29th San Francisco Drag King Contest, 2025

FUDGIE FROTTAGE EMCEE The Man with "The Biggest Balls in Show Business". Drag King Legend Impresario, Fudgie has been performing for over 30 years. His contributions to SF's colorful Drag and art scene has been fierce, funny and phenomenal. Fudgie was discovered quite accidentally by Versace in 1996 while f!#*hing Donatella in a K-Hole afterhours in his Miami showroom. Heavily influenced by the late 60's (free love) and early 70's (free drugs) Fudgie dreams of bringing the Fudgie Frottage Revue to Vegas with the help of his brilliant manager, Lu Read. Social media did not exist when the OGs were paving the way but now Drag King History is archived at The Library of Congress. dragkinghistory.com/1995-present-fudgie-frottage/
SISTER ROMA EMCEE The Most Photographed Nun in the World 2025 marks my 38th year as one of the most outspoken and highly visibile members of San Francisco's Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Inc. I've been the MC on the main stage at the SF Pride Celebration and The Folsom Street Fair, as well as hosting/mc'ing and performing all over the Country. You may have heard me on KMEL or 92.7, seen me in an MTV video or on CNN or as Co-host of the Tim and Roma show. You can read me in my bi-weekly column, Drag It!, in Gloss Magazine (sfgloss.com). I strive for the adoration of others. I love to laugh -- if you can make me laugh, I'm all yours. I also like gifts of cash and jewelry and will accept bribes from contestants. theSisters.org/roma
WANG NEWTON SPECIAL GUEST Cheeky and charismatic, wangthang is a Taiwanese-born American performance artist, celebrated for their bold presence as “Dr. Wang Newton,” a top drag king. For over two decades, Wang has challenged norms and captivated diverse audiences through innovative stage and digital performances. Their ability to excel across platforms, paired with international bookings, has garnered significant media attention. Currently, Dr. Wang is featured as a regular judge on Revry’s King of Drag, the world’s first all-king TV competition show. wangthang continues to expand their repertoire into commercial and theatrical ventures, pushing boundaries and amplifying underrepresented voices in the arts. www.wangnewton.com
LEIGH CROW aka ELVIS HERSELVIS SPECIAL GUEST Leigh Crow is a gender-bending cabaret singer who gained notoriety as the world’s first female Elvis Impersonator, Elvis Herselvis. Her 30-year performance career includes Drag shows, independent films, stage musicals, rock bands, music videos, documentaries, and performance art of every kind. Mx. Crow has portrayed among others William Shatner. Acting work includes: The Thrillpeddlers, The Sick & Twisted Players and countless D'arcy Drollilnger productions including the film "Shit and Champagne". When she isn't crooning with the band, Velvetta she co-hosts Dandy Drag King Cabaret, dedicated to elevating and promoting Drag King performance. Dandy Drag King Cabaret won best Drag Show by the Bay Area Reporter for 2019. Today Leigh Crow remains a passionate performer and supporter of the arts, and hopes to continue to inspire new generations of drag performers for years to come.
PAPI CHURRO WINNER SFDK28 AKA DRAG KING OF THE YEAR 2024 2ND RUNNER-UP SFDK27 MX. MOSSWOOD MELTDOWN 2024 Papi Churro is a Two-Spirit Indigenous Warrior of Coahuilitecan (Quali-tee-Khan) and Nahua (Nah-wah) heritage. Recently transplanted from Austin Texas, he is happy to call the Bay Area his home. His life passions include advocating for Queer Indigenous rights, immigration reform and BIPOC voices. Infowars has labeled him “Some Type of Bizarre Stripper,” find out why. © Kane Andrade
ALOTTA BOUTTE SPECIAL GUEST JUDGE Straight from the womb to the lime light, this lady's been performing since her first breath. The first stage she set foot on was in church, but we all know what happens when good Catholic girls grow up. Itching for her own little niche in this glamorous world, she went searching for a place that was right for her. She found it in the stories of her moonshinin' grandpa and brazen matriarchy. Alotta relished her rich creole family history and the dirty blues of the deep south. All of that was then refined in her queer as hell family, vibrant with drag of all kinds. You can find this bawdy, brassy, juke-joint mamma performing with class and sass with Harlem Shake Burlesque and solo throughout the city.
