Friday June 12, 2026

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 PRESENTED BY MACROSTIE, MARKHAM, & JORDAN WINERIES

This invite-only event is for Media, Equality Wine & Food Fest Vendors, and VIP Guests to mix and mingle. The first hour is hosted with wines courtesy of MACROSTIE WINERY, MARKHAM WINERY, and JORDAN WINERY. Appetizers are hosted by BOOZEHOUNDS PALM SPRINGS. NBC Palm Springs will be broadcasting live from this event.

Discover 100+ wines, along with gourmet food providers serving up small bites, while listening to live entertainment, hearing from wine industry professionals, and all while supporting LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and Women owned and/or produced wines. EQUALITY WINE & FOOD FEST is presented inside the air conditioned atrium of the HYATT PALM SPRINGS.

VIP admission begins one hour before general admission (12PM) and includes: invite to Friday night VIP/Vendor/Media Reception, VIP Gift Bag, EARLY ACCESS to all the sips and bites, and a souvenir program book.

Discover 100+ wines, along with gourmet food providers serving up small bites, while listening to live entertainment, hearing from wine industry professionals, and all while supporting LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and Women owned and/or produced wines. EQUALITY WINE & FOOD FEST is presented inside the air conditioned atrium of the HYATT PALM SPRINGS.

Grand Tasting admission begins at 1PM and includes: access to all the sips and bites, and souvenir program book.