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Crape Myrtle Festival

@crapemyrtlefest

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We are a volunteer led nonprofit throwing parties to support individuals living with HIV and the LGBTQ+ community in North Carolina.
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Who’s ready for another amazing Sunday! We’re back for our monthly Raleigh Drag Brunch Sunday September 20th at Level7 Rooftop Bar with an Allstar cast including Aida Stratton, Giselle Cassidy Carter, Aris Valentine, Marceline Mashic, and Emily Michaels! This will be an event to remember so get your tickets NOW before it’s too Late! https://www.simpletix.com/e/crape-myrtle-festival-september-2026-drag-tickets-289268 by @crapemyrtlefest
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Durham! We're back at The Velvet Hippo Labor day Sunday to Kick off Durham Pride month! Don't miss this amazing lineup of @stormiedaie , The Iconic Marceline , and @emorystarr . Tickets are Live Now! by @crapemyrtlefest
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Congratulations to our newly crowned Miss Gay North Carolina America, our state symbol of Excellence Aida Stratton! On behalf of your Crape Myrtle family we wish you the best of luck on your yellow brick road to nationals and may your reign take us all somewhere over the rainbow! #clickyourheelsthreetimes by @crapemyrtlefest
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There's a new Queen in the castle and even more royalty taking the Brunch Stage this month! Get your tickets before they're all gone! You don't want to miss this Family affair hosted by @thekiaramel with performances by @feliciapowers553 @heidivaughn__ and our birthday duo Vivian Vaughn and Michelle Warren with our extra special guest @dessieloveblake. See you there! Tickets available at : https://crapemyrtlefest.simpletix.com DO NOT FALL FOR SCAM TICKETS, can only be sold by CMF! by @crapemyrtlefest
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2 months ago
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Dearest Gentle Reader, As the final candle dimmed and the last dance came to an end, this author found herself reflecting on the most enchanting affair of the season. A Royal Affair: The Queen's Reveal Gala was nothing short of spectacular. To every guest who joined us beneath masks and candlelight—thank you. Your laughter, generosity, and support made the evening truly magical. To our incredible sponsors, thank you for believing in the Crape Myrtle Festival and our mission of Friends Helping Friends. Your generosity allows us to continue giving back to our community, and we are forever grateful. Bravo to our phenomenal entertainers—Keith Zammit, Brandi Roberts, Brenda the Drag Queen, and our fabulous special guest, Purina Chow—for an unforgettable evening filled with laughter and joy. Thank you as well to Spark Photo Booth for capturing memories we'll treasure for years to come, and to everyone who participated in our Grand Gala Silent Auction. Your generosity helps make our mission possible. And now... society turns the page. Congratulations to Trevor, our new Queen of Court 47, and Virginia, our new Co-Queen of Court 47. We wish you a year filled with friendship, service, laughter, and unforgettable memories. As Court 46 takes its final bow, we leave with hearts overflowing with gratitude. Thank you for allowing us the honor of serving this extraordinary organization and community. For those who were unable to attend... You missed the event everyone will be talking about until next season. And so concludes the Society Papers of Court 46. The crown has changed hands, a new season begins, and this author eagerly awaits the next chapter. Until we meet again... Gay For Good , @nccourageuslw , @raleighbrewing , @le.dive.bar , @flexnightclub , @legendsraleigh , @cybergraph_advertising , @inconceivable_auto , @weddedkiss , @be_like_missy , @sparkphotobooth , @tempobyhilton @temporaleigh , @brendathedragqueen , @keithkzammit , @thelegendarypurinachow , @_beeoriginal by @crapemyrtlefest
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3 months ago
