Our print posters are in! If you would like to support Spring Harp Fest with a poster at your small business, restaurant or coffee shop, please reach out. We’d love to have you join us in spreading the word about great harmonica music and our Music Festival, which is coming up on April 4 in La Mesa.
Just drop a quick email to shf501c3@gmail.com with your mailing address and a way to contact you.
Join the Harp Fest community on Monday, March 9 to get psyched for this year’s festival! Ric Lee will host his annual benefit concert at Tio Leo’s Mexican Cantina from 6 to 10 p.m. Featured artists include two of the acts performing at our annual harmonica music festival, the Blue Healers and Jump Start. Get a preview of their talents, catch up with other friends of the Harp Fest, and splurge on discounted merchandise so you can arrive at the April 9 harmonica festival in style.
You can even grab a great Mexican dinner while you kick the Monday blues. Additional acts include Ric’s own Bayou Brothers, special guest acts, and Brian Jones Rock ‘N’ Roll Revival. The event proudly features the always-popular 50/50 raffle.
Proceeds help us cover costs for holding the free, annual Spring Harp Fest, and help us provide harmonicas and music lessons for kids.
See you at 5302 Napa Street, San Diego at 6 p.m. on March 9!
Spring Harp Fest, San Diego’s own annual harmonica music festival, has announced that international artist Brody Buster will headline its free 2026 event. Buster, a child star, earned early acclaim playing with great artists in his childhood, and went on to win the 2017 International Blues Challenge in Memphis. The artist recently released a new album of original work, Redemption, available on most streaming platforms.
The 2026 lineup of local harmonica stars includes Dan McDowell, Mike Maldonado, Harmonica John Frazer, Gonzalo Dremoniz, Troy Sandow, and Billy Watson. Bands include the Blue Healers, The Tradition, Jump Start, and the International Silver String Submarine Band.
Spring Harp Fest will be held Saturday, April 4, from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Harry Griffen Park in La Mesa, CA.
Love local music and the Harp Fest? You can be part of it! We are a 100% volunteer event. Our volunteers plan and staff the festival, raise funds, assist with publicity, lead lessons and more. There's something for anyone, including service on our Board of Directors. Click the heart to join the Harp Fest family.
Show your support for your community as a Spring Harp Fest sponsor! We recognize our sponsors on the website, in our programs and on stage. For as little as $150, a Spring Harp Fest sponsorship is a great way to get your company or family name in front of our fans. Click the Diamond to start the process.
Want to give back to your community financially? Express your love for music, keep the Harp Fest free, and help young musicians learn about the fun of playing a harmonica through a gift to Spring Harp Fest. All gifts are tax deductible and greatly appreciated. Click the wallet to give now.
Help make the Spring Harp Fest memorable! Our vendors add fabulous food and beverages, merchandise designed for music fans who love good, old-fashioned fun, and information about services and community activities. We can even provide canopies and tables. Click the icon for details.
