Dates: May 8–11, 2025
Location: Jacumba Hot Springs, California
Website: knowotherfestival.com
In the heart of the California desert, something extraordinary unfolded this May: the Know Other Festival 2025. Set against the serene backdrop of Jacumba Hot Springs, this four-day, three-night queer camping and wellness experience brought together LGBTQ+ women, trans, non-binary, and gender-expansive individuals for a transformative celebration of identity, healing, and joy.
As a proud supporter of community storytelling and inclusive event planning, Baby Precious Productions celebrates events like the Know Other Festival that uplift diverse voices and foster authentic connections.
✨ What Makes Knowing Others So Special?
Know Other isn’t just a festival—it’s a conscious community. Designed to nurture deep connection and self-exploration, the event blends wellness, creativity, and celebration. Whether you’re seeking stillness or movement, solitude or community, Know Other creates space for all of it.
🧘♀️ Wellness & Workshops
From sunrise yoga and guided meditation to intimate lectures and healing circles, the festival’s wellness programming is as diverse as its attendees. These workshops are crafted to help participants reconnect with themselves and each other in meaningful, affirming ways—an ethos shared by Baby Precious Productions and the various events that gather the community together to share in time-honored traditions.
Celebrate LGBTQ+ women’s rights, diversity, and sexual freedom. Love and sexuality have been celebrated across cultures and eras in various forms, reflecting societal values and the evolving understanding of human intimacy. We honor these traditions and their impact on promoting sexual freedom and acceptance.
🎶 Music & Performance
The stage pulsed with energy from LGBTQ+ performers, DJs, and artists. Music was the heartbeat of the weekend.
🎨 Immersive Art & Special Events
Attendees explored immersive art installations, joined in on Queer Field Day Games, and got creative at Paint and Sip sessions. A standout moment? Everybody Swim—a joyful, body-positive pool party that celebrates all forms of expression.
🛍️ Community Vendors
Supporting queer-owned businesses is a core value of the festival. The vendor village featured everything from handmade crafts and art to therapeutic services and wellness products—all by and for the LGBTQ+ community.
💬 Come As You Are, Leave Transformed
Know Other Festival is more than an event—it’s a movement. A space where you can be fully seen, fully celebrated, and fully yourself. Whether you’re a first-timer or a returning soul, the festival offers a transformative experience that lingers long after the tents come down.
Meet Yinka Freeman
Meet Yinka Freeman, the visionary owner and CEO of Know Other Festival and the event production company, Triple Pocket Events. Yinka and her team are dedicated to producing intentional and immersive experiences for LGBTQ+ communities and beyond. Learn more about her vision in an exclusive interview at thewordsd.news.
April 2026 Event
Exciting news! The Know Other Festival will return to Jacumba Hot Springs in April 2026. Mark your calendars for another unforgettable experience.
Get Involved
People can get involved as attendees, volunteers, vendors, and performers. Applications for vendors and talent can be found on the website.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship packages offer brand visibility while directly supporting the festival, built on inclusivity, empowerment, and wellness. This is a chance to invest in a space that creates a lasting impact for LGBTQ+ women, nonbinary, and trans folks. By marketing to the diverse audience that attends events like the Know Other Festival, these grassroots projects align with Baby Precious Productions’ mission to elevate its clients’ brands within the LGBTQ community.
