TRUE Fest
- January 27th 6-10pm
- 266 Dalhousie St, Downtown Amherstburg
- tourism@amherstburg.ca
Be TRUE to you! Amherstburg welcomes back TRUE Fest!
Come down for a FREE disco dance party on the downtown streets of Amherstburg.
TRUE Fest is a great opportunity to escape hibernation, get outside and warm your soul to beats and dance the night away! Dress in your warm winter snowsuits, mittens, hats and scarfs and boogie on down in Amherstburg’s downtown. Businesses will be open to serve you!
TRUE Fest celebrates Amherstburg’s diversity and inclusivity, everyone is welcome!
What's happening at this year's TRUE Fest?
- Drag queen performances by Dulce, Edie Violet, Koko Starr & Phoenix Black
- Fire and glow performances by Hoop You
- Hot chocolate and apple cider by Rotary Club of Amherstburg
- Corn hole & s’mores stations on Dalhousie Street. Purchase your s’mores kit at Lot 10 Brewing Company
- Games and prizes in the Igloo by the Embrace group at The House Youth Centre
- Enter at the event for a chance to win Canada’s Drag Race: The Official 2024 Tour tickets at The Colosseum courtesy of Caesars Windsor
- Pop up bar at the Hole In The Wall (67 Richmond St – above River Bookshop) from 6pm to 11pm
- TRUE Fest After Party at Burger 67. DJ at 10pm and kitchen is open for apps until 12am
- Hot bar outside at Artisan Grill from 6pm to 10pm
- Hot dogs and tall boy specials at Lot 10 Brewing Company
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
6:00 PM: Igloos are open! Hot chocolate and apple cider served by Rotary Club of Amherstburg at the Dalhousie St. igloo. Games and prizes with the Embrace group at The House Youth Centre in the Richmond St. igloo.
6:00 PM: Glow & Go-Go Dancers roam the event grounds.
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM: Pop up bar is open at the Hole in the Wall (67 Richmond St. – above River Bookshop)
6:30 PM: Dalhousie St. Stage: Drag queen performances by Edie Violet and Phoenix Black
7:00 PM: Richmond St. Stage: Fire show performance by Hoop You
7:30 PM: Dalhousie St. Stage: Drag queen performances by Edie Violet and Phoenix Black
8:00 PM: Richmond St. Stage: Fire show performance by Hoop You
8:30 PM: Dalhousie St. Stage: Drag queen performances by Dulce and Koko Starr
9:00 PM: Glow & Go-Go Dancers roam the event grounds
9:30 PM: Dalhousie St. Stage: Drag queen performances by Dulce and Koko Star
PRIDE FEST BUS TRANSPORTATION
Windsor-Essex Pride Fest is providing a round-trip transportation opportunity from Windsor to Amherstburg to attend this year’s TRUE Fest.
Click HERE to learn more and book your spot!
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Girls with glow up wings
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Two women dancing with fire
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Dulce
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Group of people inside igloo waving
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Igloo entrance with warm your buns sign
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Phoenix Black
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Group dancing with fire umbrellas
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glow cubes and wing dancers
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Edie Violet
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Group of festival goers posing in rainbow gear
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Glow dancers with hula hoop
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Group roasting marshmallows
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Koko Starr
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Woman taking photo of group posing inside lit up frame
