Pride in July 2026

Pride in July Returns to the Sound Garden at Barton Orchards!

Saturday, July 18 | Poughquag, NY (about 1 hour north of NYC)
Doors Open: 4:00 PM | Show: 7:00 PM

Produced by Andrew Barret Cox, the creative force behind the West End hit Oscar at the Crown, the critically acclaimed Apocalypse Noir, and unforgettable events like our Rocky Horror experience, and our Roaring 20s New Year’s Eve spectacle! This show brings together New York’s top vocalists to perform songs you love in ways you’ve never heard before!

This is not your average Pride show!

Expect electrifying dancers, world-class drag performers, a powerhouse live band, and high-octane vocalists delivering show-stopping performances. Featuring young local talent Star 2B Performing Arts to kick things off, followed by Jan Sport, Loosey LaDuca, and Andrew Barret Cox with Apocalypse Noir – this is a full-scale production that rivals Broadway. Plus, enjoy a foam party, Hey Girl-Hay Ride, local vendors, and more throughout the night – making this a full Pride experience from start to finish. Full bar, specialty cocktails and concessions will be available for purchase throughout the night. Tickets are limited and expected to sell out. Secure yours now!

Exclusive VIP Experience (Ages 16+):

VIP tickets are presale only and will NOT be available at the door.

• Private access to the Harvest Lounge – a beautiful, private air-conditioned space with private restrooms (4:00 – 7:00 PM)
• 3 hours of catered food
• 3 hours of open bar (21+ only with valid ID; IDs will be scanned)
• Exclusive Armature Drag Contest elimination round viewing inside the Harvest Lounge
• Meet and Greet at 6:00 PM with RuPaul’s Drag Race Royalty
• Preferred seating for the performance
• Limited availability – secure your VIP in advance

Amateur Drag Contest – Back by Popular Demand!

Think you’ve got what it takes? Step up and slay the stage.

Your chance to take the stage and win a $1,000 GRAND PRIZE!

• Registration opens at 4:00 PM at the Entrance Stage.
• Limited to 20 participants, first come, first served
• Bring a clearly labeled flash drive with two song options (each up to 2 minutes each)
• Elimination rounds held in the VIP Harvest Lounge
• Finalists perform in The Sound Garden in front of our all-star judging panel