Our 2026 event, held July 17-19 at the historic Cherry Grove Theater was a great success in raising vital funding for the Archives, but also in sharing valuable queer stories and important history.
A fabulous VIP Kickoff Party began the weekend on a high note- literally…with delicious food and cool drinks accompanied by dazzling performances from community queens Davida Jones and Violet Tides.
A marathon of four screenings featured 18 LGBTQIA+ films, with guest directors and featured subjects…the CGACFF 2026 brought together intergenerational crowds that felt the joy of a collective queer experience, reveling in each of the films as an audience that understands the efforts and impact of these productions.
We are happy to announce the festival award winners:
Best Feature- INSIDE THE OASIS
Best Short- BIG BASS
Favorite Fiction- OKAY?
Thank you to everyone who came out to support this year’s event and those who streamed from home. Sharing these queer stories was an honor for the Cherry Grove Archives Collection and we can't wait to do it all again soon 🙂
