Petaluma Music Fest a cheer-filled celebration

Carefree and sun-drenched gathering in Petaluma

Petaluma, CA- A sun-drenched summer's day with near record setting attendance set the stage for this year's Petaluma Music Festival. (pictured above: Placer County regulars Moonalice play an early set in Petaluma)

2019 marked the second highest attendance on record for festival which has raised hundreds of thousands for music programs in local schools. Over $60,000 donated in 2018!

Hosted at the Sonoma-Marin Fair Grounds, this cheer-filled and tie-dyed celebration of community and music that helps raise funds for Keeping Music in the Schools roared into the evening in true PMF style. Unmistakably free-spirited and super friendly, the Petaluma Music Fest appeals to all age groups and delivers an experience that feels much like a gathering of close friends.

Lagunitas Stage with some local favorites including Petaluma High School Jazz.

Day of music, dancing & fun

Four stages spread throughout the fairgrounds host a collection of local and Bay Area festival favorites where fans dance and mingle throughout the day. The Kids Zone, full of inflatable fun and games is conveniently located between stages. Kids under 12 get in free!

Enjoy delicious and locally brewed Lagunitas while noshing on an array of scrumptious ethnic food and sweet treats!

Returning for the second year in a row, the always entertaining Royal Jelly Jive

Year after year, the Petaluma Music Fest delivers a unique community experience where fans and families gather for a full day of camaraderie and carefree fun while helping raise money for a terrific cause. Don't forget your hat and sunscreen.

We look forward to returning in 2020!

For more information, check out Petaluma Music Festival.

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