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The Ripple Effect Arts Festival

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April 22–May 2, 2027

Santa Cruz County's countywide arts festival is coming back!

Come curious. 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.

105

Events

22K+

Website views
during festival

99

Partner
organizations

344K+

Instagram
impressions

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Earning formal recognition from

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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.

The Ripple Effect Arts Festival relies on community support. Here is how to help make 2027 happen.
Donations are tax deductable through our fiscal sponsor, The 418 Project, Tax ID #77-0335796

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