We’ve been working on Honcho Campout 2026 since the moment the 10th edition wrapped, and today we’re proud to announce the return of the Queer Fam Fund (QFF) — now in its eighth year.

QFF remains our north star: an ongoing effort to make Campout reflect the full spectrum of queer life. The program prioritizes Black, Indigenous, and people of color, as well as trans and non-binary fam, working to break down the financial and cultural barriers that too often block access to queer joy. At its core, QFF is about joy, inclusion, and communal care — and about building relationships that extend far beyond the festival gates.

It’s no exaggeration to say QFF has reshaped how Campout moves. From intentional ticketing to vendor collaborations to how we imagine the future, the program continues to push us forward. Last year, alongside QFF leads Kyana Gordon and Jose Guadarrama, we co-created the following guiding vision:

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We imagine an expansive future rooted in deep connection with land, people, and art. Honcho Campout creates possibilities where queer communities can dream. Where we trust the wisdom of our elders and ancestral divas – shaping a queerscape to love ourselves. We write ourselves into this world within a world. We come together to create a space full of beauty, comfort, tenderness, and safety. We will transform our festival to be more non-binary, trans, femme, Black, Asian, Latine, Indigenous, working class, and every intersectional identity along the queer spectrum. Help us redistribute resources as we work towards collective liberation.

At Honcho Campout, we tune into what the future holds while simultaneously reshaping it, one dancefloor at a time.

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What QFF Provides

To date, the Queer Fam Fund has supported nearly 500 recipients, and we’re working to grow that number again in 2026.

Each selected recipient receives:

• 🎟️ Full GA Campout ticket
• 🚿 4Qs facilities fee included
• ✈️ Travel costs covered (flights, bus, or gas)
• 🍽️ Meal plan from Wednesday dinner through Monday breakfast
• ⛺ Camping gear (tent, sleeping bag, pad)

From the moment beneficiaries leave home, we aim to make the journey feel supported and seamless. Through our Buddies Program that was launched in 2023, past recipients are paired with new participants to offer guidance, connection, and care.

None of this happens without community support.

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Apply for QFF 2026

The 2026 QFF application is now live and will accept up to 250 applications, first come, first served. The form will automatically close once the cap is reached, so don’t delay.

👉 Apply at honchocampout.com/qff

Application notes:

• ⏱️ Set aside 30–45 minutes
• 📝 Be honest and be yourself — thoughtful answers help the committee truly understand your story
• 💬 This is our primary way of getting to know you

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Support the Queer Fam Fund

Not applying? Here’s how to help sustain and grow the program:

Direct donations

• 💸 GoFundMe — maximizes what QFF receives
• 🏛️ Fractured Atlas (tax-deductible) — best for larger gifts ($1,000+) or workplace matching

‍Promoter Fundraising Program

Crews and events can contribute a lump sum or portion of door revenue. Interested? Email crew@honchopgh.com.

Larger collaborations

For major fundraising initiatives, contact Kyana and Sonali at fundraising@honchopgh.com.

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Building This Together

In addition to crowdfunding, $15 from every Campout ticket goes directly to QFF. Every share, dollar, and ounce of effort helps move Campout toward the inclusive, expansive gathering it’s meant to be.

Apply. Donate. Spread the word.

Let’s build this together. 🖤💛

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