride season!

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Queer joy + laughter filled the air! Thanks to all Queer joy + laughter filled the air! Thanks to all that joined for a Gay Gasp at the Rosendale Theatre on Saturday night, April 11th. 

Cheers to our hilarious and super cute cast - and to our friends at the Rosendale theatre for hosting us! 

✨ @alejandroelgreat 
✨ @sheriamattiscomedy 
✨ @sureni 
✨ @jcritty 

Please tag and share your photos - we’d love to see them!

#hudsonvalley #thegaygasp #gayhudsonvalley
Cheers to all the queers that came out to revel in Cheers to all the queers that came out to revel in the magic of Sheaster at Unicorn Bar in Kingston on Sunday afternoon!

From the chocolate bunnies to the sexy Jesus’s - and everything in between - you all dressed to impress and you looked fabulous!

Thank you to all the fabulous homosexuals at queer conspiracy for producing such a fun afternoon! 

Let’s please do it again next year! 

#sheaster #hudsonvalleygays #hudsonvalley #kingston
This Saturday, April 11th - Get ready to GASP in d This Saturday, April 11th - Get ready to GASP in delight as the funniest LGBTQ comics take the stage in Rosendale for a night queer laughs at the third annual Gay Gasp Queer Comedy Showcase! 

For our third edition we’re bringing back Alejandro Morales, a Hudson Valley hometown boy, as our emcee! 

Returning to the Rosendale Theater, BGHV’s 2026 Gay Gasp Features these amazing queer comics:
😂Jeremy Crittenden
😂 Sheria Mattis
😂 Sureni Weerasekera 

Fee-Free Tickets start at $25 with Premium Table Seats still available in the “splash zone”! 

Book ahead via link in profile or at biggayhudsonvalley.com and save! 

#hudsonvalley #standup #gayhudsonvalley #comedy

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