# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Surf Guitar 101 Festival Weekender 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: 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 in Orange County Calif.

Make plans now to be part of one of the world’s largest and longest-running surf music festivals.

PS - There is a Motel 6 within two blocks with low room rates. 714-927-0477

The 17th Annual Surf Guitar 101 Festival 
SCHEDULE of EVENTS (reverse order)
Friday July 31
11 pm-Midnite Eddie Angel’s guitar party
9:45 pm-10:30 pm Shorty’s Swingin' Coconuts
8:30 pm-9:15 pm Tikiyaki 5-0
7:15 pm -8:00 pm Little Kahuna
6 pm-6:45 Hilo Hi-Flyers
Doors open at 5 pm

Sat. August 1
11 pm –Midnite Los Straitjackets
9:30 pm-10:30 The Bomboras
8-9 pm Pollo Del Mar
6:45 pm-7:30 Draculina
5:30 pm-6:15 Death Valley
4:15 pm-5:00 The Valiants
3 pm-3:45 The Seismics
1:45 pm-2:30 SPF 1985
12:15 pm-1:15 Matt Quilter's Pre-Surf Dance Party
11:30 am-12:15 Jonpaul Balak Interview with Al Valdez, keyboardist with the original Surfaris
Doors open at 11 am

Sun. August 2
8 pm-9 pm Slacktone
6:30 pm-7:30 The Boss Martians
5:15 pm-6:00 The Thunderchiefs
4 pm-4:45 The Trabants
2:45 pm-3:30 The Breakers
1:15 pm-2:15 Jonpaul Balak’s Tribute to Jon & The Nightriders
12:45 pm-1:15 Dave Wronski of Slacktone - Guitar Seminar
12:15 pm-12:45 Sam Bolle of Slacktone - Bass Seminar
11:45 am-12:15 Dusty Watson of Slacktone - Drum Seminar
11 am to 11:45 Jonpaul Balak interview with Tracy Longstreth, drummer from the Rhythm Rockers
Doors open at 10:30 am

Taboo Tiki Room schedule�
DJ Dr. Nate is our Host
Doors open same as above
Sat. Aug. 1
1:15, 2:30 & 3:45 pm - The Hilo Hi-Flyers
5, 6:15, 7:30 & 9 pm Hot Rod Trio / Magneatos 
Sun. Aug. 2
Noon, 2:15, & 3:30 pm - Seatbelt
1:45 pm - Vintage Swimsuit Contest
4:45, 6 & 7:30 pm - Skip Heller & VooDoo 5
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/garden-grove/surf-guitar-101-festival-weekender-2026/200029787365951
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, parties, workshops, art, music-festivals, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 388

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Garden Grove
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Garden Grove Elks Lodge 1952
- **lat**: 33.767477291846
- **long**: -117.92808839537
- **full address**: Garden Grove Elks Lodge 1952, 11551 Trask Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92843-3808, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Surf Guitar 101 Festival Weekender 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Surf Guitar 101 Festival Weekender 2026 takes place on Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Garden Grove Elks Lodge 1952, 11551 Trask Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92843-3808, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Surf Guitar 101 Festival Weekender 2026?
  - **A:** Surf Guitar 101 Festival Weekender 2026 is organized by Stellar Shows and Concerts.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Surf Guitar 101 Festival Weekender 2026 is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Garden Grove, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 380+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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