Festivals
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North Orange County Heritage Festival
Supported by a grant from The James Irvine Foundation, The National Endowment for the Arts, The Orange County Community Foundation, Fullerton Arboretum, Fullerton Heritage, Carol Hasenberg Exhibits, Carlota Haider Exhibition Consultant, and Genealogical Society of Hispanic America-Southern California
Thursday . March 15 . 6:30PM-8:30PM . Free
Our first Heritage Festival, providing history buffs of all ages a clear idea of the local history resources available in the community. Click here for more info.
RagFest: A Ragtime Music Festival
Sponsored by The Rotary Club of Fullerton and The Jane Deming Endowment
Sunday . April 15 . 12 PM
Free
After 11 festivals from 2000 to 2010, RagFest—Orange County’s annual ragtime music festival comes to the Muckenthaler. Click here for more info.
Teen Festival: Community Youth Day
Supported by grants from The James Irvine Foundation, The National Endowment for the Arts, and The Jane Deming Foundation
Thursday . May 10 . 5-9 PM
Free
Designed to unify teens through art, this festival features a special high school poetry slam, a Soroptimists Club art competition, stage performances by teen bands, and dance groups. The festival also offers food for sale and free art workshops..
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Summer Solstice Festival & Fullerton Sister City Associations’ International Taco Festival
Sponsored by The Jane Deming Endowment
Sunday . June 24 . 12-5 PM
Free
Enjoy a day filled with top-notch performances by traditional ethnic music and dance groups from around the world. Free art workshops, storytellers, a music jam session, a children’s play area, an arts & crafts fair, house and gallery tours, a lawn sports tournament, picnicking, and food vendors will complete the family-focused experience. Don’t miss the Fullerton Sister City Associations’ International Taco Festival Fundraiser from 12-3 PM.
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Ukulele Festival
Sponsored by Kemp Financial and supported by a grant from The James Irvine Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts
Thursday . July 19 . 5-9 PM
$20 Non-member . $16 Student/Senior . $10 Member
An awesome convergence of great ukulele and musical talent on one stage for one night only!
Click here for more info.
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National Dance Day/Susie Hansen’s Salsa Fiesta
Sponsored by Kemp Financial and supported by a grant from The James Irvine Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts
Thursday . July 26 . 5–9 PM
$20 Non-member . $16 Student/Senior . $10 Member
Violinist Susie Hansen and her band perform their original style of Afro-Cuban Salsa and Latin Jazz. Click here for more info.
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Real Blues Festival of OC
Sponsored by the Olde Ship Restaurant
Thursday . August 16 . 5-9 PM
$20 Non-member . $16 Student/Senior . $10 Member
This amazing Blues Festival moves from Santa Ana to the Muckenthaler. Their loss is our gain as we host this toe-tapping, family-friendly evening of Southern California’s best in blues music. Click here for more info.
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Day of the Dead Festival/Dia de los Muertes
Supported by grants from The James Irvine Foundation and The National Endowment for the Arts
Thursday . November 1 . 5–9 PM
Free
Our celebration includes Mexican and Mexican–American entertainment, Dia De Los Muertes altars, papel picado (paper cut into elaborate designs), calaveras de azucar (sugar skulls), and all the fun of the holiday. Don’t forget to tour Jose Lozano’s exhibit Open Your Eyes/ Abre Los Ojos exhibit honoring the Mexican state of Michoacan.
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Holiday Festival
Supported by grants from The James Irvine Foundation and The National Endowment for the Arts
Sunday . December 23, 2012 . 12 PM
Free
The Muckenthaler’s annual Holiday Festival features various activities, including home and gallery tours, performances, and an arts & crafts fair. The family-friendly event also provides free art workshops for kids, a children’s play area, and a special appearance by Santa Claus.
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For more information about our performances, galleries, special events, classes, or to purchase tickets please call (866)411-1212 or email info@TheMuck.org
All events rain or shine