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⏰👑 12 HOURS TO GO! 👑⏰ After weeks of friendly competition, surprise comebacks, and one unforgettable overtime showdown...we're officially in the FINAL 12 HOURS! 🔥 👑 Michael @m.a.zarin has fought his way back into the lead, but the finish line is still a long way off! 💖 AmanDuh Barron @neverlatetodragbrunch has already shown us that no comeback is impossible and isn't about to make this easy. 💜 Katherine W. @fakwebb continues to prove that heart and determination go a long way. 🎉 Emory Starr @emorystarr is keeping the momentum alive and reminding us every vote matters. 👀 Virginia @lovefromastate continues to champion the mission every step of the way. 📈 Taylor S. @tsullyy is proving that every dollar raised makes a difference for our community. After everything we've seen over the last few weeks, we know one thing for certain... ✨ Anything can happen before 9:00 PM! Every $5 donation = 1 vote, and every vote helps the Crape Myrtle Festival continue supporting organizations serving the LGBTQIA+ community and individuals living with HIV/AIDS. 🏁 The finish line is in sight... 👀 The next update could change everything... 👑 Who will be crowned the next Mx. Crape Myrtle Festival? Stay tuned...because this story isn't over just yet! Who's making the next move? https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mx-crape-myrtle-festival by @crapemyrtlefest
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🚨👀 WELL...YOU ASKED, SO HERE WE GO! 👀🚨 We were planning to wait until tomorrow for another leaderboard update...but so many of you have been asking that we just couldn't keep you waiting! 😄 And let's just say...OVERTIME is living up to the hype! 👑 Michael @m.a.zarin has battled his way into the lead and is hoping to hang on until the final buzzer! 💖 AmanDuh Barron @neverlatetodragbrunch is never far behind and has already proven she's capable of a comeback. 💜 Katherine W. @fakwebb put together an incredible campaign and continues to show what determination looks like. 🎉 Emory Starr @emorystarr is making the biggest move of the day and climbing the leaderboard! 👀 Virginia @lovefromastate continues to champion the mission with every vote.📈 Taylor S. @tsullyy is proving that every dollar raised makes a difference for our community. If this competition has taught us anything, it's that nothing is over until the final vote is cast! ⏰ Voting closes Saturday at 9:00 PM! ✨ Every $5 donation = 1 vote ✨ Every vote supports the Crape Myrtle Festival's mission ✨ Every contestant has helped make this one of the most exciting Mx. Crape Myrtle Festival competitions yet! Who knows what the next update will bring...but one thing's for sure—we're not making any promises about waiting until tomorrow again! Who's making the next move? https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mx-crape-myrtle-festival by @crapemyrtlefest
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Dearest Gentle Reader… The moment has arrived. The doors to Lady Whistledown’s Auction Gazette have officially opened, and the most delightful treasures of the season are now available for your consideration. ✨ In preparation for tomorrow evening’s Crape Myrtle Festival Court 46 presents: A Royal Affair — The Queen’s Reveal Gala, we invite you to peruse our online silent auction and discover the extraordinary collection awaiting your bid. From handcrafted heirlooms and original works of art 🎨, to unforgettable experiences, dining adventures, sports memorabilia, fine spirits, and delightful surprises… there is truly something for every member of the ton. ✨ The auction is now LIVE! ✨ Place your bids early, share your favorites, and keep watch—because competition may become quite spirited as the evening unfolds. 🕘 Bidding closes tomorrow evening at 9:30 PM Will you claim a treasure worthy of royalty? Only time (and the generosity of our bidders) will tell… Your winning bid does more than bring home something wonderful—it helps Crape Myrtle Festival continue our mission of supporting organizations serving the LGBTQIA+ community and individuals living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. May the bidding be ever in your favor https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/grand-gala-silent-auction by @crapemyrtlefest
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🚨👑 WE HAVE A TIE!!! 👑🚨 We honestly can't believe it...after weeks of incredible fundraising, campaign rallies, surprise comebacks, and leaderboard shake-ups... WE HAVE A TIE FOR FIRST PLACE! 🤯💜 💖 AmanDuh Barron @neverlatetodragbrunch and 👑 Michael @m.a.zarin have each finished with 230 votes, making this one of the closest Mx. Crape Myrtle Festival competitions we've ever seen! 💜 Katherine W. @fakwebb put together an incredible campaign and finished with an amazing 185 votes. 👀 Virginia @lovefromastate continued to champion the mission every step of the way. 📈 Taylor S. @tsullyy reminded us that every effort makes a difference. 🎉 Emory Starr @emorystarr finished with a fantastic late surge, proving once again that every vote truly counts! Because the competition has officially ended in a tie, the race isn't over just yet! 🏁 Welcome to OVERTIME! 🏁 Voting will remain open until Saturday at 9:00 PM, when we'll officially crown the next Mx. Crape Myrtle Festival. If this competition has taught us anything, it's that every single vote matters. Thank you to every contestant, every donor, every volunteer, and every supporter who has made this year's competition so much fun. One last push... One last chance... One Mx. Crape Myrtle Festival will be crowned. Who's taking home the crown? Who's making the next move? https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mx-crape-myrtle-festival by @crapemyrtlefest
