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See Cain Culto perform live and Q from RuPaul’s Drag Race & Project Runway debut her first runway collection.
Join us Friday, September 18, 2026 at Mechanics Hall.
And don’t miss the afterparty at MB Lounge starting at 11pm!
Queer AF is a fusion of runway fashion, drag, performance art, and live music, anchored in celebrating identity and supporting LGBTQ+ youth and community.
This bold and dazzling display of queer talent is a fundraiser, and all proceeds from Queer AF benefit Love Your Labels, a nonprofit based in Central Massachusetts that weaves pathways of support for LGBTQ+ youth and community through art, fashion, and design.
Creative expression is life-saving, and this show embodies that mantra with a runway that uplifts the beautiful diversity of our communities.
Get Involved in Queer AF
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Sponsor
Support Queer AF and Love Your Labels’ mission-centered programs and elevate the visibility of your brand.
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Volunteer
We are looking for volunteers to assist us with Love Your Labels' Queer AF: Art+Fashion Show on September 18th, 2026.
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Hair & Makeup Artists
We are looking for creative hair and makeup artists to volunteer for the QAF Fashion show on September 18th, 2026.
Sponsor an unforgettable event
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Pre and post event impressions on social media across Love Your Labels, community, and celebrity accounts.
1,000+
Over 1,000 guests attended our 2025 show at Mechanics Hall in Worcester. This year, we return to Mechanics Hall for the biggest show yet!
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Designers, models, and artists who have participated in Queer AF shows include representation from RuPaul’s Drag Race, Project Runway, Pose on Netflix, The Voice, American Idol, and American’s Next Top Model.
Accessibility Details
We strive to create an event that welcomes and includes everyone in our communities.
To request or inquire about accommodations, please email our event accessibility coordinator.
Event Accessibility Details:
Elevators
Wheelchair accessible & gender-neutral bathrooms
ASL Interpreters
CART Transcription
Digital programs in screen-reader-accessible PDF format
Clear event signage & pathways
Designated accessible seating areas
Quiet space for sensory breaks
Representing Beauty in All Forms
Queer AF is the Queer Met Gala of Massachusetts. It’s an unforgettable night of queer joy celebrating the beautiful diverse bodies and life experiences represented in our communities.
Be part of the magic as local and international designers, artists, and models take to the runway to celebrate their unique beauty and come together to eliminate bias, stigma, and shame. Event proceeds go to support Love Your Labels programming including our Threads youth fashion and identity program.
Pics, or it didn’t happen.
Check out photos from past shows!
Thank you to our Queer AF Sponsors!
Saint-Gobain and Lasell University School of Fashion have remained steadfast supporters of Love Your Labels and our mission, and we were so grateful to have them both as this year’s Presenting Sponsors.
