MISS SOBRIETY 2026
The fundraising event of the year--drag, food, and fun! Truly a wild night! Price increases to $60 near the event—tickets are going fast!
About this Event
Tickets are going fast--don't wait until they are sold out! So grab your friends and join us as the Philadelphia Freedom Roundup presents the 13th annual MISS SOBRIETY PAGEANT!
While we call this a sober drag pageant, it is much more than that--there is a lot of great food, an incredible host, awesome music, and hundreds of people having a wonderful time on the most amazing evening of the year!
You don't want to miss this! YOU, the audience members, are going to be the judges this year! Each attendee will receive a ballot when checking in. All are welcome!
If you have additional questions after reading this invitation, there is a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section further on.
Started in 2014, Miss Sobriety is the largest event of the year hosted by the LGBTQ+ recovery community in Philadelphia. It truly is not to be missed! And again, ALL ARE WELCOME!
Proceeds from Miss Sobriety benefit the Philadelphia Freedom Roundup, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization started in 1982. The Roundup's mission is to show the newcomer how beautiful life after alcohol and drugs can be!
•Gorgeous, large venue in Rittenhouse with air conditioning
•Fabulous food, desserts, and beverages (see menu below)
•Every ticket is guaranteed a seat; seats are pews with cushions
•Outdoor high-top tables for dining, weather permitting
•We have a wonderful group of beautiful, talented, and fun performers (see below)
You also have the option to purchase a scholarship ticket for an anonymous person who cannot afford one. This is a great way to support the event and help someone in need if you cannot attend yourself. (this option reads "scholarship to donate a ticket")
For those that cannot afford a ticket, please look for the free scholarship tickets on the website. There are only a limited number of these tickets available. ONE scholarship ticket per email address. (this option reads "scholarship receive a donated ticket")
ATTIRE: Wear whatever you'd like! Some people dress up in gowns and suits for a special night out. Others are in shorts, t-shirts, and flipflops. Just remember, there are lots of pictures taken!
7:00 - Doors open. Fabulous food and beverages are available. Music.
7:45 - Pre-show entertainment
8:00 - Miss Sobriety pageant and show
• Opening number
• Interview/topic round
• Talent/performances
• Evening wear
• Audience votes on paper ballots
• 50/50 winners
• Coronation of 2026 Queen
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Contestants:
Mister East Kensington, Monstero de'Lish
Miss East Philly, Lil' Bussy
Miss Fairmount, Stephanie Sapphire
Miss North Philly, Diamond D. Monroe
Miss Point Breeze, Diet Coke Anna Cig
Miss South Philly, Aburna D'Zire
Mister West Philly, Evan Essense
Host:
Babette Barker AKA Dr. RJ P
Judges:
YOU!
Guest performances:
Codie Pendant, Miss Sobriety 2025
Tenika W
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Menu
Appetizers: Norma's Eastern Mediterranean (normasrestaurant.com)
✤marinated feta
✤stuffed grape leaves (rice, parsley, and onions)
✤hummus
✤falafel
✤baba ghanouj (roasted eggplant dip with garlic, lemon, tahini)
✤tabbouleh (parsley, onion, tomatoes, lemon, bulgur wheat)
✤vegetables
✤pita
French baguettes: Metropolitan Bakery (metropolitanbakery.com)
Sandwiches/hoagies/salads: Antonio's Deli (antoniosdeliphilly.com)
✤turkey and cheese hoagies
✤ham and cheese hoagies
✤Italian hoagies
✤chicken cutlet/broccoli rabe/provolone hoagies
✤Caprese hoagies
✤vegetable hoagies
✤potato salad
✤pasta salad
Desserts:
✤variety of individual desserts: cheesecake, brownies, macarons, cupcakes
✤cookies
✤marble sheetcake with vanilla buttercream icing
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Audio equipment: D24K (d24ksound.com)
Audio engineering: Elaine Rasnake (daughterboardaudio.com)
Lights: D24K (d24ksound.com)
Photography: Kelly Burkhardt Media (kellyburkhardtmedia.com)
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Traveling to Philly for Miss Sobriety?
Stay the night or make a weekend out of it!
There is The Rittenhouse Hotel next door to the venue (pricey, but nice), a Motto by Hilton two blocks away (reasonably-priced), and hostels in various neighborhoods throughout the city.
