Join us in sunny Palm Springs to celebrate the hospitality industry and supporting its professionals!! Let everyone know by helping us in spread the word on social media!

We believe in building a platform that focuses on community. Which is why our ultimate goal is to bring all aspects of the industry together on an even playing field, while encouraging participants to engage in a positive and professional matter.

Please note that Desert Escape is open only to members of the service and hospitality industry, and/or a directly affiliated business entity, such as a brand, distributor, consultant or agency that works within the drinks industry.

Following the success of last year we have partnered with the Hotel Zoso as our host venue for this year’s event. Located in the heart of Downtown Palm Springs, this iconic hotel is the perfect place to cool off from the hot desert sun.

11am - 6pm – Registration

^{📍Hotel Zoso}

Come Check In & grab your wristbands designed by Madre Mezcal at the Hotel Zoso Lobby and be ready for the festivities!

_{Sponsored by Madre Mezcal}

11am - 6pm – Lobby Party

^{📍Hotel Zoso}

Join us at the Hotel Zoso Lobby for tastings and cocktails with multiple brands. Featuring - Mommenpop - Underberg - Mijenta Tequila - The Lost Explorer - Saint Benevolence Clarin - Madre Mezcal - Suerte Tequila - Sprilbam - Topo Chico

10am - 3pm – Desert Path Cafe

^{📍Hotel Zoso}

The Pathfinder serves up Coffee & Cocktails from the forest of the PNW to the Desert of the West.

Sunday & Monday Morning @ Hotel Zoso

_{Sponsored by The Pathfinder}

3pm - 6pm – Cherry Pre-Game 

^{📍Palm Springs Bottle Shop inside Mojave Flea}

🍒 Cherry themed pre-game at PSBS featuring Frozen Hemingway Daiquiris, Amaretto pours and free cherry earrings in partnership with our friends at Luxardo. 

_{Sponsored by Luxardo} 

3pm - 6pm – Margarita Power Hour with Midnight Oil

^{📍Kitchen at Hotel Zoso}

Join Midnight Oil (Long Beach) x Cazcabel Tequila for The Margarita Power Hour at The Kitchen at Hotel Zoso.

3 hours of fast paced Margs and Metal!

_{Sponsored by Cazcabel Tequila}

5pm - 8pm – Oasis Jack's & Desert Daiqs - Delicious Drinks for Desert Denizens

^{📍Arrive Palm Springs}

Join Jack Daniel's & Diplomatico Rum for summer drinks and vibes curated by Bryan Bruce of The Overland & Erick Castro of Gilly's House of Cocktails. Special DJ Set by France B

_{Sponsored by Jack Daniel's, Empirical & Diplomatico Rum}

6pm - 8:30pm – Cosmos & Crab Legs

^{📍Lola Rose at Thompson Palm Springs}

Experience the versatility of the Cosmo with a variety of changing base spirits while cracking away a crab legs. RSVP Here!

_{Sponsored by Remy Cointreau} 

6pm - 9pm – Business in the Front, Party in the Back

^{📍Truss & Twine} 

Business in the Front, Party in the Back: Join Sazerac as they bring together 3 Southern California powerhouses — Polite Provisions, Swan Bar, and Truss & Twine — to launch new-to-world Sazerac Rye 100 and Fireball Apple. Mullets optional but encouraged. 

_{Sponsored by Sazerac}

6pm - 9pm – Maker's & Donna's 

^{📍Hotel Zoso Lobby Bar}

Join us at Hotel Zoso for the release of a limited edition Donna’s x Maker’s koozie! Happy Medium (Attention all McClainiacs) will be behind the bar to serve up vibes and the crispiest cans and shots. DJ pickle Papa Trebizo will be playing the best tunes, and the pickles and bourbon will flow like wine. 

_{Sponsored by Maker's Mark & Donna's Pickle Beer}

7pm - 10pm – Desert Bloom

^{📍Boozehounds} 

As the sun dips behind the mountains, Desert Bloom comes alive: a mix of sound, color, and flavor in the heart of Palm Springs. Sip Cuervo cocktails created by Eliza Woodman (Communion, SD) and Michelle Freed (Baby Gee, Long Beach) as you lose yourself in the rhythm of music by Border Radio (Goldline, Let's Go Disco) and soak in an atmosphere where the deserts raw beauty meets Mexico’s vibrant soul.

_{Sponsored by Cuervo}

9pm - 12am – Asian Invasion Vol III

^{📍Seymour's}

Asian Invasion Vol. iii is an immersive cocktail pop-up celebrating the bold flavors, traditions, and innovations of Asia through mixology. By reclaiming a phrase once used negatively, the event reframes it as a joyful celebration of culture, creativity, and community.

_{Sponsored by House of Suntory}

9am - 10am – Topo Chico & Smartwater: Yoga and Sound Bath

^{📍Hotel Zoso}

Come join us for a rejuvenating experience at Hotel Zoso! Let's unwind with a soothing yoga session followed by a blissful sound bath while you refresh with an ice-cold Topo Chico and rehydrate with smartwater. Feel the stress melt away as you immerse yourself in the calming sounds and vibrations. This is the perfect way to relax and recharge for a full day of party under the Palm Springs sun! Don't miss out on this opportunity to treat yourself to some much-needed self-care. See you there, Mats will be supplied!

_{Sponsored by Topo Chico & Smartwater}

11am - 6pm – Registration

^{📍Hotel Zoso}

Come Check In & grab your wristbands designed by Madre Mezcal at the Hotel Zoso Lobby and be ready for the festivities!

