BRB: Getting ready for
VOLUME II MARCH 2026
East bay, CALIFORNIA
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Sponsored by Pabst Blue Ribbon
Hey Dolls! Line up announcement on Oct 1st!
Hey Dolls! Line up announcement on Oct 1st!
Smash the Patriarchy, Amplify feminine power
Doll Fest is a celebration of the feminine energy, friendship, and gathering together of a community in support of one another. We recognize that femme-dom is a powerhouse feeling, emotion, and revolution in action. Following the footsteps of previous incarnations of feminine fests such as Lilith Fair and She Shreds, Doll Fest aims to be the next femme music and arts festival showcasing two full days of all femme-fronted bands and artists, including pioneering bands that brought the Riot Grrl movement to life and active bands today that are paving the legacy of grrl power.
We are still battling for true equality against the archaic non-values of patriarchy, still fighting for the power over our own bodies, and still proving our worth as voices to be heard. Doll Fest intends to bring together like-minded folx who embody the true spirit of Doll Fest - through empowerment, resilience, and nurturing of communities. We are anti-homophobia, anti-transphobia, anti-racist, anti-police violence and strictly anti-fascist. Let’s rise up the dolls every March!
2025 affiliates & sponsors
& supporters
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Pabst Blue Ribbon
Punk rock’s favorite beer!
You’re over 21? You look like you need a Pabst.
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Sell The Heart records
Sell The Heart Records has been curating and releasing albums from a diverse array of artists since 2010. They believe in putting the music first here, opting to not specialize in any specific genre, but allowing for a variety of artists to work with. From punk to ska to post-punk to post-rock, they have a little something for everyone.
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Allied Arts
Allied Arts Foundation supports all forms of healthy artistic endeavors and strives to foster a welcoming and inclusive artistic community.
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Punk Rock Saves Lives
Punk Rock Saves Lives (PRSL) focuses on the lives of the communities in which we live, serve, and play. Using the power of music, PRSL strives to produce positive outcomes at shows, festivals, and events.
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Cellofame Records
Woman owned DIY Record Label based in Oakland, CA who releases limited edition vinyls. Cellofame nad Doll Fest are partnering for the limited release vinyl comp of all of the bands.
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Girl Mobb
Girl Mobb is a local East Bay tattoo artist named Nina known for her femme powered artistry and good she does in the community for her arts camp Graffiti Camp for Girls. And her famed design is now our beloved logo!
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ABURAYA
Local Oakland punk rock/ rock & roll influenced restaurant specializing in Japanese fried chicken, aka kara-age and izakaya plates also specializing in DELICIOUS vegan, gluten-free, and vegetarian options.
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Boichik Bagels
Berkeley-based, local legend, women-owned, premium organic bagel factory and chain bakery.
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ARC Group
Bay Area based Entertainment Law Firm helping creative, talented and entrepreneurial clients protect and grow their ideas and business.
Member of the Recording Academy (Grammy® Award)
Legal Chair of the Northern California Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (Emmy® Award)
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Calling All Crows
East Coast based organization that helps to mobilize music fans and artists to fuel feminist movements at music festivals and shows around the country.
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Machu Picchu Energy Drinks
Feed Good. Do good.
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Fox Tale Fermentation Project
Fox Tale Fermentation Project is a Nano Brewery & Fermentation Cafe based in the Heart of Downtown San Jose. We produce highly specialty small batch craft beer as well as non-alcholic Mock Tales (mocktails) & Kombucha. We source all ingredients from sustainable and local farms and work closely with those in our community to create a fun, safe and welcoming environment.
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ADHD East Bay
Founded by Kim Thompson (ex-punk musician), East Bay ADHD provides neurodiverse-affirming assessments for differences like Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and Learning Disorders. She conducts thorough neuropsychological assessments and writes comprehensive reports that can be used for interventions and/or workplace or educational accommodations. She works with people aged 7+.
ADHD East Bay and Doll Fest are partnering to provide an Overstimulation table for those that need to take a break!
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Gush
Drink before alcohol. Thank yourself tomorrow.
This rare pear juice has been used in Korea for centuries to banish post-drinking woes. Now it's available here in the US. Cheers!
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Econo Press
FOR THE PUNKS... BY THE PUNKS! NO JOB IS TOO SMALL!
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calm strips
The fidget that sticks.
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Sweet Cheetah PR
Sweet Cheetah Publicity is an inclusive, socially conscious PR cohort.
Berkeley, CA
The 2025 Location
CORNERSTONE
Photo by: RockTalk USA
Why Cornerstone?
We chose Cornerstone because we wanted a place that could serve the following for our attendees;
An all ages venue
A place with security to ensure safety
A venue that was able to accommodate for those with disabilities
A venue with a separate restaurant to eat and relax between band sets as well as an outdoor area with some fresh air
And a place that appreciated our mission as to why we are putting this festival on
Join The Waitlist
We will send out when pre-sale tickets are available! Some fun facts to look forward to! And maybe a little secret tidbit to help amp up your excitement!
