A little about Us
Rock What You Got is a social enterprise dedicated to promoting gender equality by elevating women’s* voices in business, entertainment, and community.
*Including all BIPOC, non-binary, and transgender women.
The Pay Gap
Comedy & Music Festival
Sep. 26, 2020 | State Fair Grounds
Mary Jo Pehl
comedy
Mary Mack
comedy
Miss Shannan Paul
comedy
Kat Perkins
music
Jearlyn Steele
music
Devon Worley Band
music
Ticket options
Pay Gap Comedy & Music Festival
Full Day Festival
$55 - $69
10am - 6:30pm Enjoy all the comedy & music performances throughout the day + shop with local businesses & artisans in the Festival Marketplace!
Half Day - Comedy
$35 - $45
12pm - 3pm Come for an afternoon comedy variety show + shopping in the Festival Marketplace!
Featuring headliners: Mary Mack, Mary Jo Pehl, and Miss Shannan Paul. Plus 11 other talented comedians!
Half Day - Music
$35 - $45
3:30pm - 6:30pm Swing by in the evening for a mixture of country & soul music + shop in the Festival Marketplace!
Featuring: Kat Perkins, Devon Worley Band, and the Steele Sisters – Jearlyn & Jevetta, accompanied by Billy Steele on the piano!
Marketplace Only
FREE - Suggested Donation
10am - 6pm Shop with local businesses and artisans in the Festival Marketplace!
You Can Tip Our Performers At:
presented by
Rock What You Got
Women's Expo
Known as the Twin Cities Women’s Expo, but feels more like a festival. Notably, this event Includes performances, speakers, and shopping!
Pay Gap Comedy Tour
A comedy series that specifically combats the gender pay gap. As a result, we feature performers. who are underrepresented in comedy.
Leadership Symposium
Elevate your leadership prowess and be inspired! First, come to find support and community. Then, gain tools to accept greater leadership roles. Above all, enjoy this professional development conference.
We're Gonna Talk About It Podcast
Listen to our new podcast! Like the name states, we’re gonna tackle every difficult, taboo, and intriguing topic that impacts our lives. Obviously, nothing is off limits! Hosted by Rock What You Got CEO, Buffie Blesi and 2 Sugars Show co-creator, Carolyn Pool.
Come Rock What You Got
GET INVOLVED
We are constantly seeking partners, local businesses, not to mention volunteers. So, are you passionate about elevating women? Then let’s chat!
Alternately, are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your business? Or do you want to get creative? We love including interactive experiences at our events! So bring your workshop, pop-up shop, or fun ideas. Most of all, help us create an atmosphere that is welcoming and inclusive. Apply to Exhibit today!
Thank you to our
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