About this Event
Tickets are going fast--don't wait until they are sold out! So grab your friends and join us as the Philadelphia Freedom Roundup presents the 13th annual MISS SOBRIETY PAGEANT!
While we call this a sober drag pageant, it is much more than that--there is a lot of great food, an incredible host, awesome music, and hundreds of people having a wonderful time on the most amazing evening of the year!
You don't want to miss this! YOU, the audience members, are going to be the judges this year! Each attendee will receive a ballot when checking in. All are welcome!
If you have additional questions after reading this invitation, there is a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section further on.
Started in 2014, Miss Sobriety is the largest event of the year hosted by the LGBTQ+ recovery community in Philadelphia. It truly is not to be missed! And again, ALL ARE WELCOME!
Proceeds from Miss Sobriety benefit the Philadelphia Freedom Roundup, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization started in 1982. The Roundup's mission is to show the newcomer how beautiful life after alcohol and drugs can be!
•Gorgeous, large venue in Rittenhouse with air conditioning
•Fabulous food, desserts, and beverages (see menu below)
•Every ticket is guaranteed a seat; seats are pews with cushions
•Outdoor high-top tables for dining, weather permitting
•We have a wonderful group of beautiful, talented, and fun performers (see below)
You also have the option to purchase a scholarship ticket for an anonymous person who cannot afford one. This is a great way to support the event and help someone in need if you cannot attend yourself. (this option reads "scholarship to donate a ticket")
For those that cannot afford a ticket, please look for the free scholarship tickets on the website. There are only a limited number of these tickets available. ONE scholarship ticket per email address. (this option reads "scholarship receive a donated ticket")
ATTIRE: Wear whatever you'd like! Some people dress up in gowns and suits for a special night out. Others are in shorts, t-shirts, and flipflops. Just remember, there are lots of pictures taken!
7:00 - Doors open. Fabulous food and beverages are available. Music.
7:45 - Pre-show entertainment
8:00 - Miss Sobriety pageant and show
• Opening number
• Interview/topic round
• Talent/performances
• Evening wear
• Audience votes on paper ballots
• 50/50 winners
• Coronation of 2026 Queen
____________________________
Contestants:
Mister East Kensington, Monstero de'Lish
Miss East Philly, Lil' Bussy
Miss Fairmount, Stephanie Sapphire
Miss North Philly, Diamond D. Monroe
Miss Point Breeze, Diet Coke Anna Cig
Miss South Philly, Aburna D'Zire
Mister West Philly, Evan Essense
Host:
Babette Barker AKA Dr. RJ P
Judges:
YOU!
Guest performances:
Codie Pendant, Miss Sobriety 2025
Tenika W
____________________________
Menu
Appetizers: Norma's Eastern Mediterranean (normasrestaurant.com)
✤marinated feta
✤stuffed grape leaves (rice, parsley, and onions)
✤hummus
✤falafel
✤baba ghanouj (roasted eggplant dip with garlic, lemon, tahini)
✤tabbouleh (parsley, onion, tomatoes, lemon, bulgur wheat)
✤vegetables
✤pita
French baguettes: Metropolitan Bakery (metropolitanbakery.com)
Sandwiches/hoagies/salads: Antonio's Deli (antoniosdeliphilly.com)
✤turkey and cheese hoagies
✤ham and cheese hoagies
✤Italian hoagies
✤chicken cutlet/broccoli rabe/provolone hoagies
✤Caprese hoagies
✤vegetable hoagies
✤potato salad
✤pasta salad
Desserts:
✤variety of individual desserts: cheesecake, brownies, macarons, cupcakes
✤cookies
✤marble sheetcake with vanilla buttercream icing
____________________________
Audio equipment: D24K (d24ksound.com)
Audio engineering: Elaine Rasnake (daughterboardaudio.com)
Lights: D24K (d24ksound.com)
Photography: Kelly Burkhardt Media (kellyburkhardtmedia.com)
____________________________
Traveling to Philly for Miss Sobriety?
Stay the night or make a weekend out of it!
There is The Rittenhouse Hotel next door to the venue (pricey, but nice), a Motto by Hilton two blocks away (reasonably-priced), and hostels in various neighborhoods throughout the city.
Where is it happening?
The Church of the Holy Trinity, 1904 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, United States
Tickets
USD 0.00 to USD 45.00
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