CELEBRATION 2026 - A Silver Jubilee

Name: CELEBRATION 2026 - A Silver Jubilee
Start: 2026-04-03T18:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-04-05T14:00:00-06:00
Location: Calgary, Canada

Schedule

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 05 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Calgary, Canada | Calgary, AB

CELEBRATION 2026 - A SILVER JUBILEE
🗓️Friday April 3rd, 2026 - MEET & GREET
6PM - 9PM at The Texas Lounge
308B 17th Ave SW
🗓️Saturday April 4th, 2026
Royal Canadian Legion #1 - Calgary
116-7th Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta!
Doors Open at 4:30PM
Cocktails & Appetizers from 5PM-6PM
Celebration starts at 6PM
Celebration Party/Dance to Follow after Crowning Ceremony
🗓️Sunday April 5th, 2026 - Grand Matriarch's Survivors Brunch
11AM - 2PM at Watchman's Pub
1109 17th Ave SW
Join us as we celebrate our 25th Silver Jubilee and witness the passing of the Crown of Grand Matriarch I, The Step-Down of Reigning Title Holders and the Crowning of the Newly Elected Title Holders!
Our Grand Matriarch I - Amanda Lynn Harding Turner James will be in attendance to officially pass the Crown to Mystare Divine, Grand Matriarch II in Waiting.
TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE
Tickets are also available Texas Lounge for $65!
NOTE - All sales are final - NO REFUNDS
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!
🔗https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/celebration-2026-a-silver-jubilee-honouring-25-years-of-drag-excellence-and-community-service
All tickets get you Admission, Complimentary Coat Check and finger food. Cash bar available!
There will be a 50/50 draw, Silent Auction, along with the Presentation of Cheques to the chosen charities!
⭐The Doorway
⭐SafeLink Alberta
⭐Veterans Association Food Bank of Calgary and Edmonton
⭐Nanbert Manor/880 CHED
⭐MS Canada
⭐Jasper Community Team Society
⭐Youth Unlimited Edmonton
Presented by International Drag Queen & Friends and Canadian Drag Queen & Friends Title Holders
👸Ms. International Pride™ XVIII - Daisy Devine
🤴Mr. International Pride™ XVIII - Twistare
👸Ms. Rainbow Pride of Canada™ XIV - Toni Lester Van Blam
After the celebration, there will be music to keep the celebration going to the wee hours of the morning!
HOST HOTEL INFO
Host Hotel:
Ramada Plaza Calgary Downtown, 708 8 Ave SW
Check-in: Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Check-out: Monday, April 6, 2026
Rate: $150 CAD per night (plus fees and GST)
🔗https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/ramada/calgary-alberta/ramada-plaza-calgary-downtown/overview?checkInDate=04/02/2026&checkOutDate=04/06/2025&groupCode=040226INT
Celebration Program Book Advertising Rates
As part of Celebration 2026 – A Silver Jubilee Honouring 25 Years of Drag Excellence and Community Service, all attendees will receive a complimentary keepsake program book highlighting our 25-year journey.
We invite you to be part of this historic milestone by placing an ad or congratulatory message—whether to honor our current reigning titleholders or to celebrate IDQ&F/CDQ&F and its 25 years of impact.
Advertising Rates
Space is limited!!!
Front Inside Cover – $300 (8.5"W X 11"H)
Back Inside Cover – $300 (8.5"W X 11"H)
Back Outside Cover – $500 – (8.5"W X 5.5"H) - SOLD
Half Page (Black & White) – $80 (8.5"W X 5.5"H)
Half Page (Color) – $130 (8.5"W X 5.5"H)
Full Page (Black & White) – $150 (8.5"W X 11"H)
Full Page (Color) – $200 (8.5"W X 11"H)
Submission Details
Send ad graphics to: [email protected]
Please ensure ads are at 300dpi for quality purposes
Subject line to include name of Business or Organization
Deadline
All ad materials and payments must be submitted no later than Monday, March 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM (MT). No exceptions.
Payment
🔗https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/idqandfcdqandf-celebration-2026-program-book-advertising
Sponsorship Opportunities
Platinum Sponsorship: $4000.00 and up
Table for 8 guests at “Celebration 2026 – A Silver Jubilee”
Full page color ad in our “Celebration” Program
Company Logo and Website link on our webpage (This is done as soon as we have confirmation of sponsorship and will remain on our site until the next “Celebration” event in 2027)
Logo included in all our “Celebration” advertising (Digital and Print)
Banner to be displayed at our “Celebration” Event
Time allotted to speak on your brand at “Celebration”
VIP Meet & Greet with our current title holders, Heirs, and Grand Matriarch

Gold Sponsorship: $2000.00 to $3999.00
Table for 8 guests at “Celebration 2026 – A Silver Jubilee”
Full page B/W ad in our “Celebration” Program
Company Logo and Website link on our webpage (This is done as soon as we have confirmation of sponsorship and will remain on our site until the next “Celebration” event in 2027)
Logo included in all our “Celebration” advertising (Digital and Print)
Banner to be displayed at our “Celebration” Event
VIP Meet & Greet with our current title holders, Heirs, and Grand Matriarch

Silver Sponsorship: $1000.00 to $1999.00
Entry for 4 guests at “Celebration 2026 – A Silver Jubilee”
Half page Color ad in our “Celebration” Program
Company Logo and Website link on our webpage
Logo included in all our “Celebration” advertising (Digital and Print)
Banner to be displayed at our “Celebration” Event

Bronze Sponsorship: $500.00 to $999.00
Entry for 2 guests at “Celebration 2026 – A Silver Jubilee”
Half page B/W ad in our “Celebration” Program
Company Logo and Website link on our webpage
Logo included in all our “Celebration” advertising (Digital and Print)
Banner to be displayed at our “Celebration” Event

All contributors will be acknowledged in our event materials and on our social media platforms, which reach a diverse and engaged audience.
Should you have any questions or require additional information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to is directly.
We would be happy to arrange pickup of any items or provide more details about the sponsorship options.

Thank you in advance for your support and for being a part of this vibrant celebration of pride, generosity, and community.
🔗https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/celebration-sponsorship