Festival

Gateway to Big Sur

A Day of Music, Food, Art & Coastal Magic

Join us for an unforgettable celebration at Ragged Point Inn, perched on California's most breathtaking coastline.
Experience the spirit of Big Sur through live music, exceptional food, and local artistry—all with the Pacific Ocean as your backdrop.

SAVE THE DATE!

MAY 2, 2026

Live Music All Day
Four talented local bands take the stage at 10am, 12pm, 2pm, and 4pm. From blues to rock, discover the authentic sound of Big Sur and let the music move you.

BBQ & Ocean Breezes
Savor smoky BBQ classics alongside fresh-baked pies, flaky pastries, and gourmet coffee. Every bite tastes better with ocean breezes and those legendary Big Sur views.

Shop Big Sur
Browse hand-crafted treasures from local vendors, featuring Big Sur Jade, handmade jewelry, original artwork and crafts, and one-of-a-kind pieces you won't find anywhere else.

Something for Everyone
Bring the whole crew—there are activities for all ages, cliffside views that take your breath away, and endless festival fun.

Make a Day (or Night) of It
Our restaurant, coffee shop, gas station, and gift shop will be open throughout the festival. Ready to stay? Book your room now and wake up to Big Sur magic.

BOOK A ROOM

2026 Summer Concerts

May- June

Sun May 25 - Jill Knight Band

Sun June 1 - Bobby Santa Cruz & The Jalapeno Jam (featuring Rachel Santa Cruz)

Sat June 7 - The QuadraTones

Sun June 8 - Burning James Band

Sat June 14 - Jill Knight

Sun June 15 - RUMOR

Sat June 21 - Joy Polloi

Sun June 22 - Rough House

Sat June 28 - Spanky Paul Band

Sun June 29 - Paul Hayward

July

Fri July 4 – Jill Knight

Sat July 5 – The QuadraTones

Sun July 6 – Rockin’ Bs Trio

Sat July 12 – Earls of Tuesday

Sun July 13 – RUMOR

Sat July 19 – Leslie & the Soul Shakers

Sun July 20 – The Burley Thistles

Sat July 26 – Spanky Paul Band

Sun July 27 – James Rivers Band

Aug

Sat Aug 2 – Burning James Band

Sun Aug 5– Jill Knight

Sat Aug 9 – Cocktail Shorty

Sun Aug 10 – Electric Lavender Train

Sat Aug 16 – Spanky Paul Band

Sun Aug 17 – Irene Cathaway

Sat Aug 23 – Earls of Tuesday

Sun Aug 24 – Ultra SONIC

Sat Aug 30 – RUMOR

Sun Aug 31 – Slim Semora (“Suitcase Slim”)

Mon Sept 1 – Bobby Santa Cruz & The Jalapeno Jam (featuring Rachel Santa Cruz)

All concerts are held on the lawn!

Past Concerts

Collage of four photos featuring a man with gray hair and sunglasses playing multiple musical instruments: keyboard in an outdoor park, flute at an outdoor event, saxophone in a performance venue, and an accordion in a dimly lit stage setting.
A band of four musicians performing outdoors on a stage with lush green hills and fog in the background. The band includes a guitarist, drummer, bassist, and another guitarist or saxophonist.
A band performing live outdoors on a small stage with four musicians playing guitars and drums, with some band members wearing hats and sunglasses, and one holding an umbrella for shade, in front of a house with a wooden roof and greenery in the back
Three men standing together outdoors under a canopy, two holding guitars, all wearing sunglasses and casual clothing, smiling.
Two women performing music outdoors; one is playing acoustic guitar and singing into a microphone, the other is playing electric guitar, both are wearing sunglasses and casual clothing, with trees and equipment in the background.
Two musicians performing outdoors on a stage with trees and houses in the background. One man plays a guitar and the other plays a percussion instrument, both wearing sunglasses and casual clothing.