The Dinah Stays in Queer Hands as a New Chapter Begins

The Dinah the world’s most iconic and longest-running music festival and party for queer women has been sold to longtime Dinah insiders Bella Barkow and Rose Garcia, ensuring the legendary Palm Springs institution remains independently owned, community-led, and deeply rooted in LGBTQ+ culture. At a moment when so many queer spaces and businesses are being […]

The End of an Era: The Dinah Shore Ends After 34 Years of Queer Joy

queer person with their chest taped jumping into a pool at the Dinah. Photo by Jamie Thrower

UPDATE: After the release of this article, The Dinah team reached out to clarify that while this will be the final event produced by founder Mariah Hanson, she is currently in talks with potential successors to carry on the legacy, magic, and spirit of The Dinah. For 34 years, it has been more than just […]