TRIXXIE CARR SPECIAL GUEST JUDGE A San Francisco drag icon and goddess chanteuse making dangerous art in safe spaces. Queerly pushing boundaries, defying definition; living for glamour is resistance. Trixxiecarr.com<\a>
MADD DOGG 20/20 SF DRAG KING WINNER, 2014 SPECIAL GUEST AND GRAND DUKE XLIV, THE RELUCTANT DUKE - MADD DOGG 20/20 Voted Best Drag King 2022 by the BAR. This bad boy performs at Princess, Mother, Oaklash, SF Bootie, The Monster Show, SF Pride, Mascara, and Pride Night at Great America. He is one of Sacramento Drag King winners 2014, and San Jose's Switch-hitter Drag King winner 2014. Look out MADD DOGG 20/20 is coming back to da hood!! This King has been rocking the West Coast since 2006. ... he ruled the Ducal Court of The Golden Beaver with his Grand Duchess, Miss Shugana, with a rigorous performance schedule raising money for the community -- he is one hard working guy. Madd Dogg also holds titles in Sacramento and San Jose.
JOTA MERCURY SPECIAL GUEST WINNER SFDK 2017 Performing as a member of Rebel Kings of Oakland, infamous host of Oaklash and hottie extraordinaire, this bundle of fierceness made it all the way to the crown from the Lipsync for your Life segment of the show. Although they originally hail from Fresno, California- this small hellfire of a person found their drag king calling in Oakland, CA. This queerdo loves to make you laugh and even more to make you feel what they call "enticed". Be prepared for either or both!
VERA SPECIAL GUEST Performing as a member of Rebel Kings of Oakland, Star of City Folx Grandpa member of RKO, Vera sports a massive collection of fanny packs and a heart full of acceptance and love. A queer Armenian dancer and community activist and Mx. Starsearch 2022 winner. Vera has an infectious laugh and the work they do to foster a strong community is inspiring.
MEATFLAP SPECIAL GUEST WINNER SFDK 2021 is San Francisco's favorite cut of MEAT! He has been performing in the Bay Area for 10+ years. He was the winner of the 2021 SFDK, and can regularly be found performing in Palace of Trash and scare acting in Terror Vault every October.
THE REBEL KINGS OF OAKLAND SPECIAL GUESTS The Rebel Kings of Oakland (RKO) is a drag king troupe 12 years in the running. They host drag shows at the White Horse Inn in Oakland on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays and gig around California. Open to amateurs and professionals alike, kings and queens and gender rebels, the RKO drag nights are for the community. As a community-minded troupe, the Rebel Kings place top priority on the creation of an inclusive, safe space for bang-up drag, burlesque and queer performers and their fans, and on supporting new kings in popping their drag cherry. Make sure to catch these funny, zany, sexy, wild babes at SFDK!! We are Vegas Jake, VERA!, Jota Mercury, Joey Gelato, and Jaeson Trouble!
HELIXIR JYNDER BYNTWELL SPECIAL GUEST SFDK26 WINNER 2022 MX. ROYAL BUNNY 2022 SF DUCAL COURT Performing as a member of Rebel Kings of Oakland, Drag King Extraordinaire, Helixir sets stages all over the Bay Area on fire with his sexy comedic style, beefcake twerker dance moves, and winning smile. Guaranteed to keep you gagging.
FONTAINE BLUE SPECIAL GUEST JUDGE Whether he's singing to the ladies at Dandy, choreographing drag shows, or spinning the turntables at KPOO. Mr. Blue is one complicated man determined to make you feel real.
