The third annual Queer Culture Weekend kicks off Friday, Aug. 23 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 25, with a range of activities planned for all three days.

On Friday night, the festivities start at 8 p.m. with the Wayward Distillation House Candyland Cocktail Party, presented by Victor Anasimiv, Dominion Lending. It will feature signature cocktails, cool beats and light fare. The event is 19+, and tickets are $10.

Events get underway on Saturday with the Drag Race at Simms Park starting at noon. This is a free, all-ages event, with competitors vying for prizes, bragging rights and the title of Queer Culture Queen 2019. Match Eatery will be serving up barbecue by donation.

At 2 p.m. is the Fruit Float. Shuttle from Simms Park to the hatchery where participants can bring their floating devices and cruise down the beautiful Puntledge River.

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Saturday night means D脡J脌 VU at the Avalanche Bar. Doors open at 9 p.m., with DJ Em Ash providing tunes to midnight. At 10 p.m., there will be a drag show at starring Vancouver鈥檚 best drag star Carlotta Gurl. Then from midnight to 2 a.m., Queer Culture presents JPOD, the beat chef (Fractal Forest, Shambala, BASS COAST). Tickets are $25.

Finally, on Sunday morning, the White Party Brunch, brought to you by Cloutier Matthews CPA, takes place at 40 Knots Vineyard starting at 11 a.m., through till 2 p.m. Dress in white and enjoy brunch catered by Tria Fine Catering.

The event features Hot Shayner, The Newlywed Game, Queer Trivia and Croquette, hosted by Carlotta Gurl. Tickets are $60.

For tickets search for Queer Culture or Parnell Productions at and proceeds will support the Langley Parnell Bursary.