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Don’t Moan, Just Wine at Gay Wine Weekend 2026

Wine, drag, more wine, a signature Twilight T-Dance, dinners, pool parties, concerts—did we mention wine? Gay Wine Weekend is back, baby, and after 15 years, this year it’s heading back to where it all started, Sonoma Valley in the heart of Sonoma Wine Country.

Reserve your space for the weekend of July 17-19, 2026, and treat yourself to a weekend of epicurean delights for the LGBTQ+ community. You’ll indulge in world-class tastings at premier wineries, savor fabulous farm-to-table dinners, attend a drag brunch meets wine auction, dance like it’s 1999 at the signature event of the weekend, the Twilight T-Dance, and topping off your final glass and an unforgettable weekend at the closing pool party soirée. Those staying through Sunday night will also see talented singer/spoken word artist Mary Lambert post-pool party.

Whether you’re a seasoned wine connoisseur or simply love a great glass shared in great LGBTQ+ company, you need to be there. At Gay Wine Weekend, your glass is never half empty—it’s always full. And cheers to that!

Vineyards, VIPs & Very Good Times

Sonoma Valley in Sonoma Wine Country is the perfect setting for enjoying some of life’s greatest pleasures, boasting stunning rolling vineyards, charming rural towns, and world-class wineries. A winning weekend requires great accommodation, and Gay Wine Weekend delivers with its host hotel, The Lodge at Healdsburg (Tapestry Collection by Hilton), just steps from the action and surrounded by wine country beauty.

You can find out more about the event by listening in when we shared a glass with Out In The Vineyard’s head wine and good-time connoisseur Gary Saperstein last year on episode four, season three of Queer Travel Chat. You’ll have those palates salivating as he unveils the details of last year’s event.

Curate your Gay Wine Weekend experience exactly to your palate with a range of passes available, from VIP all-access packages that unlock exclusive receptions, tastings, and priority entry to individual event tickets. Book your favored pass now and prepare for an event that serves the perfect pairing: a good time with great company.