SarahFest

A full day celebrating our friends and giving them their flowers! This femme-forward DIY music and arts festival had a sweet debut in 2024, and this year’s event is shaping up to be even more exciting - with vendors, yoga, hands-on workshops, a size-inclusive clothing swap, and a lineup full of some of the most exciting femme-led artists in the region. SarahFest was created by Becky Oràtola in 2024 as a way to honor and celebrate her friend, Sarah, and all the sweet Sarahs (and pals) in our lives. We are excited to celebrate our friends that feel like family, celebrate women and femmes in our communities, and celebrate our bodies, our art and our collective medicine.

PERFORMANCES BY

SUNSTONEY

Sunstoney is an Ethiopian-American singer-songwriter and producer celebrated for her dreamy indie-pop sound. Originally from northern Virginia, she relocated to Denver in 2023, quickly immersing herself in the local music scene. In April 2024, Sunstoney released her EP, The Mirror Is Calling, a collection of five tracks that delve into themes of self-acceptance and friendship. The EP showcases her expressive songwriting and commitment to radical self-love. The title track has garnered significant attention, recently surpassing 100,000 streams. Recognizing her impact on the local music scene, Westword listed Sunstoney among the best indie acts to see in Denver. In January 2025, Colorado Public Radio's Indie 102.3 included Sunstoney in their "Best of Local 303" list for 2024. Sunstoney continues to engage audiences with her authentic artistry and dedication to uplifting others through her music.

MACHETÈ MOUTH

Machetè Mouth is a genre bending nebula and ever growing powerhouse. Denver based mostly duo sometimes solo amalgamation of Black sound and deep lyric. Machete Mouth creates space for sacred rage, hope, anger, joy, reflection, and dream scape. We are honored to bring our sounds to Sarah Fest !!

SOY CELESTÉ

Soy Celesté is a Latin Feminist Punk band from Denver, CO. Her emotionally charged sound melds Latin Folk and Riot Grrrl punk rock through creative imagery to ignite social change. In August 2024, Soy Celesté released her debut album titled “Feminista Manifestó” which is a 15-track album of original works and intentionally selected covers that captures more layers to Celesté’ Martinez, the project creator, personal story, identity, and intersectional feminist politics. Denver Westword’s Best of 2025 named Feminista Manifestó as: “Best Bilingual Badass Feminist Punk Album” Most recently Soy Celesté was featured in “Riot Grrrl: Denver’s Punk Rebllion” Documentary alongside Cheap Perfume and Catatonic Lydia, and how her music carries on the living legacy of the Riot Grrrl movement.

BELLHOSS

Bellhoss is the indie project of Denver-based musician Becky Otárola, blending introspective lyrics with DIY punk energy. With accolades like Best Music Video at Santorini Film Festival and recognition as one of Denver’s best indie bands, Bellhoss continues to captivate with heartfelt songs and dynamic performances.

FAIR ELLE

From Denver, Colorado, Connie Hong has set herself apart as a singer and songwriter through her vocal agility in combination with story-driven and heartfelt lyrics, set against a minimalist instrumental background.  

In Fair Elle, Hong utilizes her voice truly as an instrument of its own right, creating ethereal imagery in vocal harmonies and melody lines, in a similar vein to artists such as Kimbra, Regina Spektor, and Rachel Yamagata.  

DJ SETS BY

MISS FLOWERS

Miss Flowers is a well-known Denver-based DJ, known for her high-energy house and disco sets. She attracts diverse crowds with her technical skill and passion for community, fun, and inclusion. She has opened for established music producers including Aluna, LF System, DJ Holographic, and Ardalan and she’s inspired by her family of music lovers, including her uncle David Flowers, who spins regularly in Brooklyn. Her favorite part about DJing is watching people create communities while they truly let loose on the dance floor. Miss Flowers embraces a young-at-heart approach to her craft and has always been motivated by the story of how her parents met: in a New York club playing house music.

CELXSTIAL

My name is Cassandra Hernandez and I go by my DJ name celxstial. Soy Mexicana-Salvadoreña born and raised in Denver, CO. Music has always been my fantasy, daydream, and my fabric. My diverse collection of music is my archive and the inspiration to many of my mixes. Its cultures, history, expression, and freedom. We all deserve sacred spaces to share and create movement. I dream to curate these moments for many people. 

Tattoo pop up by Morgynne D'Sulueti Tora

Tarot by Ashley Sutton-Daniels

Yoga Flow by Bruce Trujillo

Vendors and food truck announcement coming soon!