Out at the Fair comes to the Riverside County Fair for the first time this Saturday. After many successful fairs from Alaska to New Mexico, it’s our turn. I couldn’t be happier than to partner with the group, led by William Zakrajshek. KGAY and Gay Desert Guide are media sponsors and will be there all day Saturday.
According to their website, “OATF® is a community-focused event designed to bring people together and promote a message of acceptance and love. The event is open to everyone, regardless of their background, sexual orientation, or beliefs, making it a safe and welcoming space for all.”
The day will featured “Drag Queen Story Time”, which continues to stir up emotions with a fever pitch about how the LGBTQ+ community is somehow “grooming” young people. Events like Out at the Fair help tamp that down, I hope. One step forward…
This Weekend in #ILoveGayPalmSprings
February 17–19, 2023We’re keeping you updated on the weekend’s Top Events: Modernism Week is here! Plus: 23rd Annual Modernism Show this weekend, Riverside County Fair & Date Festival Out at the Fair, Reforma Grand Opening Weekend, Christopher Kennedy Midcentury Home Tours, ‘My Fair Lady,’ ‘The Mousetrap,’ ‘Gently Down the Stream,’ ‘South Pacific,’ Palm Springs Lesbian Foray, Mid-Mod Show & Tiki Party, Woven Together Art Exhibit Opening…and more!
The annual 11-day festival is underway, running February 16–26, featuring more than 350 events including the Palm Springs Modernism Show this Friday–Monday, February 17–20, tours of iconic homes in more than 24 neighborhoods, Signature Home Tours, architectural walking, biking and double-decker bus tours, tours of the historic Annenberg Estate at Sunnylands, a classic car show, a vintage trailer show, a golf tournament, garden tours, nightly parties, and a special series of compelling and informative talks. Get tickets.
Out at the Fair®
The Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival takes place from Friday, February 17–Sunday, February 26, at the Riverside County Fairgrounds in Indio [Get tickets]. On Saturday, February 18, Out at the Fair®, the official LGBTQ+ family-friendly festival of the fair industry, comes to the Pageant Stage for a full day of entertainment. KGAY’s John Taylor will be there broadcasting LIVE from 11 am–1 pm. There will be Drag Bingo, live performances all day, the National Date pageant, a glam show and OUT AT AFTER DARK all ages dance party! Get tickets
Reforma Grand Opening Weekend
Reforma is Palm Springs’ newest bar, restaurant & night club, open daily 3 pm–12 am (2 am on Friday & Saturday), and this weekend they kick it off with the Gasolina Reggaeton Party on Friday, February 17 at 9 pm. Then on Saturday, February 18 it’s the Madonna Drag Brunch and Wig Party at 11 am and 2 pm. The Grand Opening Party on Saturday night, February 18 at 9 pm features sets by Todd Terry, Freak On & Lee Dagger. More info
We have a featured Hot Deal for savings at Destination PSP this week. Plus we have deals at V Wine Lounge, The Purple Room, Il Giardino, Grand Central, Hunters Nightclub, Giuseppe’s Pizzeria, Monster Shakes, Desert Mischief, Jolene’s, Rick’s, Lulu California Bistro, AMP Sports Lounge, Trevor Wayne Pop Art and more!
The Spring 2023 edition of our Gay Desert Guide Visitor Map & Guide (great for locals too!) is hot off the presses and distributed about town for your perusal! We help you find everything you need to know while visiting or living in the Coachella Valley, featuring the top places for Food & Drink, Nightlife, Shopping, Attraction, Gay Resorts with passes, Dispensaries and other services. You can also view it online, and download the PDF [here].
Welcome New Partner This Week
Introducing Reforma, offering Latin American cuisine with inspiration from Argentina, Peru, Colombia, Mexico and beyond. This weekend, come for the Grand Opening Party on Saturday night with DJ sets by Todd Terry, Freak On, and Lee Dagger! Join them every day for dinner or their unique 3-2-1 Happy Hour: $3 off any liquor, $2 off all craft cocktails and wines, $1 off beers. Open daily from 3 pm–midnight. Learn more
On the Air at KGAY 106.5
KGAY 106.5 has your tickets to Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man. This humorous, highly theatrical audience interactive sex tip seminar is playing Fridays and Saturdays at Margaritaville Resort from February 24–March 18. Win a pair of tickets to the Saturday night show PLUS an overnight stay at Margaritaville! John Taylor will draw a winner on the KGAY Morning Show every Friday morning for the following performances: Feb 24, Mar 4, 11 & 18. Enter to win on the KGAY 106.5 Contest Page
Modernism Week
Out at the Fair®
Reforma Grand Opening Weekend
