Rainbow Cammo Joins the Rochester Queer Arts Festival as Our Title Sponsor
We’re thrilled to announce Rainbow Cammo as the Title Sponsor of the Rochester Queer Arts Festival! Their support helps us keep the festival free and open to the public on October 11, 2025 at Village Gate Square, and powers the experiences our community loves—two live performance stages, over 125 vendors and artists, the student gallery, interactive workshops, our “No Labels: Fashion Without Gender” runway show, and vital accessibility upgrades like ASL interpretation and sensory-friendly spaces.
Rainbow Cammo recently opened its first storefront right inside Village Gate at 274 N. Goodman St., Suite B128—steps from the festival footprint. The new shop is part boutique, part fragrance lab, where guests can explore the full line, test samples, and even design custom scents for bath, body, and beard care.
Meet the Maker: Malcolm Keim
Rainbow Cammo’s owner, Malcolm Keim, brings a rare mix of craft and science to the brand’s ethos. The company was founded by a queer Marine and clinical scientist who blends chemistry, fragrance, and queer joy into small-batch products made with thoughtfully chosen ingredients for performance and sustainability. That philosophy—handcrafted with intention, no shortcuts—runs through everything Rainbow Cammo makes, from soaps and beard care to candles and skincare.
What Their Sponsorship Makes Possible
As Title Sponsor, Rainbow Cammo is helping us deliver a bigger, more inclusive festival day:
free main-stage programming; professional staging, sound, and lighting; expanded community activations; and guest-experience improvements like accessible viewing areas, sensory-friendly zones, and clear wayfinding across Village Gate. This partnership directly funds artists, makers, and the infrastructure that welcomes thousands of guests to celebrate queer creativity and community.
Festival-Exclusive Products at Rainbow Cammo
To mark the occasion, Malcolm will debut festival-exclusive products created just for the Queer Arts Festival, alongside Rainbow Cammo’s regular lineup. Come discover new scents and limited drops at the storefront during the festival, then keep the celebration going all year long by visiting rainbowcammo.com for restocks and giftable favorites.
Why We’re Proud to Partner
Rainbow Cammo is a queer- and veteran-owned small business rooted in Rochester’s creative scene and now proudly anchored at Village Gate. Their commitment to quality, sustainability, and community uplift mirrors our mission—and their Title Sponsorship ensures this year’s festival is our most welcoming, art-filled, and joy-forward celebration yet.
Learn more and shop: rainbowcammo.com
