Sutter Creek Events

The Historic Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival

August 8–10, 2025 | Downtown Sutter Creek, CA

Step back in time and experience the toe-tapping joy of America’s original music craze—Ragtime! Now in its 27th year, the Historic Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival brings three days of spirited live music, featuring the best in Ragtime, Boogie Woogie, Stride, and Early Jazz, right to the heart of charming Sutter Creek.

What to Expect

• Top-Tier Talent: Enjoy performances by celebrated pianists and musicians from across the U.S., including:

  • Frederick Hodges

  • Carl Sonny Leyland (Boogie Woogie Hall of Fame inductee)

  • Paul Orsi

  • Danny Coots (drummer extraordinaire)

  • Jeff Barnhart

  • Squeek Steele (Guinness World Record holder for most piano songs played from memory)

  • Matt Tolentino (versatile accordionist)

  • Pacific Coast Ragtime Orchestra

  • The Key System Rhythm Ramblers

  • The Free Badge Serenaders

  • Amador Clarinet Quartet
    …and many more!

• Festival Favorites: Many returning performers have called this their favorite festival in the country—bringing a mix of professional and youth talent that keeps the music fresh and inspiring.

Schedule Highlights

• Friday, August 8

  • Festival opens at 4 PM

  • Performances begin across 8 downtown venues

• Saturday, August 9

  • Evening Concert

  • Jam sessions, duets, and special performances throughout the day

• Sunday, August 10

  • Youth Concert featuring 10 young pianists

  • Finale Concert

  • Silent Movies with live piano accompaniment

Scholarships for Young Talent

• $1,000 Youth Performance Scholarship

• NEW: $2,500 Tom Brier Scholarship for aspiring musicians aged 16–22 pursuing music as a future career

New This Year: Festival App

Download our Festival App (available July 1st) on your mobile phone or tablet for:

• Full event schedule

• Venue map & directions

• Artist bios

• Local attractions

• Festival updates and more!

Festival Venues Along Main Street

• Hotel Sutter

• Choc-O-Latte

• Sina’s Backroads

• Brinnwood Inn

• Le Mulet Rouge Tasting Room

• Community Center

• Bubbles Wine Bar

• City Hall Auditorium (Festival Headquarters)

Festival Info & Sales Table: Located in front of City Hall Auditorium. Opens Friday at 2 PM and remains open during festival hours all weekend.

️ Tickets & Merchandise

• Festival badges, T-shirts, CDs, music folios, and Ragtime fedoras available at the sales table and online.

• Proceeds support our talented performers, youth scholarships, and the future of the festival.

Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just curious, stop by and get hooked on Ragtime—America’s joyful turn-of-the-century sound!

Learn more: www.historicsuttercreekragtimefestival.com
Call: 209-304-0835
Email: historicsuttercreekragtime@gmail.com