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.

Felton Remembers Parade and Covered Bridge Festival 

Downtown Felton Felton, California

Felton Remembers Parade and Covered Bridge Festival  Saturday, May 25 | 10am. Downtown Felton. Highway 9 is lined with spectators as the parade makes its way from the entrance to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park toward downtown. The party moves to Felton Covered Bridge Park for the afternoon with live music, vendors, food, and drink. Register to participate: feltonbusinessassociation.org/parade-and-festival-2024.html

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

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,…

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

Tiger’s Tale Jerry Garcia Tribute Summer Series

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, July 5 | 7:30 pmTickets: mountainmusicproductions.com$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…

$10 – $15

Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense Movie Night at Quarry Amphitheater

UCSC Quarry Amphitheater 1156 High St, Santa Cruz, CA

Outdoor film screening of the Talking Heads’ cinematic masterpiece "Stop Making Sense" at The Quarry Amphitheater. Saturday, July 13, 6pm. Talking Heads fans! The June 23rd performance of Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew: Remain in Light has been rescheduled for Friday, August 16. All tickets will be honored for the rescheduled date automatically. Tickets for the new event date can…

$15

Locomotion Festival at Roaring Camp

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

Three days of music and art Friday, August 2 through Sunday, August 4, 20204 Gates open: Sat & Sun 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm Music lineup: String Cheese Incident Brokedown in Bakersfield Niki Bluhm Tim Bluhm Lebo Midnight North Hot Buttered Rum...and more!  

$255

Scotts Valley Art and Wine Festival

Siltanen Community Park 127 Vine Hill School Road, Scotts Valley, CA

Local art, craft beer and wine, live music and dance, Cops N' Rodders Car Show, and Dog Day at Sky Park. The 2024 Scotts Valley Art Wine & Beer Festival August 17th & 18th 2024 Saturday, 10 am – 6 pm Sunday, 10 am – 5 pm More Information Coming Soon! More details: svartfestival.com

Tiger’s Tail Friday Night Summer Series: The Music of Jerry Garcia

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, August 30 | 7:30 pmTickets: mountainmusicproductions.com$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…

$10 – $15