[PHOTOS] Greek gods, grapes, and good times at Gay Wine Weekend 2025

Gay Wine Weekend featured no shortage of Dionysus lookalikes, nor glasses consumed.

Mark Mark
Jul 31, 2025 - 20:00
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[PHOTOS] Greek gods, grapes, and good times at Gay Wine Weekend 2025

Gay Wine Weekend, July 18 to 20, draws hundreds of visitors from across the United States for a packed weekend of queer festivities in scenic Sonoma Wine Country.

Wine aficionados alike gather to explore the luxurious destination with winemaker dinners, vineyard tours, VIP experiences, and, of course, the signature Twilight T-Dance, which was hosted by La Crema Winery this year.

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It’s a nonstop agenda for those looking to imbibe, with a welcome reception on Friday and dinners at restaurants and vineyards across the region, where guests are treated to food pairings, wine tastings, and one-on-one experiences with respective winemakers.

On Saturday, the day is filled with morning winery tours, daytime activities, and the T-Dance, while Sunday caps off the weekend with a drag brunch (hosted this year by RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Scarlet Envy and local queens) and a pool party.

There was no shortage of Dionysus lookalikes — the Greek god of wine — or glasses consumed, and thankfully, you can already make reservations for next year’s Gay Wine Weekend from July 17 to 19.

But for now, enjoy some of our favorite snaps from three days of gay in wine country.

A shirtless man dressed like Dionysus poses in front of a GWW lit up sign.
The Gay Wine Weekend welcome reception, featuring string lights around a scenic vineyard.
A young man lounges on a pool floatie at the Gay Wine Weekend pool party.
A group of five men pose in black and white ensembles at Gay Wine Weekend.
A drag queen performs for guests at an outdoor drag brunch at Gay Wine Weekend.
A group of attendees pose together with wine glasses outdoors at Gay Wine Weekend.
Two men embrace outdoors at Gay Wine Weekend, holding wine glasses.
A man toasts a shirtless man dressed like Dionysus at Gay Wine Weekend.
Scarlet Envy (out of drag) poses with friends at Gay Wine Weekend.
Scarlet Envy (in drag) poses in a pink outfit alongside a shrub at Gay Wine Weekend.
A group of ladies hold up their glasses for a toast at Gay Wine Weekend.
Two men smile and hold up their wine at an outdoor event at Gay Wine Weekend.
La Crema Winery sits with their booth at Gay Wine Weekend.
A man drinks from a giant La Crema wine bottle decoration at Gay Wine Weekend.

Photos courtesy of GED Magazine

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