CONTESTANTS
PONY BAMBINO 1st RUNNER-UP SFDK28 The flaming hot twunk himself, The Italian Stallion! He is a Queer, Trans, Non-Binary Drag King full of passion! Community & mutual aid mean everything to him. He is so honored to be here with you all! He is the winner of the 2024 Golden Dildeaux Award for Best Drag Performer in the Bay Area & he won second place in last year's San Francisco Drag King competition! You can find him running wild in pastures, dungeons & drag shows all over the Bay Area & beyond. He's hung like a horse...are you ready to ride?
ARTORIOUS CADE 2nd RUNNER-UP SFDK28 Your Friendly Neighborhood Drag Prince and Intergalactic Twink with Tits!
WILL POWER 2ND RUNNER-UP SFDK27 Will Power is a non-binary first generation immigrant and refugee from Brazil who has been living in the Bay Area for over 15 years, where they started their own drag theatre troupe known as Palace of Trash with their beloved drag family, descendents of Thrillpeddlers and Cockettes. They have also starred in authentic Grand Guignol horror plays, Theatre of the Ridiculous musicals, Spine-Tingling Lights out Spook Shows, Feminist Manifestos, Puppetry productions, all-femme blood drenching performances about evil demons, haunted houses and so much more throughout the years. Will is also an herbalist, tarot reader, caretaker and astrologer. They’re thrilled to be continuing the legacy of comforting the disturbed and disturbing the comfortable.
MARTIN VORE PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD SFDK28 Dancer, costumer, and drag cyborg from San Francisco. They defy the binaries of male and female, high fashion and DIY, and, of course, good and bad taste.
MISTERRR The Bay Area’s own non-binary drug situation in simulation! Host of the Oakland sho C U Next Tuesday and star of the Portland based boy band Turnback Boyz, he’s th campy and referential drag artist of your dreams!
JACK KING GOFF Seattle’s own unpredictable force of nature. This drag king is a whirlwind of energy, delivering performances that are as wild as they are captivating. Prepare to be amused, terrified, and thoroughly confused as Goff blends the absurd with the extraordinary. With a penchant for the peculiar, he’s crafted a reputation as the city’s most electrifying entertainer. So, keep your hands out of your pants for The Orgasmic King of Seattle, Jack King Goff.
COSIMO This Paisan was born + raised in the Bay Area, Cosimo is the proud parent of two adorable feline fur-kids. He supports them by teaching drawing + painting classes and from shows like Peaches Christ's Terror Vault, SF Giants Pride, Princess, Palace of Trash, and now psyched to return to the stage at SFDK27 to showcase his stunning lewks. No one beats a mug quite like this creature whose fashion sense would amaze House of Wintour. They believe we should Twist, shout + spread our love open so wide it will turn inside out. Their motto is: "Chi Non Fa, Non Falla." --to err is human -- but is Cosimo human?
!-- LUKE MODELO is a chicano drag king based in Oakland and Guerneville. In his five years of drag, he’s become known for his high-energy performances that weave personal and collective stories into living art. He gives back to the community through Sabes Que Collective as a founding member and Women’s Weekend as a board member. Performing from Oasis to Bushwig, and Seattle to Seoul, South Korea, he’s truly an international delight. So drink up! Because this hombre’s about to quench your thirst.
FLORGASM Ni de aqui ni de alla, you never know what you're gonna get with this fiery fashion designing genderfluid Latinx king, but you know he'll make you grip your seats and have you screaming for more, it's Florgasm!
KING CUNNT is a Colombian Drag performer and multi-medium artist based in the Bay Area. Their work is focused on art as form of activism and voice raising for social causes. They often perform with groups such as Palace of Trash, OmNomNom and Sabes Que. Their upcoming performances include palace of Trash's Technological show and Bugging Out.
EDGAR ELLEN HO Past winner of the Mendocino County Drag King contest, now residing in the Bay Area, singing live with power and energy. Praised by a member of 4 Non-Blonds for singing “What’s Going On,” during last year’s contest. What will Edgar sing this year?
