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Sonoma County Gay Wine Weekend Is A Month Away!

June 17, 2023• by

It’s a very popular tradition for LGBTQ+ winos (you know who you are…) It’s the annual OUT IN THE VINEYARD Gay Wine Weekend but this year it’s a bit different as they move events to the Russian River Valley and Healdsburg wine region of Sonoma County, the heart of the area’s LGBTQ+ community. All new venues, wineries, restaurants and events will be featured for 2023. AND, Face to Face, Sonoma County HIV/AIDS Network is this year’s charity beneficiary.

It’s happening the weekend of July 14th-16th with fun events happening all three days including:

OPENING VIP RECEPTIONFRIDAY, JULY 14 VINTNER’S RESORT EVENT CENTER 3PM-6PM
SPONSORED BY RUSSIAN RIVER WINE GROWERS ASSOCIATION
ARE YOU READY FOR THE GAYEST WEEKEND IN SONOMA WINE COUNTRY
featuring the Signature Event
The Twilight T-Dance
Saturday, July 15th
La Crema Winery Estate, Richard’s Grove
6:30pm-10:00pm 6:30pm-10:00pm

THIS IS THE NOT-TO MISS EVENT OF GAY WINE WEEKEND!
We are getting excited for this year’s weekend of events and can’t wait to share Sonoma Wine Country with you. Imagine dancing under the setting sun as the moon rises above the vineyards and grounds of the stunning La Crema Winery Estate located in the Russian River Valley Wine Region. This year we have a few new additions to our Twilight T- Dance with live performances and more.

The legendary Debby Holiday joins us to shake down the vineyards with her powerhouse vocals. We can’t wait to have you experience her magic. We are excited to introduce you to a new up-and-coming performer Jamie Hannah, coming to Sonoma from London where he was discovered by Boy George! Wait until you hear his four octave range.

It’s going to be an evening to remember for years to come. Experience a magical evening in Sonoma Wine Country.

Shuttles will depart from the Vintner’s Resort for VIP Reception starting at 4:45pm and for General Admission starting at 6:15pm and will return at 10pm. There is parking on site at La Crema. As always, drink responsibly.
Just arriving in town for the weekend? Join us at the Opening Wine & Biz Expo at the host hotel, the Vintner’s Resort. A great introduction to Sonoma with over 15+ wineries from the Russian River Valley Wine Region pouring along with delectable bites from the hotel. DJ Matt will be spinning the tunes for you.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY EVENING AFTER PARTIES
GAY POP-UP BAR
FRIDAY, JULY 14
LITTLE SAINT
9:30PM PM-ON
HEALDSBURG MEET & GREET
First night in town! Get to meet & greet attendees and locals at our Gay Pop-Up Bar at Little Saints, Healdsburg’s newest chic spot to hang.
DJ/No Host Bar
LITTLE SAINT
25 NORTH STREET		APRES T-DANCE PARTY
SATURDAY, JULY 15
LO & BEHOLD
10:00PM-ON
HEALDSBURG
LET THE PARTY CONTINUE
The Twilight T-Dance may come to an end but that doesn’t mean the party stops.Join us at Healdsburg’s hottest new bar, Lo & Behold and let the fun continue.
DJ/ No Host Bar
LO & BEHOLD
214 HEALDSBURG AVENUE

GAY WINE WEEKEND DETAILS

About the Author:

As the Editorial Director/Co-Owner, Michael Strangeways writes, edits and does about a million other jobs for Seattle Gay Scene, Puget Sound's most visited LGBTQ news, arts and entertainment website now celebrating its 14th year as a media outlet. A semi-proud Midwesterner by birth, he's lived in Seattle since 2000. He's also a film producer who would like you to check out the Jinkx Monsoon documentary, "Drag Becomes Him" now available on Amazon.com. In his spare time, he gets slightly obsessive about his love for old movies, challenging theater, "otters", vodka, chocolate, "I,Claudius", Lizzie Borden, real books made out of paper, disaster films, show tunes, Weimar era Germany, flea markets, pop surrealistic art, the sex lives of Hollywood actors both living and dead, kitties, chicken fried steak, haute couture and David Bowie. But, not necessarily in that order.

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