Sacramento’s annual drag-brunch gala Mama’s Makin’ Bacon is returning to Sacramento Memorial Auditorium next Sunday as a 21+ fundraiser featuring drag and burlesque performances, brunch and mimosas, plus auctions. Proceeds support year-round services at the Sacramento LGBT Community Center, with organizers highlighting its role in funding local queer programs.
What to expect
As reported by ABC10, the event is staged as a high-energy drag brunch, with drag performances, burlesque numbers and circus-style acts paired with both live and silent auctions. Guests can expect a seated brunch with plated dishes and drink service that runs alongside the show, all structured as part of a fundraising program for the community center.
When and where
Per the Sacramento LGBT Community Center, doors open at 11 a.m., with the show starting at noon next Sunday at Sacramento Memorial Auditorium. VIP check-in opens earlier for those with upgraded tickets. The center lists the venue address as 1515 J Street and notes that the event includes a VIP pre-event mixer and uses a cashless format. Organizers also flag that downtown parking rules have changed and suggest that attendees consider public transit or rideshare options.
Tickets and history
Tickets and sponsorships are available through the center’s fundraising portal, which handles registration and table sales. Last year’s event listed general admission around $185, a price that reflects the gala-style production, auction offerings and full slate of performances. Sacramento365 has highlighted Mama’s Makin’ Bacon in previous years as one of Sacramento’s larger drag fundraising events, returning on a regular basis to the Memorial Auditorium.
Why it matters
“Funds raised at Mama’s Makin’ Bacon directly support year-round programming provided by the Sacramento LGBT Community Center,” organizers state on the event page. For local performers and nonprofit partners, the brunch doubles as a high-profile showcase and a crucial revenue source that helps keep community programming running throughout the year.