MISTER PEANUT Inspired by the cartoon Planters Peanuts Mascot, is here representing Oakland, baby! Mister Peanut recently became a drag king so he could merge all his passions together - comedy, art, music, entomology, advocacy, advocacy OF entomology, and the joy of getting to continuously evolve despite being unemployed. He used to work for his local animal shelter, so he is stoked about the proceedings for this event
DJ, STAGE MANAGER, PRODUCER
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MEATFLAP ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER Emphasis on ASS and MAN Happy to have this guy joining our production team this year with 10+ years of Drag experience and producer of Palace of Trash.
KIT TAPATA STAGE MANAGER MR. GAY SAN FRANCISCO Kit is a title whore. He remains San Francisco's only biofem Mr Gay SF in the history of the Imperial Council of San Francisco. Kit was also Mr Gay Rodeo 2016, serving as Grand Marshall at Best Buck in the Bay at the Russian River. Prior to moving to Coachella Valley in 2020, Kit was the only beef in Hamburger Mary’s Castro drag shows, and he helped organize and host Easter for the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence for many years as St Commedia dell’Farte. Kit definitely is qualified and delighted to return to SF as both A Special Guest Judge + Official SFDK Stage Manager to wrangle this year's herd of Kings. GIDDYUP!
MISS SHUGANA HOUSE MANAGER Miss Shugana (aka Jodi Goldstein) is co-owner of Shug-Dogg Productions, has been performing since 2013 and involved with producing events for over 20 years. Shug has won a few titles and is very proud to be a blessed and booked Drag Queen (of the Faux variety.) srtoriu Pronouns: Always she/her Her drag name comes from the Yiddish word “meshuggeneh” meaning crazy. Shug loves to celebrate her heritage and she is a little meshuggeneh to boot!
HOLDEN WOOD STAGE MANAGER WINNER SFDK24, 2019 Holden Wood, “half James Dean, half the swamp monster that ate James Dean”, has been trampsing around the Bay Area, sneaking onto any poorly guarded stage he can for the past year. When he’s not eating dirt or throwing coal at audience members, Holden dedicates his time to advocating for drag both as an art form and a means of gender exploration and expression by fundraising through the Grand Ducal Court system of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, where he serves as Royal Crowned Prince. Find him on Instagram under @theholdenwood to experience firsthand what the doctors call “morbid embarrassment”.
LU READ CEO. LEGEND, IMPRESARIO and JACK of ALL TRADES Lu has been promoting clubs since 1988, teaming acts like The Del Rubio Triplets with The Popstitutes (a very Cockettes-esque performance group started by Diet Popstitute, founder of Klubstitute.) In ‘93, Lu masterminded Merkinstock as a West Coast response to Lady Bunny’s NY Wigstock, featuring performers like Justin Vivian Bond, Holly Woodlawn, Pearl E. Gates, Miss X, Elvis Herselvis, Arturo Galster, Jerome Caja and more! With So many talented Queens and a growing number of Kings anxious to entertain, DragStrip was launched as a monthly showcase of both Drag and Strip/Burlesque acts -- to top it off a Fetish Lounge, “Dungeons and Drag Queens” was incorporated. DragStrip debuted at The Transmission Theatre, SF in ‘95 and later moved to the DNA Lounge. In ‘97 Lu/DragStrip produced The 2nd Annual SF Drag King Contest as part of a benefit for Les Feinberg called “More For Les”, organized by Jordy Jones of Club Confidential. Lu has produced every SFDK Contest since! Read also hosted a niteclub talk show called Throne in the upstairs backroom of the DNA Lounge with featured guests like Mo B. Dick, Murray Hill, Dred, and more. Lu now focuses on special events and has hosted, produced or co-produced countless, memorable parties and fundraisers including: Mondo Porno with NY club promoter Editrix Abby and Chez Badunkadunk . Lu doubles as Fudgie Frottage’s manager. If you’d like to buy Lu a niteclub or cabaret, or you need to book Fudgie, please contact him at: info@sfdragkingcontest.com