Since 2015, The Austin International Drag Foundation has been delivering an all inclusive, empowering festival celebrating the art of Drag in its many forms, bringing in artists from all around the globe with a mission to create an inclusive space and a platform for budding artists, established talent and everyone else in between. The Austin International Drag Festival is produced by the Austin International Drag Foundation Inc., the first ever 501(c)3 public nonprofit dedicated to the education, support and advancement of Drag artists worldwide. This 100% volunteer run festival brings in Drag Artists and fans from across the globe. They experience panels and workshops in the daytime as part of our conference element, and watch up to 400 drag performances over the period of three days and nights. 

This year, we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Austin International Drag Festival on September 18-21, 2025. The festival has evolved into a cultural phenomenon gaining accolades around the world showing up in travel guides, newspapers, magazines, and pop culture and entertainment websites, such as the Austin Chronicle and KVUE News. This year, we expect to have over 1,000 drag artists, volunteers, and enthusiasts total to attend our in-person event.