Local Palm Springs Kink Events
COG Weekend
January 29 - February 1, 2026
and/or February 5 -8, 2026
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Held at a clothing optional resort in sunny Cathedral City CA, COG Weekend is a vetted retreat for Gear Folk to come together and play. With daily demos and nightly parties, there’s no shortage of opportunities for the community to bond.​ We don’t take ourselves too seriously, but we are serious about Consent.
and Safety.
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Palm Springs Presents:
International Bear Convergence (IBC)
February 19-23, 2026
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International Bear Convergence (IBC) is the premier winter Bear Event in Palm Springs, welcoming thousands of frisky bears, muscle bears, cubs, chasers, chubs, admirers & their fans to have the time of their lives! The four-day event comes to life with DJs, live
entertainment and thousands of bears from around the globe.
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Desert Bloom
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March 28 and 29, 2026
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Desert Bloom 6 returns to Club 541, with new demos, new music, and an add'l social event on Friday, leading to the open hours of Club 541.
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The Meatup - West
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April 23 - 26, 2026
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Desert Bloom 6 returns to Club 541, with new demos, new music, and an add'l social event on Friday, leading to the open hours of Club 541.
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The Creator of Blatino Oasis Presents:
Sunlit Men of Color Retreat
April 30 - May 3, 2026
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​A unique space for sex positivity, erotic expression, community building, and healing specifically designed for the needs of men of color. The SunLit Men of Color Retreat expands on the Blatino Oasis menu of offerings by including personal growth activities to address the challenges and barriers that gay, bi, men of
color face and will provide opportunities for education, reflection, connection, growth, and empowerment all in a sex positive environment.
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Desert Smoke
June 5-7, 2026
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Desert Smoke is a weekend of fun and opportunity. Dive in as much, or as little, as you like. The vibe here is CHILL!!
A hosted bar, free cigars, free lunches... all for only $75.
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Palm Springs Presents:
WetNhot!
June 12 - 14, 2026
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The world’s wettest and friendliest watersports party. WetNhot is a no-attitude, all-access weekend of outdoor watersports, brotherhood, and pure piggy fun. Hundreds of guys. Endless piss play. Warm nights, free drinks, BBQ, slings, and stars overhead.
​ Dive in. Let go. Pig out.
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Palm Springs Presents:
Tidal Wave Bear Weekend
June 18 - 21, 2026
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Tidal Wave is one of the biggest bear weekends in the USA, held each year in June. Don’t miss your chance to orbit new friendships, make cosmic memories, and party among the stars!
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Palm Springs Presents:
The Dinah
September 30 - October 4, 2026
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The largest annual music festival for lgbtq+ women in Palm Springs, California!​
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It’s official: The Dinah 2026 will be returning to the Hilton Hotel and The Zoso. The full program and entertainment lineup will be announced in June, with more details rolling out in the months ahead.
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Palm Springs Leather Pride
October 29 - November 1, 2026
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On behalf of the Palm Springs leather community of Palm Springs, we excited to welcome you to PS Leather Pride™. As always, we have many diverse events scheduled to make your Palm Springs Leather Pride™ Experience more memorable than ever.
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PRIDE
November 5 - 8, 2026
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Palm Springs Pride is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit community enhancement organization. We serve as a catalyst for celebrating the strength in our diversity; we stand united for the equal rights of all Americans, and we foster Pride in and respect for all LGBTQ communities locally and globally.
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