2026 Desert Roundup will be held Thursday, June 11th - Sunday, June 14th
2027 Desert Roundup - Thursday, June 10th - Sunday, June 13th
2028 Desert Roundup - Thursday, June 8th - Sunday, June 11th

The 2026 Desert Roundup planning has begun. This section identifies important facts about this year's roundup

• The Roundup is June 11 - 14, 2026.
• The Desert Roundup will take place at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort in Indian Wells. Located at 44400 Indian Wells Ln, Indian Wells, CA 92210.
• Online registration opens January 2, 2026
• If you have GENERAL questions you can contact Sandy W. at (760) 902-9087
• If you have REGISTRATION questions you can contact Kathy R. at (760) 832-2275
• You can also contact Volunteer Chair, Run/Walk Chair or Golf Chair by submitting an inquiry online by clicking the CONTACT DESERT ROUNDUP option from the menu.

Mailing Address for Registration/Correspondence: P.O. Box 10128, Palm Desert CA 92255

Please check out this website for further updates. We will keep you informed.

May God bless you and keep you safe!

Your Desert Roundup Committee

The Desert Roundup is an annual A.A. Convention with Al-Anon participation held at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa since 1990. It was called the Desert Pow Wow until 2022.

AA Meetings:

• Speaker Meetings
• Discussion Meetings
• Longtimers' Meeting
• History of AA
• Interview with a Drunk
• Young People's Meeting
• Meditation Room

Al-Anon Meetings:

• Speaker Meetings
• Discussion Meetings
• Al-Anon / AA Family Meeting

Events:

• Saturday AA Banquet ($)
• Saturday Al-Anon Luncheon ($)
• Sunday Breakfast Buffet ($)
• Thursday & Friday Ice Cream Social ($)
• Thursday Karaoke / Sing Along
• Friday & Saturday Night DJ Dance ($)
• Friday Golf Tournament ($)
• Saturday 2-Mile Run/Walk ($)

($) Not included with registration - Additional fees apply.

1. Please register for convention before making hotel reservations. Special hotel rates are available only to Roundup attendees from June 8-17, 2026 (three days before and after the event).
2. Note: 2 night minimum/4 guests per room maximum.
3. Room cancellations must be made with the hotel 3 days before arrival to avoid charges. Cancellations made later will be charged one night's stay plus tax.
4. All attendees must be registered and wear badges to enter ticketed events (excluding dances).
5. The hotel is pet friendly; however they are not permitted in any Desert Roundup meeting or event. Service Animals are welcome. Personal pets whose function is to provide comfort or emotional support DO NOT qualify as service animals under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Thank you for understanding.
6. Tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis. Some events will sell out -- purchase early for best seating.
7. Group Seating -- to sit together as a group, please submit registration forms and payments together. For online registration, one person should purchase the table(s) for the group.
8. Tickets will not be mailed. Pick them up at the Pre-registration Table upon arrival. Receipts will be emailed if a valid email address is provided.
9. Tickets will be sold onsite until events are sold out or registration closes. Only Ice Cream Socials and Dance tickets will be available for purchase at the door.
10. No refunds will be issued for canceled events after May 21st. Tickets are transferable or may be donated to a newcomer.
11. Registration fees are non-refundable, non-transferable.

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

While there are no dues or fees for membership in AA, there are many conferences around the world and the most common misconception of these gatherings are that they are AA meetings, and "there are no dues and fees for AA membership." However, Conventions and Conferences are special events, not regular AA meetings.

This Convention requires months of planning, preparation and money to present. Since all of the events are held at a Convention Center, there is a charge to the Committee for the use of these facilities. Other expenses include travel and lodging for speakers, printing costs, postage and supplies. The event is paid for through the cost of the registration.
No baskets are passed.

As responsible AA members "WE PAY OUR OWN WAY."

• No refunds on cancelled events after May 21, 2026.
• Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
• Please contact Pre-Registration Chair to request a cancellation and refund using the CONTACT DESERT ROUNDUP - REGISTRATION.
• Your refund will be processed as soon as possible to your original payment method.