Rendezvous 2026 Performer Open Calls

Bring your artistry to the Wyoming woods.

Rendezvous is bringing live performance into the wild, and we are excited to invite Wyoming artists to help shape this year’s celebration in the Medicine Bow National Forest.

For 2026, the Rendezvous Planning Committee is opening two performer applications:

• Drag Performer Open Call — for drag performers interested in Drag Bingo, the Mx. Rendezvous Pageant, and Music Fest Spotlight Sets

• Music Fest Open Call — for musicians, bands, singer-songwriters, and genre-blending performers interested in joining the Rendezvous Music Fest lineup

We are looking for Wyoming-based artists who are excited to bring creativity, community, camp, and connection to an outdoor LGBTQ+ campout experience.

Whether you are ready to serve drag in the woods, take the stage with your band, perform between music sets, compete for the first-ever Mx. Rendezvous title, or help create a full Music Fest atmosphere under the Wyoming sky, we want to hear from you.

Drag Performer Open Call

Take your drag off the main stage and into the wild.

Rendezvous is a 5-day LGBTQ+ campout hosted by Wyoming Equality in the Medicine Bow National Forest, tucked between Laramie and Cheyenne.

This year, the Rendezvous Planning Committee is seeking a dynamic and diverse lineup of Wyoming drag performers for three unforgettable opportunities during Rendezvous 2026:

• Drag Bingo

• The first-ever Mx. Rendezvous Pageant

• Music Fest Spotlight Sets

Whether your drag is campy, glamorous, spooky, political, comedic, experimental, rustic, refined, or fully backcountry fabulous, we want to see what you bring to the woods.

Queens, kings, things, monsters, creatures, clowns, burlesque artists, pageant performers, alternative drag artists, first-time performers, seasoned entertainers, and everyone beyond the binary are encouraged to apply.

Drag Opportunities

Balls, Calls & Curtain Calls: Drag Bingo

Date: Friday, August 7, 2026
Time: Noon–3:00 PM

Step into the spotlight between rounds of Bingo with performances that add flair, personality, and a little unexpected magic to one of Rendezvous’ favorite community events.

These performances should be fun, engaging, and welcoming for a daytime crowd.

Camp Crown Showdown: The Mx. Rendezvous Pageant

Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Time: Noon–2:00 PM

Compete for the title of the first-ever Mx. Rendezvous by serving camp, charisma, creativity, stage presence, and your best drag in the wild.

This pageant is a celebration of drag in all its forms, with room for bold interpretation, playful themes, and big personality.

More details about pageant structure, categories, and expectations will be shared with selected participants.

Stage Struts & Sound Checks: Music Fest Spotlight Sets

Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Time: Approximately 5:00–10:00 PM

Perform between band sets during the Rendezvous Music Fest and help keep the crowd energized throughout the evening.

These performances should be high-impact, stage-ready, and able to flow naturally between live music sets.

Drag performers may also be considered for light hosting, crowd engagement, announcements, or fundraising moments during the Music Fest, depending on interest and event needs.

Who Should Apply

Performers must be 18 years or older.

We are especially excited to highlight Wyoming performers and broaden participation across the state. A broad array of drag styles, experience levels, identities, and performance backgrounds are welcome and encouraged.

Selected performers must be able to:

• Submit performance tracks in advance

• Communicate clearly with event organizers

• Follow venue, event, and performer policies

• Sign any required performer agreements

• Help create a welcoming, inclusive, and community-centered environment

Acts should celebrate community, connection, creativity, and camp — with maybe a little biodegradable sparkle.

Drag Performer Benefits

Wyoming Equality and the Rendezvous Planning Committee are committed to compensating artists while ensuring the event continues to support LGBTQ+ community programming. Exact benefits will be confirmed upon acceptance.

Performer benefits include:

• Performance honorarium

• Complimentary single-day pass for performers

• 100% of earned tips from performances

• Promotional features on Wyoming Equality and Rendezvous social media

Possible additional benefits may include:

• Travel stipends for out-of-town performers, pending funding

Apply for the Drag Performer Open Call

Interested in bringing your drag to Rendezvous?

Music Fest Open Call

Bring your sound to the Wyoming woods.

Rendezvous is a 5-day LGBTQ+ campout hosted by Wyoming Equality in the Medicine Bow National Forest, tucked between Laramie and Cheyenne.

This year, the Rendezvous Planning Committee is excited to introduce a Music Fest-style evening featuring Wyoming musicians, bands, drag performers, community energy, and a full outdoor celebration under the sky.

We are seeking musicians and bands interested in performing at the Rendezvous Music Fest on Saturday, August 8, 2026.

Our vision is a Wyoming-style afternoon and evening music festival rooted in queer community, live performance, camp culture, and connection. Think Pride in the Park meets forest gathering: local music, drag between sets, community announcements, dancing, joy, and plenty of room for people to gather, celebrate, and unwind.

Event Details

Rendezvous Music Fest

Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Time: Approximately 5:00–10:00 PM
Location: Medicine Bow National Forest, between Laramie and Cheyenne

The Music Fest will feature a lineup of local and regional musicians, with drag performances and light hosting between band sets to keep energy flowing throughout the evening.

Following the Music Fest, Rendezvous will continue into late-night programming and dancing.

Who Should Apply

We are seeking musicians, bands, and performers who are excited to be part of a welcoming, community-centered LGBTQ+ event in an outdoor setting.

We especially encourage Wyoming-based musicians and bands to apply.

A variety of genres are welcome, including but not limited to:

• Folk

• Country

• Americana

• Rock

• Punk

• Indie

• Bluegrass

• Singer-songwriter

• Dance-friendly music

• Experimental or genre-blending acts

Performers should be comfortable with an outdoor event environment and a community festival atmosphere. This is not a traditional indoor venue, so flexibility, communication, and a collaborative spirit are important.

Music Fest Format

The tentative Music Fest structure includes:

• Multiple local or regional bands and musicians

• Drag performances between band set changes

• A host or emcee helping with transitions, announcements, and crowd engagement

• Outdoor festival-style energy

• Community-centered celebration and fundraising for Wyoming Equality

Final set lengths, schedule, load-in, sound check, and equipment details will be confirmed with selected performers.

Performer Expectations

Selected musicians and bands must be able to:

• Communicate clearly with event organizers

• Provide basic technical needs in advance

• Arrive on time for load-in and sound check

• Follow event, venue, safety, and performer policies

• Sign any required performer agreements

• Help create a welcoming and inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ attendees, performers, volunteers, and community members

Because Rendezvous takes place in the Medicine Bow National Forest, performers should be prepared for an outdoor setting and possible logistical considerations related to weather, power, staging, and sound.

Music Fest Performer Compensation

Wyoming Equality and the Rendezvous Planning Committee are committed to compensating artists while ensuring the event continues to support LGBTQ+ community programming.

Compensation and final details will be confirmed upon acceptance.

Performer benefits include:

• Performance honorarium

• Promotional features on Wyoming Equality and Rendezvous social media

• Complimentary event access for performers during their performance day

• Possible travel support, pending funding

Apply for the Music Fest Open Call

Interested in joining the Rendezvous Music Fest lineup?