by Ian O'Phelan | Feb 25, 2026 | Press Release
The Dinah Enters a Bold New Era After 35 groundbreaking years, The Dinah — the world’s most iconic and longest-running music festival and party for queer women — is stepping into a new chapter. Founder and producer Mariah Hanson has officially sold the legendary Palm...
by Ian O'Phelan | Feb 25, 2026 | Press Release
Barkow & Garcia Take The Dinah Helm After 35 legendary years The Dinah has been sold by founder & producer Mariah Hanson to event producer & longtime Dinah Operations Manager Bella Barkow & seasoned Dinah emcee reality TV star & real estate...
by Ian O'Phelan | Feb 25, 2026 | Press Release
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...
by Ian O'Phelan | Feb 25, 2026 | Press Release
For three and a half decades, The Dinah has drawn thousands of lesbian and queer women to the desert each fall for a weekend of music, community and unapologetic celebration. Now, the iconic Palm Springs festival is entering a new chapter. After 35 years at the helm,...
by Ian O'Phelan | Feb 25, 2026 | Press Release
A New ‘Dream Team’ Takes The Helm At Legendary Queer Women’s Event The Dinah READ MORE
by Ian O'Phelan | Feb 25, 2026 | Press Release
New Dream Team Takes Over The Dinah The Dinah, the iconic queer women’s event in Palm Springs, has new owners. Bella Barkow and Rose Garcia, longtime team members, have acquired the festival through BellaRose Productions. The Dinah returns September 30 through October...
