pride in the desert 2026 schedule
ATTENDEE OFFERINGS
Handpoke tattoos by Ariane
Scheduling: DM or stop by vintage trailer with sunset-colored stripes
Handpoke tattoos by Abi
Scheduling: Stop by tan bus with neon pink tattoo sign in Center Camp to sign up
Handpoke tattoos by Rebi
Scheduling: DM or text 667-225-1250 to schedule
Tattoos by Anne Ephiphany
Scheduling: DM or stop by bus (black skoolie with tattoo flag)
Les Bean Coffee | 8-10am daily
Kristin and Kerolly are offering a limited menu of coffee drinks to raise funds for their gay wedding! Additionally, they are selling Palestinian coffee (black coffee with cardamom) and 100% of the proceeds from that item will go to humanitarian efforts in Palestine.
Bloom & Brew Coffee & Tea | Friday-Monday 10-1
Scheduling: 907-244-1263
Private & couples sound healing sessions (30 or 60 minutes) with Gary
Scheduling: DM
Retakes: School Portraits by Aly
If you didn’t get to dress or present as your true self during school photos, this is your chance for a retake! Get your school portrait taken as your true, authentic self!
Scheduling: 916-410-5638
Tarot Readings & Tea Herbalism Consultations with Leigh
Scheduling: DM
Tarot Readings ($35) with The Tarot Mindset
Scheduling: DM
Tarot Readings ($60/sliding scale) with Amelia Doll
Scheduling: DM
MERCH & RAFFLE HOURS
Buy merch, buy raffle tickets, and enter your raffle tickets during these times!
Friday 9:30am-12pm
Saturday 12-2:30pm
Sunday 1:30-2:30pm/4:30-5:30pm
THURSDAY, JANUARY 8
9am-5pm–Check-in
5pm–Opening Announcements & Consent Talk with Sarah Swofford–Center Camp: We are asking everyone to please make your best effort to attend this talk! Sarah is going to share important information and guidelines on how we can all create a safe, affirming, supportive community.
6-8pm–Cheers Queers Social Hour–Center Camp: Bring a non-alcoholic or alcoholic drink and connect with each other!
6-8pm–Zine Making & other crafts hosted by Queer Nomad Collective–Center Camp
8-10pm–Karaoke Hosted by Isaac–Center Camp
10pm-10am–Quiet Hours: Please do not run generators during this time, unless for an emergency
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9
Please keep quiet hours until 10am (including no generators)
8-9am–Coming Home to the Heart: Yoga Nidra & sound healing with Gary–Center Camp: A quiet, heart chakra-centered morning practice to slow down, settle the nervous system, and begin the day with ease. We’ll start with guided Yoga Nidra, followed by sound healing to support deep rest, gentle self-connection, and a simple sense of care toward yourself. Everyone is welcome. No experience needed.
9am-12pm–Check-in
9-10am–Yoga with Alauna–Center Camp
10-11:30am–DiversiTEA BIPOC gathering hosted by Rocky–Rainbow Corner: This gathering is for BIPOC community members only.
11:30am-1pm–Transgender Meetup hosted by Alice–Rainbow Corner: This gathering is for trans community members only.
1-2pm–Leave No Trace talk hosted by Good Trip Adventures–Center Camp
2-3pm–Sober meetup–Rainbow Corner
2-3pm–Comedy workshop with Tamale Rocks–Center Camp: Now’s your chance to try standup comedy! Bring a paper and pen and learn how to write a tight 5 in a supportive environment!
3-4pm–Queer Elders Meetup–Rainbow Corner
4:30-5:30pm–Asexual (Ace) Spectrum Talk with Abi–Center Camp: Open to everyone! Even if you’re not on the ace spectrum, please come learn!
6-8pm–Open Mic hosted by John-Allison Weiss–Center Camp: Share your talent with the Vanlife Pride community! Please limit your performance to 4 minutes.
8-11:30pm–DJ Dance Party with OBDKOB & Mella Tarantella–Center Camp
11:30pm-10am–Quiet Hours: Please do not run generators during this time, unless for an emergency
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10
Please keep quiet hours until 10am (including no generators)
9-10am–Yoga with Emily–Center Camp
10-11am–Mechanical Meetup–Rainbow Corner: If you have skills in electrical, solar, carpentry, mechanics, etc., come share your knowledge! If you have a question or problem with your rig, come get some help!
11am-12pm–Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM) Talk with Lindra–Center Camp
12-12:45pm–Author reading of The Place a Tree Should Be by Travis Wild–Center Camp: A great activity for kids and those wanting to connect with their inner child.
12:45-2:15pm–Maker’s Market–Center Camp: Come sell your wares or services! Please bring a table if you have one.
1-2pm–Nice to Meet Cha! pop-up podcast with comedian Tamale Rocks–Rainbow Corner: Get to know your neighbors through their playful interviews or sign up to be interviewed!
2:30-3:30pm–Lavender Language & the Art of Talkin’ Drrrrty with Sex Educator Sarah Swofford–Center Camp
3:30pm–Please start bringing your tables to Center Camp so we can get organized for the potluck!
4:30-5:30pm–Community Potluck–Center Camp
5:30-6:15pm–SunSET with Soul Dive–Center Camp
6:15-7:15pm–Quiet Campfire–Center Camp: This is a music-free time to socialize without extra stimulation.
7:15-8pm–DJ Set with Isaac–Center Camp
8-9pm–Burlesque/Pole/Aerial/Fire performers–Center Camp: Anyone is welcome to perform! Please join the Fire/Pole/Burlesque WhatsApp!
9pm-12:30am–Dance Party with DJ AriAtari–Center Camp
12:30am-10am–Quiet Hours: Please do not run generators during this time, unless for an emergency
SUNDAY, JANUARY 11
Please keep quiet hours until 10am (including no generators)
9-10am–Yoga with Dallas–Center Camp
10am-11am–Safety on the Road with Lindra–Center Camp: Most safety talks focus on self-defense and weapons; this is a different approach about finding safety and confidence within yourself and de-escalating situations to avoid violence.
11am-12pm–Alaska Panel–Center Camp: An informational discussion about traveling to AK and the state’s first van gathering, Vanstock.
12:15-1:30pm–Baja Panel–Center Camp: An informational discussion about traveling to Baja, plus a Q&A.
1:30-2:30pm–Spanish 101 with Keoni–Center Camp
1:30 until sold out–Ramen by Chef Nikki $14–Center Camp
2:30-3:30pm–Roll & Restore myofascial release movement with Phoenix–Center Camp
2:30-3:30pm–Nice to Meet Cha! pop-up podcast with comedian Tamale Rocks–Rainbow Corner: Get to know your neighbors through their playful interviews or sign up to be interviewed!
3:30-4:30pm–DisabiliTEA gathering hosted by Sarah–Rainbow Corner: Come meet with other disabled folks and share how VLP can improve accessibility.
5:30-6pm–Comedy Workshop performers hosted by Tamale Rocks–Center Camp
6pm–Raffle winners announced–Center Camp
6:30pm–Open Mic Part 2–Center Camp
10pm-8am–Quiet Hours: Please do not run generators during this time, unless for an emergency
MONDAY, JANUARY 12
10am–QUEEN UP Party–Center Camp: Come clean up and dance! Wear your wigs, crowns, tutus, and other reGAYlia! We’ll have gloves and trash bags available at Center Camp and play gay dance tunes!
PLEASE KEEP PETS LEASHED UNTIL TUESDAY, JANUARY 13. There are a lot of people still around/departing on Monday and we want to continue the safe atmosphere.