Ripple Effect Santa Cruz Arts Festival

Schedule

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 am to Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 am

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Location

Santa Cruz, California | Santa Cruz, CA

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✨ Welcome to Ripple Effect, Santa Cruz County’s new arts festival!
For 11 days in April 2026, creativity will ripple across the county through art, music, theater, dance, and cultural gatherings. We are thrilled to introduce our new visual identity, crafted by creative branding agency Skona (with hours of community input), -- capturing the energy and spirit of the festival. Follow us as the story unfolds!
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Santa Cruz, California, United States

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