Trails End 50: Gold Rush
Fifty years of leather, legacy, and love—Trails End 50: Gold Rush marked the KC Pioneers’ Golden Anniversary with a weekend of celebration at the American Inn in North Kansas City. Members, alumni, and guests gathered to honor half a century of queer resilience, community service, and unapologetic pride. Themed around vintage gold rush aesthetics, the event featured gilded gear, historic tributes, and a timeline feature tracing the club’s journey from its 1974 founding to its role today as Kansas City’s oldest LGBTQIA charity. Drag shows, socials, and a formal banquet paid homage to the past while forging new connections for the future. From leather shows to legacy spotlights, Trails End 50 was more than a party—it was a milestone. And like any good rush, it left us richer in community, memory, and purpose.
