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, founder and producer Mariah Hanson has sold The Dinah to longtime Dinah Operations Manager Bella Barkow and veteran Dinah emcee Rose Garcia, ensuring that the event remains independently owned and led by members of the LGBTQ+ community.