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Friday 7/17 Conference Night Entertainment
9:15 PM FREE Watch Party :
ARU's Iconic Drag 2026
ACT UP | A Queer History Lesson -
The countdown to Austin RoundUp 2026 is officially on, and we'd love to kick off the weekend by celebrating the 60+ volunteer cast / crew that produced ACT UP | A Queer History Lesson 🌈!!! A rare opportunity to watch for the first time the Video Captures from the April 2026 performance at Dougherty Arts Center of the: ARU's Iconic Drag Show | ACT UP : A Queer History Lesson 🌈.
Many of the Cast and Crew will be in attendance. If you missed the April Theater performance, this is your chance.. 🎥🎥🎥🕺💃🍿
You are invited!
📅 Event : Friday , July 17th 9:15 PM
📍Where: at Austin Roundup Conference
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin
Whether you performed, volunteered behind the scenes, or simply love the magic of the Austin RoundUp's Iconic Drag Shows, we hope you'll join us.
(Director to Cast) I expect to see our entire cast there!
This is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect, welcome new faces, and celebrate the community that has made the Austin RoundUp Drag Show such an iconic tradition. Feel free to dress up, show off your personality, and make it a fun night!
We'll even have a comedian hosting the evening to keep the laughs coming. Know someone who missed the show? Bring them! Invite your friends, family, and supporters to experience why the Austin RoundUp Drag Show has become such a beloved tradition in our recovery community.
Saturday 7/18 Night Entertainment
9:00 PM - FREE & Open to Public
Texas Drag Wars | Wrong Turns → Right Paths
Titleholding drag contestants from across Texas compete together in a night of drag performance and community celebration of LGBTQ+ Recovery spaces.
📅 Event : Saturday, July 18th 9:00 PM
📍Where: at Austin Roundup Conference
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin
TEXAS DRAG WARS 2026
Get ready for a night of glamour, fundraising, and fierce competition as contestants from across Texas take the stage to compete at Austin Roundup!
Texas Drag Wars is the Saturday night entertainment event of Austin Roundup and is FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, everyone is welcome to attend Drag Wars and cheer on their favorite contestants.
💜 Support LGBTQ+ people in recovery
👑 Watch contestants compete for the crown
💵 Tip and donate to help your favorite contestant earn fundraising points
Bring your friends. Bring your dollars. Bring your voice!
Because recovery is beautiful, community is powerful, and drag makes everything better.
Austin 2026 Drag Wars Contestants are competing in these areas:
Interview
Costume
Talent
Fundraising
Performers are open to: Lip Sync, Dance, Live Vocals, Comedy, Spoken Word ......with ultimate awards for:
👑 Drag Wars Royalty
⭐ Drag Wars All Stars
Each Drag Wars event & fundraising efforts help create safe, sober spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals in recovery and make events like this possible.
