Paying Tribute Festival

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Every year we’re asked, “What are you looking for?”This carousel shares a few things that consistently make apps stand o...
07/15/2026

Every year we’re asked, “What are you looking for?”

This carousel shares a few things that consistently make apps stand out and helps us better understand your vision as an artist.

Take a few minutes to swipe through before you apply, save it for later, and share it with someone who’s thinking about joining us.

🖤 July 8 to 31: $5
🖤 August 1 to September 6: $20

We can’t wait to see what you create.
February can’t get here soon enough.

Apply here -> Payingtribute.net

🎨 Free App Weekend has officially ended.26 artists applied in just 4 days. 🖤Missed the free period? You’re still not too...
07/08/2026

🎨 Free App Weekend has officially ended.
26 artists applied in just 4 days. 🖤

Missed the free period? You’re still not too late.

💰 $5 through July 31, $20 August 1- Sept 6
🎭 Apply now at PayingTribute.net

THE WAIT IS OVER.Applications for PTFEST’27 are OFFICIALLY OPEN!Today, America celebrates independence…F**k that.Today, ...
07/04/2026

THE WAIT IS OVER.
Applications for PTFEST’27 are OFFICIALLY OPEN!

Today, America celebrates independence…
F**k that.
Today, we celebrate Black art. ✊🏾

🎉 Apply FREE July 4 through July 7.
Applications remain open through Labor Day with a submission fee.

📍Apply now at payingtribute.net

We can’t think of a better way to end then letting you know PAYING TRIBUTE 2027, our 10th anniversary will be FEBRUARY...
02/28/2026

We can’t think of a better way to end then letting you know
PAYING TRIBUTE 2027, our 10th anniversary will be
FEBRUARY 4-7, 2027!!

LET’S !!

No words big enough for the gratitude we feel… but here’s something. Year One as a festival. And we made history!If you ...
02/11/2026

No words big enough for the gratitude we feel… but here’s something.

Year One as a festival. And we made history!

If you thought Let Ebony Reign was powerful…
Just wait for, PTFEST ‘27 — PAINT IT BLACK 🖤
Year Two of the Festival. Year Ten of the Movement.

02/10/2026

During Friday’s Drag Showcase, our Co-Producers made a MAJOR announcement 👀✨

We are proud to officially reveal the first Local Headliner for the 10th Anniversary of Paying Tribute Festival in 2027…

🔥 SHAWTY WEST 🔥

The countdown to Year 10 has officially begun, and we’re just getting started.

Be sure to follow their podcast, LASHES OFF (https://tr.ee/X9IL842WmW) and show some love/stay in the know!

02/07/2026

!THURSDAY- THE CORONATION RECAP!

Paying Tribute doesn’t stop at the stage.Join us TODAY for a full lineup of hands-on workshops designed to sharpen your ...
02/07/2026

Paying Tribute doesn’t stop at the stage.

Join us TODAY for a full lineup of hands-on workshops designed to sharpen your skills, expand your artistry, and deepen your practice.

Workshops include:
🎤 Menace on the Mic — Hosting & crowd work (Bianca N. Moore)
💄 The Duality of Face — Makeup mastery + Hairstyling tips (Mikayla Denise)
🎶 Musicality Magic — Movement & musicality
(Rose Whip)
🔥 Floor Play — Sensual floorwork fundamentals (Aspen Poles)
💃 Bombinations — Jazz, hip-hop & burlesque fusion
(Jo’Rie Tigerlily)

Learn directly from powerhouse artists in an intimate, skill-building environment.

📍 Wild Goose Creative
188 McDowell St, Columbus, OH

PARKING INFO:
🚗 Paid lot behind Wild Goose (QR code pay) — cheapest & closest option
🚫 No parking in surrounding private lots (risk of towing)
🏢 Garage at Rich & River — higher cost option

Register via Linktr.ee/PayingTributeFest

Invest in your artistry. We’ll see you in the room.

QUEERATED MARKET IS OPENING THE DOORS IN JUST ONE HOUR!!!! 💛🧡💜Join us & come shop:✨ Baked goods✨ Books & zines✨ Jewelry✨...
02/07/2026

QUEERATED MARKET IS OPENING THE DOORS IN JUST ONE HOUR!!!! 💛🧡💜

Join us & come shop:
✨ Baked goods
✨ Books & zines
✨ Jewelry
✨ Candles & incense
✨ Herbal teas
✨ Tarot
✨ Performance wear & apparel
✨ Flash tattoos

We’ve got amazing local vendors AND some of our talented out-of-town artists selling their work this weekend — so pull up and pour into them the way they’ve poured into this festival.

Educational workshops + HIV/STI testing + community resources will also be available throughout the day.

Let’s keep the energy going. Let’s keep supporting q***r artists. Let’s keep building community!!

📍 Wild Goose Creative
188 McDowell St, Columbus, OH
🕚 11AM–4PM

PARKING INFO:
🚗 Paid lot directly behind Wild Goose (QR code pay) — this is the cheaper & closest option.
🚫 Please do NOT park in surrounding lots — you may be towed.
🏢 Parking garage at Rich & River — available but higher cost.

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145 North 5th Street
Columbus, OH
43215

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