The San Francisco Drag King Contest is a mash-up of the Miss America Pageant, American Idol, Halloween and a Monster Truck Show," states impresario Fudgie Frottage.   "It's a huge event," says judge, Simone DeLaGetto.   "Everyone dresses up in their finest. It's a celebration of 'being,' not just expressing yourself as a gender — a celebration of self, of being able to go out and have a good time.   And, at the same time, there's a part that's just over-the-top cheesiness.   But the energy is so high."

Considered "One of the most boisterous parties of the year," by the San Francisco Chronicle , it's also "Sexy, campy, dragalicious, professionally executed and full of talent," espouses the San Francisco Bay Times , and "Impressive, varied, and wild," advocates The Onion .   The San Francisco Bay Guardian affirms: "Prepare to be amazed by the variety, astounded by the veracity, and properly impressed by the figurative and literal balls on display."

Virile Virtuoso, Fudgie Frottage , "The Man with The Biggest Balls in Show Business," and Internationally Renowned Burlesque Chanteuse, Comic and Siren, The Indra, as "The Indro vs. The Indra," a bi-sexual, bi-polar, half male, half female character, return to preside over the festivities as Masters (and 1/2 Mistress) of Ceremonies.   According to last year's revues, "Both were on fire all evening," and the San Francisco Bay Times also stated, "Fudgie and Indra possess a magical chemistry and timing that ranks with the likes of George Burns and Gracie Allen meets Sonny and Cher with a bit of Three Stooges and Marx Brothers thrown in."

The star-studded event will showcase Fakin' Aiken, reigning 2007 Solo King for his impeccable Clay Aiken impersonation, The Pacmen, 2007 troupe winners for their flawlessly dazzling choreography, Kitty Kitty Bang Bang, glamorous aerialist burlesque troupe, and special guest, Electro, The Pop n' Lock King, San Francisco Drag King 2000 titleholder (when the contest was only 5 years old).   In addition, 'What-the-F*ckabilly Band,' The Mighty Slim Pickins, will also perform, and - as always - the gender bending contestants will be the center of attention.

Contestants are judged on talent, creativity, studliness, sex appeal, originality, humor, make-up/facial hair, and fashion by the illustrious panel of nationally known celebrity judges, including 2006 Drag King Titleholder, Buck Naked, Simone DeLaGetto of Harlem Shake Burlesque, and Sister Roma of The Tim and Roma Show and Hot House Video.

DRESS CODE: DRAG: King, Queen, Faux, Fetish, Formal, High Femme, and Festive.

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