Events Guide

he Festival of the Babes (FOB) is a lesbian soccer festival held every Labor Day weekend.

It was founded by a women's soccer team that was compelled to create their own tournament after attending the Gay Games in Vancouver, B.C., and the Seattle Sports Festival. Now entering its 17th year, FOB includes a two-day soccer tournament, Opening Ceremonies, and dance parties each night. Teams come to play from California, Washington, Oregon, Canada, and wherever lesbians play soccer.

The festival registers up to 24 teams that bring approximately 350 players and fans. FOB is a well known and loved community event that brings together players from all over the U.S. and Canada. Large numbers of women from the host city also attend both the tournament itself and the nightly events hosted by FOB. Although primarily lesbian players make up the teams, the tournament is open not only to lesbians, but to anyone who does not mind being mistaken for one.