CHERRY POPPINS
Columbus, OH
Miss Gay Ohio America 2022 #50th
Miss Gay Gem City America 2022
Cherry poppins has been entertaining for 16 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
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 Sanders is 15 years old and they have been acting on stage in musicals since the age of 12, which is also the age they came out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Ajay also has recently started competition dance with the enchanted Opal dance group. They also do a stand up comedy workshop once a year and love to learn new techniques and work on crowd work. Ajay has been into singing and music since the age of 3 and loves to be in their happiest place, the stage. Ajay’s main goal in life is to help to inspire and bring courage to others to express their true identities!