The 2026 festival was held on Saturday, August 29. This page stays up as a record of it; KBCZ has announced August 28, 2027. Check its official Music Fest page for the lineup, schedule and ticket details as they are released.
For one Saturday afternoon, the volunteer station that carries Boulder Creek's own programming traded the airwaves for a live stage under the redwoods. KBCZ Music Fest ran at Garrahan Park on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 2 to 7:30 p.m. It was an easygoing afternoon of live bands and the main fundraiser for KBCZ, the listener-supported community station at 89.3 FM. The hours, lineup and prices below are KBCZ's own published details for 2026, kept here as a record.
The 2026 festival
- When it ran: Saturday, August 29, 2026, 2 to 7:30 p.m.
- Where: Garrahan Park, 15555 Highway 9, Boulder Creek
- Tickets were: $15 in advance for adults, $20 at the door. $5 for children 5 to 12, free for under-5s
The 2026 lineup
The 2026 lineup was The Coffis Brothers, Trestles, Squidrow Orchestra and The Mother Corn Shuckers.
What tickets cost in 2026
Tickets were sold through Eventbrite. Advance tickets were $15 for adults against $20 at the door, a $5 saving for those who bought ahead. Pricing for the next one will be announced by the station.
Who it supports
The festival comes from KBCZ, Boulder Creek's volunteer-run community radio station, and it is the station's signature fundraiser. Ticket money keeps local radio on the air, including the community and emergency information the station provides. The station takes donations year-round.
For the next festival
KBCZ has not announced the next date. Check the station's own announcement for the schedule, ticket price, lineup, parking, and what to bring.
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