14TH ANNUAL CALIFORNIA ROOTS MUSIC & ART FESTIVAL

Monterey County Fairgrounds 2004 Fairground Rd, Monterey, CA

California's largest reggae festival returns to the Monterey Fairgrounds for a weekend of laid back music, dancing, and cool family vibe.

Roaring Camp’s Second Annual BBQ Cook-Off

Roaring Camp 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, United States

Memorial Day Weekend, May 25 and 26 | 11am - 4pm. Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Rd., Felton. Kansas City BBQ Society (KCBS) sanctioned Master Series State BBQ Championship with more than 15 competing teams. Watch nationally recognized pit-masters and local grill gurus battle it out for cash prizes, trophies and the honor of having their secret recipes voted…

Redwood Mountain Faire

Roaring Camp 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, United States

Annual Music and Art Festival at Roaring Camp in Felton benefiting local community organizations throughout the San Lorenzo Valley and the Santa Cruz Mountains. June 1-2, 2024 2024 Lineup: Melvin Seals China Cats Coco Montoya Painted Mandolin Broken Compass Bluegrass Soulwise Flor de Cana Ancestree Reggae Who's Holdin' Diggin’ Trails Kentucky Mule Dirt Rakers Coyote Moon   Ticket Pricing does…

$90

Redwood Mountain Faire

Roaring Camp 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, United States

Music lovers make plans to spend the first weekend of June in the Santa Cruz Mountains for the festival that marks the beginning of summer here: Redwood Mountain Faire!  This easy going family friendly gathering fills the meadow at Roaring Camp Railroads with live music, craft vendors, kids activities, delicious and plentiful food and beverages. All in benefit of local…

$90

Rasquache Liberation Front

Henflings of Ben Lomond 8450 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, CA, United States

Mountain Music Productions presents Rasquache Liberation Front at Henflings of Ben Lomond on Friday, June 7 from 8:00 to 11:00 pm. No cover for this spicy night of Latin inspired dance music!  Rasquache Liberation Front is a trippy and original stew of Chicano music to raise spirits and liberate audiences. Rasquache Liberation Front plays psychedelic cumbias, jarocho blues, lowrider folk,…

First Ever Mariachi Festival Comes to Cabrillo College: A Cultural Celebration of Music and Tradition

Samper Recital Hall 6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA

Get ready to experience the vibrant sounds and colorful traditions of Mexico at the inaugural Mariachi Festival hosted by Cabrillo College. This highly anticipated event will take place on June 9th at 2:00 PM in Samper Recital Hall on the scenic surroundings of Cabrillo College. Mariachi music holds a special place in the hearts of many, and the Mariachi Festival…

$25

Vacation Bible Camp, SCUBA

Boulder Creek Community Church 12465 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA

Monday, June 10, 2024, 9:00am-12:15pm Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 9:00am-12:15pm Thursday, June 13, 2024, 9:00am-12:15pm Friday, June 14, 2024, 9:00am-12:15pm Location Boulder Creek Community Church 12465 Highway 9 Boulder Creek, CA SLVkids' presents SCUBA! Vacation Bible Camp June 10-14, 9 AM - 12:15 PM Register at www.bccchurch.org. Check those goggles and snorkels, and dive into an amazing undersea adventure to experience the ever-flowing, never-ending love…

Alison Brown Quintet at Kuumbwa Jazz

Kuumbwa Jazz Center 320-2 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

GRAMMY winning banjo player Alison Brown and her band perform in intimate concert at Kuumbwa Jazz Center on Thursday, June 13 at 7:00 pm. Don't miss this captivating show! $31.50 Advance | $36.75 Door$18.50 Students Tickets: https://www.kuumbwajazz.org/calendar/alison-brown-quintet Acoustic instrumental music has never been so beautifully represented as by Alison Brown. As one of the most multi-faceted minds on today’s roots music…

$18.50 – $36.75

Tiger’s Tale Jerry Garcia Tribute at the Santa Cruz Vets Hall

Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

The Santa Cruz County Veterans Memorial Building hosts a new Friday night summer series outdoors in the "Mystic Courtyard" featuring Jerry Garcia tribute band Tiger's Tale. Friday, June 14 | 7:30 pmTickets: https://bit.ly/TigersTaleSummerSeriesJune$10 plus $1 fee adv. | $15 at the door Based in Santa Cruz, Tiger's Tale performs in the loving spirit of the Jerry Garcia Band's later years presenting…

$10 – $15

Art About: Exhibit at Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Big Basin Redwoods State Park Boulder Creek, CA

Spend the day in Big Basin viewing local art and making your own at Art in the Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 15! Celebrate the opening of the Big Basin Art About exhibit by exploring art pieces in various mediums inspired by artists’ experiences in the park. Join a nature journaling hike or check out…

Zayante Firehouse Benefit Flea Market

Zayante Fire Station 7700 E. Zayante Rd, Felton, CA, United States

Back in town after 15 years... The Lompico Community Center Presents the Zayante Firehouse Flea Market! Saturday, June 22nd from 8:00 AM-2:00 PM. You know what they say about Flea Markets... get there early for the good stuff! Space for 50 vendors! Event entry is free ~ bring cash for all the shopping & fun. Woodfired BBQ plates will be sold starting…

Amateur Radio Field Day Event

Local Amateur Radio Clubs Test Their Skills Every 4th weekend in June thousands of amateur radio (ham radio) operators throughout North America participate in Field Day, an event where licensed volunteer radio operators set up temporary transmitting stations to demonstrate how communities can stay connected in cases of emergency when power is out and landlines and cell phones are inoperable.…