Vermont CARES | Seven Days 2025 Article

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Artwork: Michael McCaffrey, @f.eweillustrations

Mike Oxready presents Beauty and the Beach: Winter is a Drag Ball XXXI on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Higher Ground in South Burlington!

Do you need a bit of sunshine and glam because life is a beach? Come decked out as your favorite Disney character, or bring the beach vibes to heat up the cold, dark, winter nights. Belle of the ball, sailor chic, coral couture, Prince Charming at a beach party – costumes strongly encouraged!

There will be a talent wave of drag performers, dancers, live music, your favorite DJs, and more! The event includes live entertainment in both rooms, a costume contest, and plenty of time for dancing.

Winter is a Drag Ball is a benefit for Vermont CARES.

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Doors 7:30pm

Early Shows 8pm

Costume Contest 9:30pm

Late Show 10pm

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Bring cash to tip performers and dancers!

Entertainment by:

Alexis Tential Crisis

Amy Leigh Celestial

Bethadone Clinique

Carmen Gettit

Cat Call Dance Co

Champlain College Dance Team

DJ cRAIG mITCHELL

DJ Llu

Green Mountain Cabaret

Icarus

Jasper Kinetic

Jayden Jamison

Jizzo

Kandi Kisses

Katniss Everqueer

King COCKtail

Lio Letizia

Lizzie Murderz

Miss Black Vermont 2025: Harmony Edosomwan

Mecca

Mike Oxready

Merde! Dance Co

Pete Zapparti

Rev. Yolanda

Ruthless Retribution

Slutmost Respect

Rhedd Rhumm

Essex Community Players presents The Rocky Horror Show

Sasha Sriracha

Superior Sounds