_{Sponsored by Madre Mezcal}

11am - 6pm – Lobby Party

^{📍Hotel Zoso}

Join us at the Hotel Zoso Lobby for tastings and cocktails with multiple brands. Featuring - Mommenpop - Underberg - Mijenta Tequila - The Lost Explorer - Saint Benevolence Clarin - Madre Mezcal - Suerte Tequila - Sprilbam - Topo Chico

10am - 3pm – Desert Path Cafe

^{📍Hotel Zoso}

The Pathfinder serves up Coffee & Cocktails from the forest of the PNW to the Desert of the West.

Sunday & Monday Morning @ Hotel Zoso

_{Sponsored by The Pathfinder}

12pm - 4pm – Backyard Summer Bash

^{📍Hotel Zoso}

More Information coming Soon!!

_{Sponsored by Ritual Beverage & Whistlepig}

2pm - 5pm – Party Animal Bash

^{📍Hotel Zoso}

Get wild with us on Monday Sept 15th, from 2-5pm at Desert Escape for a Party Animal Day like no other! Join Bryan, Gareth, and Maya from True Proof Collective and Four Walls Whiskey as they guest bartend AND test YOUR pouring skills in our neon jungle.

Dress up, let loose, and compete for prizes—only the fiercest party animals will win

_{Sponsored by True Proof Collective, Four Walls Whiskey, Real De Valle}

3pm - 6pm – The Pink Flamingo Club with Lady Jane

^{📍Lost Property at The Skylark}

Join Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal, Altos Tequila, and Lady Jane Denver on Monday 9/15 from 3pm-6pm at Lost Property Palm Springs for a tropical, agave-fueled party to remember! RSVP Required

_{Sponsored by Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal and Altos Tequila}

4pm - 7pm – Kentucky Coffee House

^{📍Arrive Palm Springs} 

Join the James B Beam Distilling Co. & Basil Hayden at “The Kentucky Coffeehouse” a charged pool party at ARRIVE featuring caffeinated (& non caffeinated) cocktails to energize you as you start your evening. Tasty bites, vibey jams and delicious drinks will keep you swimming and swaying from 4-7pm kicking off a spirited Monday. Dive In!

_{Sponsored by Basil Hayden} 

6pm - 9pm – Babes Behind The Bar - Desert Babes IV

^{📍Drift Hotel} 

Babes Behind the Bar was born from a passion to uplift women in hospitality and strengthen the communities we call home. Since 2017, we’ve worked to create an inclusive culture that challenges the inequalities women face—both behind the bar and in everyday life. Over the years, Babes has proudly supported women’s charities across Palm Springs, Orange County, Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Portland. Inspired by the trailblazing women who came before us, Babes continues to grow as a resource, a community, and a celebration of women in the hospitality industry.

This year marks the fourth time Babes Behind the Bar will be featured at Desert Escape, and we couldn’t be more excited to continue the tradition! 

_{Sponsored by Casa Lumbre, Tromba Tequila, Real De Valle & Maker's Mark} 

7pm - 10pm – La Raza Raza

^{📍Truss & Twine}

Kicking off Mexican heritage month! La Raza Raza est. in Los Angeles by Jessica Neblina, highlighting Latinx culture behind the bar. 

Antes del Grito..¡Se arma la fiesta! 

highlighting you’re local Socal bars - Alex Vaughn (Spring Street Bar LA), Anthony Castro (Red Bird LA), Stephanie Hale of (Bar Ni Modo Riverside) & Bryan Jiménez (Truss& Twine), bringing together culture y vibras!  

Portion of proceeds to go to No Us without you- a non profit feeding underserved communities in the greater Los Angeles area

_{Sponsored by El Tesoro Tequila & Amaras Mezcal}

7pm - 9:30pm – Bourbon Hertiage Month Dinner

^{📍4 Saints at The Rowan}

Come celebrate Bourbon Heritage Month at Desert Escape with a three course dinner at one of Kimpton's premier restaurants in Southern California's, 4 SAINTS. 3 premier bourbons from Heaven Hill Brands's line up. There may be a surprise pour for attendees. RSVP HERE!

_{Sponsored by Heaven Hill}

8pm - 11pm –The Jameson Black Barrel Pairing Lounge

^{📍Mr. Lyons}

Jameson: Triple Distilled. Hand Crafted. Wood Fired. A feast for the curious, an adventure for the bold… Don’t miss this special night featuring Jameson Black Barrel cocktails, food pairings that will wow, and your chance to take home your own limited-edition swag. RSVP REQUIRED. RSVP does not guarantee entry

_{Sponsored by Jameson Black Barrel} 

10pm - 2am – Nightcap Society 

^{📍Hair of The Dog}

This Monday @Hair of the dog, join us for the "Nightcap Society Closeout Fundraiser". Celebrating Julio Medina, a dear friend of the Industry and bartender of Crafted Coupe San Diego. Party for a purpose!! come celebrate one of our very own and help lift his spirits in his fight against Cancer!! #LFGSD

_{Sponsored by Ilegal Mezcal} 

10am - 1pm – Club Lillet

^{📍The Rowan Palm Springs}

Join us at Club Lillet! Get your game on or cheers from the sidelines during this morning of pickleball, spritzes, breakfast bites and more, hosted by National Ambassador Alison Mouratis! RSVP HERE!

_{Sponsored by Lillet}

10am - 11:30am – Campari Day of Service at Palm Springs Animal Shelter

^{📍Palm Springs Animal Shelter}

Join USBG for Campari Day of Service at the Palm Springs Animal Shelter. 

_{Sponsored by USBG}

12pm - 3pm – Float Out 

^{📍Casa Cody}

Join us at Casa Cody for a poolside kickback before heading home. Boozy ice cream floats, custom popsicles and all the melty vibes to conclude your Desert Escape experience.

_{Sponsored by Remy Cointreau}