Mariah Hanson Sells The Dinah After 35 Years, passing festival to Bellarose Productions

The Dinah 2026 Announced as Festival Shifts to New Ownership After 35 Years

Ownership of The Dinah, the long-running music festival and party centered on queer women, is changing hands after 35 years under founder Mariah Hanson.

Hanson has sold the Palm Springs–based event to Bella Barkow, The Dinah’s longtime operations manager, and Rose Garcia, a veteran emcee of the festival and real estate entrepreneur. The pair will operate the event under their newly formed company, BellaRose Productions.