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🚨👑 HOLD EVERYTHING...WE'VE GOT ANOTHER SHAKE-UP! 👑🚨 Just when we thought this race couldn't get any closer...here we are! 💖 AmanDuh Barron @neverlatetodragbrunch is holding onto the lead—but only by the slimmest of margins! 👑 Michael @m.a.zarin has come charging back and is making this a race to the finish! 🔥 Katherine W. @fakwebb isn't letting the front-runners out of her sight and is ready to capitalize on any opportunity. 👀 Virginia @lovefromastate is still cheering on the mission and making a difference. 📈 Taylor S. @tsullyy continues to rally support for an incredible cause. 💜 Emory Starr @emorystarr just made a BIG move up the leaderboard and is reminding us that every vote counts! If this competition has taught us anything, it's that nothing is decided until the very last vote. ✨ Every $5 donation = 1 vote ✨ Every vote supports the Crape Myrtle Festival's mission ✨ Every contestant is making a real impact in our community ⏰ Voting closes TONIGHT at 9:00 PM! We're officially in the final stretch, and with a race this close...anything can happen! Stay tuned, because we have a feeling there's still one more plot twist waiting to happen. Who's making the next move? https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mx-crape-myrtle-festival by @crapemyrtlefest
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🚨 MIDDAY UPDATE...OR SHOULD WE SAY "NO UPDATE"? 😂👑 Well...we promised leaderboard updates throughout the day, but apparently all of our contestants have called a temporary truce! 🤣 As of right now...the leaderboard hasn't budged! Are you all just waiting until the last minute to make your move? Because we have a feeling there are a few surprise campaigns brewing... ⏰ Voting closes TONIGHT at 9:00 PM, so there's still plenty of time to shake things up! Remember: ✨ Every $5 donation = 1 vote ✨ Every vote supports the Crape Myrtle Festival's mission ✨ One last push could completely change the outcome! So...who's going to blink first? 👀👑 💖 AmanDuh Barron @neverlatetodragbrunch as reclaimed the lead and is determined to hold onto the crown! 🔥 Katherine W. @fakwebb is right on her heels and isn't giving an inch! 👑 Michael @m.a.zarin is gaining momentum and looking to make one final push! 👀 Virginia @lovefromastate is still cheering on the mission and making a difference. 📈 Taylor S. @tsullyy continues to rally support for an incredible cause. 💜 Emory Starr @emorystarr is proving that every vote counts until the very end! Who's making the next move? https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mx-crape-myrtle-festival by @crapemyrtlefest
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🚨👑 IT ALL COMES DOWN TO TODAY! 👑🚨 After weeks of incredible fundraising, friendly competition, and a few plot twists we NEVER saw coming...we've reached the FINAL DAY of the Mx. Crape Myrtle Festival competition! 💖 AmanDuh Barron @neverlatetodragbrunch as reclaimed the lead and is determined to hold onto the crown! 🔥 Katherine W. @fakwebb is right on her heels and isn't giving an inch! 👑 Michael @m.a.zarin is gaining momentum and looking to make one final push! 👀 Virginia @lovefromastate is still cheering on the mission and making a difference. 📈 Taylor S. @tsullyy continues to rally support for an incredible cause. 💜 Emory Starr @emorystarr is proving that every vote counts until the very end! If this competition has taught us anything, it's that one great day can change everything! ✨ Every $5 donation = 1 vote ✨ Voting closes TONIGHT at 9:00 PM ✨ Every vote supports the Crape Myrtle Festival's mission and the organizations serving the LGBTQIA+ community and individuals living with HIV/AIDS. ⏰ Today's leaderboard won't be our last! We'll be posting live standings updates every couple of hours throughout the day, so keep an eye on our social media to see who makes the next move! Who will be crowned Mx. Crape Myrtle Festival at the Grand Gala? The finish line is in sight...and this race isn't over yet! Who's making the next move? https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mx-crape-myrtle-festival by @crapemyrtlefest
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