What is it?
Imagined by Angie Benitez, a queer teacher and administrator at High Street Studios, The Queer Joy Festival is an annual pride event in Ipswich, MA catered to a variety of ages (including families with little ones) that centers queer joy and community. The event will feature dance classes, healing modalities, and art vendors. There will even be special drinks you can unlock from Little Wolf! Though queer folks will be centered, allies are encouraged and welcome to participate as well.
The Fair + Market
The market will be hosted at SALT studio across the parking lot in conjunction with a queer joy gallery displaying amazing locally made art.
Artisanal crafts
Baked Goods
Free Facepainting + Crafts
More info soon!
The Class Schedule
We will be holding a limited amount of queer joy classes - join us on September 12 + 13 for queer joy dance classes including a PRIDE edition of family dance.
Performance
A diverse, family-friendly dance performance will bring in local artists for a one hour family friendly performance that will leave you inspired and wanting more including but not limited to live music, circus art, contemporary dance, and more.
FAQs
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There are no fees to vend at the festival. Interested parties can state their interest here. Questions? Email angie@highstreet.studio
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There is ample parking surrounding our studio, especially behind our building.
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Hosting these programs takes a lot of labor and resources, if you’d like to sponsor the festival or volunteer, please email angie@highstreet.studio about how you can help.
