Treefort celebrates all kinds of art and performance

One big part of Treefort is the expression of the arts but also how they connect to the community

Drag queen Coco Freeo holding a sign up protesting the laws in the Idaho legislature | Connor Anderson | KUOI 89.3

While the music was on the main stage, there were other forts scattered around town. Some of these events were limited to over 21 only but had options for under 21 individual as well. One of these events was the drag queen brunch on the last day of Treefort held by Dragfort.

Drag queen Elle Nouveau performing a lip sync for the crowd gathered in the Alefort lounge | Connor Anderson | KUOI 89.3

During this even drag queens performed for all ages gathered at Treefort. A few drag queens spoke about their experiences while performing drag and their upbringing. The speeches included talking about how the upcoming bills in the Idaho legislature, and the way it harms the drag and queer communities.

Drag king Tucker Wright performing a mashup of “Everybody” by the Backstreet Boys and “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley | Connor Anderson | KUOI 89.3
Drag queen Riley Burrows excited to be on stage at the Dragfort brunch | Connor Anderson | KUOI 89.3
Drag queen Denimm interacting with the crowd at her Dragfort brunch show | Connor Anderson | KUOI 89.3
Drag queen Denimm performing a Shania Twain song to wrap up the brunch | Connor Anderson | KUOI 89.3
Local drag queen Dolce Vida performing for Dragfort brunch | Connor Anderson | KUOI 89.3
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Connor Anderson I am a junior at the University of Idaho currently studying architecture.

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