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Cliff’s 90th Anniversary Extravaganza w/ Drag Shows + “Cliff’s Man” Contest (Castro)

Saturday, June 6, 2026 - 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Raffle tickets: 5 for $20 or $5 each; event admission free.
Cliff’s Variety | 479 Castro Street, San Francisco CA
San Francisco

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Cliff's Variety

Cliff’s Variety in the Castro celebrates its 90th anniversary with a free community extravaganza featuring family drag shows, live music, the Cliff’s Man Contest, DJ sets, an arts and crafts table, and a grand prize raffle. The event includes performances by local drag icons, a live band, and special guests, welcoming all ages.

12 PM: Welcome & Opening • 12:15 PM: Family Drag Show Hosted by Donna Sachet • 1 PM: Drag Story Time with Per Sia, SF Drag Laureate • 1:30 PM: Live Band MaliBü Buckëroo • 2:15 PM: Mascara Drag Show Hosted by MGM Grande • 3 PM: Cliff’s Man Contest Hosted by Sister Roma • 3:45 PM: Juanita MORE! DJ Set • 4:45 PM: Speeches & Closing Remarks • 5 PM GRAND PRIZE Raffle Drawing!!

Original Event Description:
_Cliff’s 90th Anniversary Extravaganza. Iconic Castro hardware store Cliff’s Variety celebrates its 90th year in business on June 6, 2026 having opened in 1936._

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Cliff’s 1936-2026
SCHEDULE
LOCATION: CLIFF’S VARIETY 479 CASTRO ST. SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114
12 PM: Welcome & Opening • 12:15 PM: Family Drag Show Hosted by Donna Sachet • 1 PM: Drag Story Time with Per Sia, SF Drag Laureate • 1:30 PM: Live Band MaliBü Buckëroo • 2:15 PM: Mascara Drag Show Hosted by MGM Grande • 3 PM: Cliff’s Man Contest Hosted by Sister Roma • 3:45 PM: Juanita MORE! DJ Set • 4:45 PM: Speeches & Closing Remarks • 5 PM GRAND PRIZE Raffle Drawing!!
All day Arts and Crafts Table
Also featuring Mistress of Events Kylie Minono, DJ, Dakota Pendent and special guests!!
RAFFLE INFO
TICKETS: 5 for $20 (or $5 each)
Available May 7–June 6 @ CLIFF’S VARIETY: 479 Castro St. San Francisco, CA 94114
PRIZES
THE ULTIMATE CLIFF’S BASKET: $500 Cliff’s Gift Card and an assortment of Cliff’s Swag
NEIGHBORHOOD BASKET: A collection of gift
CLIFF’S MAN CONTEST
Hosted by Sister Roma @ 3 PM
Come early to sign up!
Part fix-it pro, part show person, ALL CAMP!!
You don’t have to be a man to be the Cliff’s Man, you don’t even need to be hu-man.
Bring your tool belt and your fantasy.
Great prizes. Glitter encouraged. Power tools optional.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Raffle tickets: 5 for $20 or $5 each; event admission free.
Categories: *Top Pick*, Community, Fairs & Festivals, Fun & Games, In Person, LGBTQ+
Address: 479 Castro Street, San Francisco CA

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