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The Ripple Effect Arts Festival
Save the Dates:
April 22–May 2, 2027
Santa Cruz County's arts festival is coming back!
Come curious.
Discover Santa Cruz County's vibrant arts community.
The Ripple Effect Arts Festival connects creative venues and organizations across the county, inviting you to explore the art and experiences that make the region extraordinary.
The festival launced in April of 2026 during arts and culture month in California and earned formal recognition from Senator John Laird, Representative Jimmy Panetta, Supervisor Manu Koenig and Mayor Fred Keeley.
Leave connected.
In its first year, the Ripple Effect Arts Festival brought 11 days of performance, visual art, music, and community to venues across Santa Cruz County.
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Events
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The full site is being rebuilt for 2027. In the meantime, stay connected.
Get updates on the 2027 festival as planning moves forward.
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