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Trident board members Larry and AJ with a volunteer. Photo by Vern Hester -
Cupcakes fashioned by Chef Toddy for Titans of the Midwest. -
The Reigning Empress Indy Wulfe and Duncan Stewart representing the Imperial Court of Chicago at The Trident Cupcake Wars. Photo by Vern Hester -
The trophies at The Trident Cupcake Wars. Photo by Vern Hester -
Berry presenting Pet Patrol's entry. Photo by Vern Hester -
Friends enjoying the Trident Cupcake Wars. Photo by Vern Hester -
Trident board member Swen, left with friend enjoying the Trident Cupcake Wars. Photo by Vern Hester -
Audience members comparing the offerings. Photo by Vern Hester -
The audience tasting the entries. Photo by Vern Hester -
Friends enjoying he Trident Cupcake Wars. Photo by Vern Hester -
Audience members sample the wares at the Trident Cupcake Wars. Photo by Vern Hester -
The entry from Full Kit Gear. Photo by Vern Hester -
Custom cupcakes presented by Ghost Rider of Onyx. Photo by Vern Hester -
Emaly of the Illinois Gay Rodeo Association presents at the Trident Cupcake Wars. Photo by Vern Hester -
The Trident Board of Directors. Front row AJ and JC. Back row Nora, Swen, MJ and Larry. Photo by Vern Hester -
Titans of the Midwest's entry is presented by Chef Toddy. Photo by Vern Hester -
Broadway Youth Center Director Antonio Elizondo receives a check from Trident Board member Swen. Photo by Vern Hester -
Berry of Pet Patrol takes the Fan Favorite Prize with Trident Board Member Nora. Photo by Vern Hester -
Master Baker Brad of 64TEN with Trident board member Nora. Photo by Vern Hester -
Trident Board Members JC, Swen and MJ. Photo by Vern Hester -
Buying a scorecard for a good cause. Photo by Vern Hester -
The entry from Leather64TEN. Photo by Vern Hester -
Brad and Michael present the entry from Leather64TEN with extras. Photo by Vern Hester -
Ted and Scott present for Full Kit Gear. Photo by Vern Hester
The event, which is usually held at local gay bars, took place for the first time at the museum with proceeds going to Howard Brown Health's Broadway Youth Center. Eight LGBTQ+ bars, businesses and clubs were represented as audience members enjoyed samples and chose their favorites, then participated in an auction to raise money. Prizes were given for 'Fan Favorite' with chosen judges awarding a trophy for 'Master Baker.'
As is the tradition, audience members were encouraged to buy $5 tasting cards to participate in judging the entries. The winners included Brad from 64TEN as 'Master Baker' and Berry taking first place in the 'Fan Favorite' for Pet Patrol. Second Place went to The Imperial Court of Chicago's Reigning Empress Alexi Indy Wulfe, with Emaly for the Illinois Gay Rodeo Association taking third place for 'Fan Favorite.' Other businesses who participated included Onyx, Titans of the Midwest, The Illinois Bear Contest, and Full Kit Gear. In all, over $2000 was raised for homeless and at risk LGBTQ+ youth.
Trident International Windy City is a pansexual club which has just celebrated it's thirtieth anniversary. For more information on Trident International Windy City, visit the group's Facebook page.