CHERRY POPPINS
Columbus, OH
Miss Gay Ohio America 2022 #50th
Miss Gay Gem City America 2022
Cherry poppins has been entertaining for 17 years. She's originally from Dayton ohio, where she slipped on her first pair of pumps. Throughout the years, she has used drag as a platform to give back to the community and be a voice for black and brown queer people. One of her biggest accomplishments was capturing the title of Miss Gay Ohio America in 2022, making her the 10th black queen to win the title. During the day, she works as a Prevention Health Navigator at Equitas Health, where she gets to work directly with the queer community. Coming back to Newark brings her so much joy, and she is excited you've all welcomed her with open arms for so many years.
Riley Poppyseed
Dayton, OH
1/3 of the producers for @thrustfest!
Camp Wannakiki S5 Finalist
1st Black Drag King on ANY drag tv show
Just an awkward potato in Ohio
TRIXIE MOORE
Newark, OH
Miss Toolbox Newcomer 2024
Your local Newark Queen has been slaying the stage for 9 years now and loving everything minute of it! I have recently won my very first title and so proud to be your Miss Toolbox Newcomer 2024! I am so proud to be back at Newark Pride and celebrate another great year with all of you and the LGBTQ+ community! Love you all and can't wait to see all of you.
DYKE TYSON
New Martinisville, WV
Second Runner Up Season 2 Kingpin
Mr NOW Pride 2025
Metal Mohawk Man of West Virginia! Winner of FreakShow's "Test Your Metal", slayer of Pride on the Shore, two-time performer at Pittsburgh Pride, and first alternate at Ohio Valley Pride! With a fiery stage presence and captivating style, get ready for an unforgettable performance!
MADAM WOODS
Granville, OH
Miss Columbus All Star 2024
Heaux’Tell Onassis
Columbus, OH
MGOA Top 5
MGMA'23
MGCA'22
DM CLASS 2 WINNER
Top 10 MGOA22
Miss Union22
ELIAS DOWN
Newark, OH
Hey! I’m Elias Down, and this year I am exclusively performing in the after-party! I have been performing for quite a few years, and I’ve been a part of Newark Pride since the beginning. I am a part of th eNOPC board, and I love the community we are helping bring together. I can’t wait to see everyone again and have fun during the 18+ party!
AJAY SANDERS
Newark, OH
Ajay is 16 years old and works as a babysitter and singer/performer. They began acting and participating in theater at the age of 12 and identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Ajay has been incredibly passionate about singing since the age of 3 and has continued to work on their craft every day. In their time out of the spotlight they enjoy being a role model at the Boy's and Girl's club of Newark for younger members. They enjoy bonding with friends over music and have aspirations to attend college to become an Art Therapist and a professional singer. Ajay's life long goal is to help and inspire others to be their authentic selves. As well as to advocate for the rights of others. Ajay's YouTube page can be found @Ajay_sings_444 with the name Ajay Sanders.