The history, mission, and experience of our festival was given local attention in the Sunday Edition of the San Diego Union Tribune on April 5, 2026. Click the link for free access: Spring Harp Fest Celebrates 24 Years.
-
-
2026 Tees Released for Harp Fest
// Paula Roberts // Events, Music Festival No Responses
Get ready for merch! Our all-new T-shirt design features an updated “Harpy” to commemorate this year’s Spring Harp Fest. Purchase yours with or without the artist lineup. Catch these at the Harp Fest vendor table before we sell out; we offer limited quantities in teal, orange, gray, black and cream. We are also testing out demand for women’s sizes (vs. unisex) — with bright turquoise tees and muted periwinkle tank tops. All shirts are just $20 each at the festival.
In the mood for something else? We also offer hats, drink koozies, necklaces, and harmonicas.
-
Catch a ride to the Harp Fest April 4!
// Paula Roberts // Events, Music Festival No Responses
Thanks to our sponsor, Bright EV of La Jolla, fans of Spring Harp Fest can take the trolley, or park and ride! Spring Harp Fest will provide golf carts to ferry folks from the Amaya Drive Trolley Station in La Mesa to Harry Griffen Park. Rides start at 10:30 and run every 15 minutes until noon, then will run every 30 minutes from noon until 4 p.m. Following the show, they’ll return people to the station until 7:30 p.m., unless there are no remaining riders.
-
We have posters!
// 33043pwpadmin // Music Festival, Poster No Responses
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.
-
Harp Fest Spring Kickoff Benefit Concert is Monday, March 9
// 33043pwpadmin // Artists, Events Tags: 2026, 70's music, Bayou Brothers, Blue Healers, Blues Music, Brian Jones, Events, Jump Start, Live Music, Tio Leo's No Responses
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 Announces 2026 Lineup: Brody Buster to Headline Annual Harmonica Festival
// 33043pwpadmin // Artists, Events, Music Festival Tags: Acoustic, Billy Watson, Blue Healers, Blues, Blues Music, Brody Buster, Carlsbad, Chula VIsta, Dan McDowell, Dancing, Easter Saturday, El Cajon, Fallbrook, Family Friendly, Food Truck, Gonzalo Demoniz, Grossmont, Harmonica John, Harmonica Music, Harp Fest, International Silver String Submarine Band, Jump Start, Karl Dring, Kris Wott, La Mesa, Lakeside, Lemon Grove, Merchandise, Mike Maldonado, Music, Music Festival, Music Tees, National City, Outdoor Festival, Poway, Ric Lee, San Diego, San Marcos, Santee, Spring, Spring Harp Fest, Troy Sandow, Vista No Responses
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.
-
Sign Up Now to Be Part of Spring Harp Fest!
// 33043pwpadmin // Events, Get Involved, Music Festival Tags: Arts and Crafts, Donate, Family Friendly, Food Truck, get involved, La Mesa, Merchandise, Promotion, San Diego, Sign up, Sponsor, Spring Harp Fest, Vendor, volunteer No Responses
The 2026 annual Spring Harp Fest is coming Saturday, April 4. It’s a great day to celebrate community, the great outdoors and the local music scene. You can be part of the action while enjoying the unique experience of an old-style acoustic music festival. The Harp Fest’s showcase of local and international harmonica stars at La Mesa’s Harry Griffen Park draws fans from across San Diego County and Southern California.
Join us as a volunteer, sponsor the festival to get your name in front of fans, or reserve a booth or food truck! See our ‘Get Involved’ section for the proper forms, or contact us for details. We’d love to have you join the Spring Harp Fest Family!
-
2026 Music Festival Poster
// 33043pwpadmin // Events, Music Festival, Poster Tags: Music Festival No Responses
Share the fun of Spring Harp Fest by posting in your social media, or print the poster and display it widely. Thank you for supporting the festival; see you April 4!
2026 Spring Harp Fest Lineup Poster