Emmonia Presents The Big Gay Spelling Bee

We don’t just say GAY, we spell it! Join Emmonia in this competition to see who is the best gay speller in Edmonton
Welcome to THE BIG GAY SPELLING BEE hosted by YEG Drag MonSTAR Emmonia!
Are you the best gay speller Edmonton has to offer? Compete in The Big Gay Spelling bee with $300 in cash prizes for the winners. Get the word right, you move on to the next round, get it wrong and you get the CHOP. We go until one speller remains!
You will automitcally be registered into the competition upon purchasing a COMPETITOR ticket.
If you prefer to watch and cheer on your long time or newly made friends of the night please purchase a SPECTATOR ticket – you will have access to the event but will not be particiapting in the competition.

1st place: $150
2nd place: $100
3rd place: $50

Location: Evo (11508 Jasper Ave, Edmonton AB) we are located in the basment of the venue.

Date: February 19 2026
Doors: 6:30pm
Start: 7PM
18 + Event
Event rules:
Competitors will be asked to spell a mix of straight words and gay slang increasing in difficulty each round. If you spell your word correctly you will advance to the next round. If you spell a word wrong you will be elimanted. We continue until one speller reamins. However since this is a gay spelling bee expect lots of twistst, turns, and tomfoolery.
NOTE: The event takes place in the basement and is not wheelchair accessible. We are limited in this space but if there are any accomadations we can make to make this event easier/more comfortable for you please reach out via dm to @itsemmonia on Instagram.

Ticket Link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-big-gay-spelling-bee-tickets-1983649975475

Competitor

CA$17.31
incl. CA$2.31 Fee
Sales end on Mar 19, 2026

Spectator

CA$11.98
incl. CA$1.98 Fee
Sales end on Mar 19, 2026