Equality Wine & Food Fest

Saturday, June 13, 2026
VIP Grand Tasting: 12:00 PM
Grand Tasting: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Hyatt Palm Springs
285 N Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Free parking available (street, structure, and underground). Valet available for a fee.

Named one of the BEST LGBTQ+ Food, Wine and Spirits Festivals in the U.S. by Wine Enthusiast, the 4th Annual Palm Springs EQUALITY WINE & FOOD FEST returns to the Hyatt Palm Springs, taking over the hotel’s stunning atrium in the heart of downtown. The festival brings together some of the world’s finest vintners, featuring LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and Women owned and/or produced wines from prestigious regions including Sonoma County, Napa Valley, and Amador County.

Festival goers will enjoy over 100 wines, gourmet food samples, live entertainment, a silent auction with trips, experiences, gift baskets and bottles of wine, plus retail and artist pop-up shops.

Live Entertainment
Enjoy sets from DJ Modgirl — voted “Best DJ of the Desert” — with eclectic mixes and infectious energy. The event will also feature surprise guests and on-stage appearances by NBC news anchors Olivia Sandusky and Mark Mester.

Beneficiaries
Proceeds support Human Rights Campaign (HRC), LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert, and Brothers of the Desert.

General Admission includes:

• Entrance to the festival including wine tastes and gourmet food samples
• Retail pop-up shops and silent auction items
• Souvenir Program Book
• Opportunity to meet winemakers, chefs, and industry professionals

VIP Admission includes everything in GA, plus:

• Early entry at 12:00 PM (one hour before GA)
• VIP goodie bag
• Invite to exclusive VIP/Vendor/Media Reception Friday night

Important Notes:

• This is a 21+ event — valid ID required at entry
• No re-entry once you have entered the festival
• No outside food or beverages permitted
• No pets (registered service dogs only)
• Smoking permitted only in designated outdoor areas

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Questions? Contact info@equalitywinefest.com