Gay Wine Weekend Will Safely Return for Summer 2022

The popular Northern California event called Gay Wine Weekend is making a safe return. This year they are featuring the Twilight T-Dance, a weekend of wine and celebration, benefiting Face to Face, Sonoma County HIV/AIDS Network.

Gay Wine Weekend will take place on July 15 through July 17, 2022, in the beautiful Sonoma Valley.

“After a two-year absence due to Covid, we are thrilled to be back with a full weekend of Food, Wine, and Wine Country.” Says Out In The Vineyard owner, Gary Saperstein. “We will be following all guidelines that are in place at the time of the event. We are fortunate that the weekend takes place in the summer months when most events will be at outside venues.”

Chateau St. Jean Winery once again will host the Twilight T-Dance, the signature event of the three-day weekend. Featuring a selection of their wines in one of the most stunning Wine Country settings.

Gay Wine Weekend includes three full days of LGBT events in Northern California’s magnificent Sonoma and Napa Valleys - home to some of the world’s most prestigious wine & wineries. Celebrate with world-class wine and culinary delights, VIP receptions, wine tasting excursions, a Drag Queen brunch and wine auction, the Twilight T- Dance at California’s iconic Chateau St. Jean Winery, and a Pool Soiree along with After Parties to celebrate community.

VIP All Access Party Passes and Individual Tickets are now on sale.

For full details and ticket information click HERE.

Photos courtesy of Out in the Vineyard

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