After 26 years, the name says it all:
"Historic Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival"
"Keeping the legacy of Ragtime and early Jazz alive in the Sierra Foothills"
After 26 years, the name says it all:
The "Historic Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival"
The Musical Legacy Continues!
The 26th Annual Historic Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival is in the history books!
It was a great weekend of music and fun. The weather cooperated although the music was HOT!
So many great musicians showing off their talent. Wonderful concerts, jam sessions, A new Venue called "Down the Alley", along with new acquaintances made and the genuine love of music permeated the festival. Our popular Youth concert proved that the next generation of Ragtime artists are well represented and the future of Ragtime is secure. We were able to award two $1000 scholarships this year to some deserving youth musicians. A review of the festival is on the scholarships recipients page.
Stevens and Keith Taylor are the founding members of the Sutter Creek Festival and Keith was here fo the 25th festival but was unable to travel from his home in Oregon due to healh concerns. We also welcomed back the ever popular Pacific Coast Ragtime Orchestra to the festival again this year. What a great addition!! I was honored to be able to sing a couple songs with them!
Thank you to all who attended and made it such a great event. Much thanks to all of our volunteers and of course to the magnificent musicians who performed like ragtime rockstars!
Keep watching for new updates soon as our 27 th Historic Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival is just around the corner. Plan to be a part of this amazing event coming AUGUST 8 - 10, 2025.
2024 was a big hit and well attended and we are excited about our 27th festival. Many of the new entertainers from last year are eager to make the return trip to Sutter Creek. Make your vacation plans now to be in Sutter Creek August 2025 for a relaxing time fo music and laughter.
Stevens
Please fill out the contact page on this site so you can be added to our mailing list. We will send out periodic emails during the year regarding the festival.
Thank you,
Stevens Price
Festival Director
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Welcome to the
"Historic Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival" It was a wonderful and memorable 26th annual festival in 2024!!. Great Music, Perfect warm weather, top notch performers and so much fun. But now its also time to look towards the future: "Presenting The 2025 Historic Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival" August 8 - 10, 2025 Yes, After 26 years, the Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival is indeed "Historic!" Many great years of great Ragtime and early Jazz music have pervaded this quaint gold rush town of Sutter Creek, known as the "Jewel of the Motherlode", and created a unique and special festival touted as the best festival by many of the performers! Just stepping onto the streets of this charming town, you realize that you are in for a treat. The Historic Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival brings a respite to the sometimes polished and stiff feel of some of the bigger festivals. Here in Sutter Creek the rush of daily life slows to a crawl. Friendly merchants and townsfolk all striving to make the visitor feel right at home and forget about your problems back home. Excellent dining, first rate lodging, ample beer and wine tasting shops and the sounds of Ragtime music will lull you to the days gone by. Our festival creates a relaxed and intimate setting where all can feel as though they are best of friends. Talk to the performers, buy their drinks and even take them out to lunch or dinner. A perfect way to know so much more about your favorite performer. This Historic Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival runs for 3 days, Friday thru Sunday, August 8 - 10. Festivities start at 4 pm on Friday afternoon and ends Sunday afternoon after the finale concert. Music is performed at five venues along main street, which includes 2 special concerts highlighting the performer s. And of course, we will have Silent Movies with piano accompaniment at the Hotel Sutter this year. There is almost always after hours jamming at the hotel and other venues as well along with more open piano times. An information table will be set up in front of the Auditorium/City Hall, to obtain your event badges, purchase t-shirts, music and the performer's CD's. Once situated you may now meander through the town and visit the unique friendly shops, antique stores, wine tasting spots and the fine restaurants. Information on the different venues, lodging choices and Festival pricing are all within this website at your fingertips! If you have any unanswered questions, feel free to contact the festival at: [email protected] or call 209 304-0835 Thank you and we all look forward to seeing you in our favorite Town. For more information on Sutter Creek, please go to www.suttercreek.org or call the Sutter Creek Visitor Center @ 209 267-1344 or call the Amador County Council of Tourism @ 209 267-9249 |
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