Lavender Prairie Festival —
The Midwest’s premiere multi-day queer country festival continuing the legacy of a genre-defining pioneer Patrick Haggerty.
Photos by Sarah Larson & Derrick Alexander
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2024–
Lavender Prairie Queer CountryFestival is a three-day event at Judson & Moore featuring a curated lineup of queer acts from around the US, as well as some of Chicago’s queer country favorites. The event is presented by Local Universe, The Queer Social Club, and Andrew Sa following their collaborations with the regular two-step night Swappin’ Boots and the cult-hit Cosmic Country Showcase.
Inspired by the legacy of Lavender Country, the event is an experiential celebration of queer music, performance, and art.