Surf Guitar 101 Festival - July 31st to August 2nd
The 17th Annual Surf Guitar 101 Festival is a 3-day extravaganza featuring some of the hottest bands in surf! 2026 is bigger and better than ever, with a fantastic new location in the heart of Orange County where the music mania originated.
Enjoy the ballrooms, bars and stages at the temple of surf music known as Garden Grove Elks Lodge, 11551 Trask Ave. near the 22 freeway and Harbor Blvd.
Make plans now to be part of one of the world’s largest and longest-running surf music festivals.
For hotel rooms specially priced at $139 nearby, call 714-489-0966 at Home 2 Suites by Hilton (on Harbor Blvd at Trask.)
OR use this LINK, but don't procrastinate,
Also, there is a nice Motel 6 at 12091 Trask Ave. at Harbor Blvd.
Here is a list of SOME of the bands performing this year:
LOS STRAITJACKETS w/ Danny Amis
THE BOMBORAS
THE BOSS MARTIANS
EDDIE ANGEL’S GUITAR PARTY
POLLO DEL MAR
DRACULINA
PRE-SURF DANCE PARTY w/ MATT QUILTER
JON & THE NIGHTRIDERS (TRIBUTE)
SLACKTONE (ALSO DOING SEMINARS ON THEIR RESPECTIVE INSTRUMENTS)
TIKIYAKI 5-0
SHORTY’S SWINGIN’ COCONUTS
LITTLE KAHUNA
HILO HI-FLYERS
THE VALIANTS
SPF 1985
THE SEISMICS
THE BREAKERS
THE TRABANTS
DEATH VALLEY (REUNION)
THE THUNDERCHIEFS (REUNION)
Plus a 30th Anniversary Celebration of the MuSick Recordings Label!
The Taboo Tiki Room includes DJ Dr. Nate, Seatbelt, The Hilo Hi-Flyers, Hot Rod Trio / Magneatos and Skip Heller & VooDoo 5!
Don't miss the Vintage Swimsuit contest with a bevy of beauties on Sunday afternoon!
