# Event Details - **Event Name**: Crowned Connections: Meet the SMTX Pride Pageant 2026 Contestants! - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: A playful pageant fundraiser featuring hilarious questions, challenges, and performances from the cast of the 3rd Annual SMTX Pride Pageant!About this EventCrowned ConnectionsWho will win this year’s crown? Better yet, who is going to win your heart?Hosted by the drag scholars of SMTX, Solangel Vergara and Quizabella, join us for the first edition of Crowned Connections, a hilarious, game-show-inspired fundraiser where you will get to know half of the contestants competing to become the next SMTX Pride Royal!Throughout the show, our contestants will answer playful questions, share more about themselves, and take the stage for special performances.Think The Game of Love, but parodied by drag performer, with plenty of laughter, audience interaction, community spirit, and revitalizing entertainment.Supporting Our Contestants and CommunityCrowned Connections is more than an opportunity to meet this year’s contestants; it is also a fundraiser!Funds raised through this event will benefit both the participating contestants and the San Marcos Queer Council. Your support will help contestants prepare for the pageant while also contributing to continued LGBTQIA+ programming, advocacy, and community-building efforts in San Marcos.By purchasing a ticket, attending the event, or making a donation, you are helping us celebrate local queer talent and strengthen the community that makes events like this possible.TicketsPresale Admission: $5Purchase your ticket early and save!Admission at the Door: $10Space may be limited, so advance ticket purchases are encouraged.Donations: Any!Can’t make it but still want to support the cause? You are welcome to make a donation of any amount. Every contribution helps support our contestants and the work of the San Marcos Queer Council.Eight contestants. One crown. Countless connections.We can’t wait to see you there!----------------------------------------The 3rd Annual SMTX Pride Pageant is proudly sponsored by:The PorchThe Learning PearPFLAG SMTXClub Pilates South SMTXAmazing Supporters like you - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-marcos/crowned-connections-meet-the-smtx-pride-pageant-2026-contestants/100001993747170457 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, performances, entertainment, it, health-wellness, pilates - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - door_time: 2026-08-29T18:30:00Z - Duration: 2 hours - Location: The Porch - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 7.18, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: San Marcos - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: The Porch - **lat**: 29.8833046 - **long**: -97.9405702 - **full address**: The Porch, 129 East Hopkins Street, San Marcos, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Crowned Connections: Meet the SMTX Pride Pageant 2026 Contestants! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/234d7cd3032b66ceb854809cd55196d5c41dff9b5794343fce4258bb133cce19-rimg-w1080-h1350-dc380808-gmir.jpg?v=1786204687 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Crowned Connections: Meet the SMTX Pride Pageant 2026 Contestants! being held? - **A:** Crowned Connections: Meet the SMTX Pride Pageant 2026 Contestants! takes place on Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm at The Porch, 129 East Hopkins Street, San Marcos, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Crowned Connections: Meet the SMTX Pride Pageant 2026 Contestants!? - **A:** Crowned Connections: Meet the SMTX Pride Pageant 2026 Contestants! is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Crowned Connections: Meet the SMTX Pride Pageant 2026 Contestants!? - **A:** Crowned Connections: Meet the SMTX Pride Pageant 2026 Contestants! is organized by San Marcos Queer Council. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Crowned Connections: Meet the SMTX Pride Pageant 2026 Contestants! is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in San Marcos, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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