Gay Palm Springs Shopping  Downtown Palm Springs shopping revolves around North Palm Canyon Drive; many art galleries, souvenir shops and shopping centers. This wide one-way boulevard is designed for pedestrians, with many businesses set back from the street -- don't be shy about poking around the little courtyards you'll encounter. On Thursday nights from 6 to 10pm, the blocks between Amado and Baristo roads are transformed into VillageFest, the Palm Springs street fair. Handicrafts vendors and aromatic food booths compete for your attention with wacky street performers and even wackier locals shopping at the mouthwatering fresh-produce stalls. The northern section of Palm Canyon is becoming known for collectibles and is being touted as the Antique and Heritage Gallery District of Palm Springs. Extending north of the main shopping area, the Uptown Heritage Galleries & Antiques District is a collection of consignment and secondhand shops, galleries, and restaurants whose theme is decidedly retro. Many shops and galleries offer midcentury modern furniture and decorator items, and others carry consignment clothing and estate jewelry.  Down in Palm Desert lies the delicious excess of El Paseo, a cornucopia of high-rent boutiques, salons, and upscale eateries reminiscent of Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, along with over a dozen major shopping malls. Factory-outlet shopping is 20 minutes away in Cabazon.   Fodors   Featured Palm Springs Shops CABAZON OUTLETS 48750 Seminole Drive Suite 100 , Cabazon, California 951-922-3000 Discover extraordinary shopping at name-brand designer and manufacturer outlets, offering everyday savings up to 70%. ESTATE SALE CO.  760-321-7628 4185 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, California   The biggest consignment store in the desert, with a warehouse of furniture, fine art, china and crystal, accessories, jewelry, movie memorabilia, and exercise equipment. Prices are set to keep merchandise moving, but it's closed Monday and Tuesday. HADLEY'S FRUIT ORCHARDS  951-849-5255 48-980 Seminole Dr., Cabazon, California At the Cabazon exit of I-10, Hadley's Fruit Orchards sells dried fruit, nuts, date shakes, and wines.  OASIS DATE GARDENS  59-111 Highway 111, Thermal, California 760-399-5665 Lunch at our Garden Cafe while shopping at our ranch store. Featuring fruits, nuts, southwest gift items and more. Mail orders too. OLD TOWN LA QUINTA  78-015 Main Street Suite 205, La Quinta, California 760-771-2567 What sets Old Town apart from shopping centers is its ability to offer a special experience--it's the only shopping and dining destination where you can truly slip away and spend the day. You'll feel part of the community at Old Town. La Quinta's historic village area is like the cozy shopping districts of Europe. PALM SPRINGS CANDY COMPANY 68-845 Perez Road Suite H11, Cathedral City, California 760-321-1231 Simply the best. Our candy is made completely by hand, using original 1942 recipes. Our bakers continue the tradition of quality using only fresh creamy butter, the finest imported fruits, rich dairy cream and roasted nuts. We invite you to taste the tradition. RIVER AT RANCHO MIRAGE 760-341-2711 71-800 Hwy. 111, Rancho Mirage, California The River at Rancho Mirage is a shopping/dining/entertainment complex with a collection of 20 high-end shops. Bang & Olufsen, Borders Books & Music, Tulip Hill Winery tasting room, and other shops front a faux river with cascading waterfalls. The complex includes a 12-screen cinema, an outdoor amphitheater, and seven restaurants. WILD FOR THE VINE 390 N Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, California 760-325-9930 We offer Daily Wine Tasting, fine art, gifts and home decor. We have the largest selection of accessories in the Valley. Come see why Wild for the Vine is your Total Wine Experience!