2nd Annual Ukulele Festival
May 5, 2026 | Yucaipa, CA
Come join 170 ukulele players from throughout the Inland Empire who are coming together for a festive day of playing and singing. Just like last time, there will be see some old favorites but you’ll also learn some new songs.
Admission includes program/song book, swag bag, and door prize ticket for our line-up of great prizes!
REGISTRATION WITH YOUR CLUB LEADER TO BEGIN MARCH 1.
About Uke-A-Chella
Hosted by Yucaipa Ukes, this first second festival is set to take place on Tuesday, May 5th from 9:30am to 2:30pm at the Yucaipa Performing Arts Center.
Participants come from senior ukulele clubs throughout the Inland Empire to “strum and sing” together.
Registered clubs will perform two songs and share three more so everyone has plenty of time to participate.
Registration will open Monday, March 1st.
You will sign up and pay your club leader.
Opportunity drawings throughout the day have been funded by our fabulous sponsors. Must be present to win.
Bring your own lunch and relax at provided tables. Includes afternoon drawings you won’t want to miss!
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Schedule
May 5, 2026
8:30 am
Check-In
Pick up your booklet and water and set up your gear.
9:30 am
Welcome
Roger Bowman
Welcome, Prayer, and Flag Salute to get us started.
9:45 am
A.M. Session
Club Leaders
Registered clubs to perform 1 number and lead 2 shared songs.
12:00 PM
Lunch Break
Time may be adjusted to fit schedule
1:00 pm
P.M. Session
Club Leaders
Registered clubs to perform 1 number and share 1 song.
2:15 pm
Opportunity Drawing
Michelle Althiser
Pull out your tickets for our final drawings of the day! Must be present to win.
2:25 PM
Closing Song
Everyone
Right after the grand prize is awarded, we’ll sing a rousing song.
2:30 PM
Festival Wrap
Roger Bowman &
Jennifer Robbins-Behn
Invited Groups
Yucaipa Ukes
Yucaipa, CA
Loma Linda Ukulele Strummers
Loma Linda, CA
Fallbrook Ukulele Strummers
Fallbrook, CA
La Sierra Strummers
Riverside, CA
Rancho Cucamonga Strummers
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Desert Strummers
Palm Desert, CA
Trilogy Ukulele Club
Corona, CA
Where It’s At
Yucaipa Performing Arts Center
12062 California Street
Yucaipa, CA 92399
At the corner of California at Yucaipa Blvd. Parking is off of California on Acacia St.
Carpooling is recommended to ensure great parking for everyone.
Admission $30
Registration through your club leader is open March 1. We will pick up sign-up sheets and money from your club meeting in Mid-March and again in April if spots remain.
Spaces are limited and will go fast.
Late registrations are online-only and will incur Ticketmaster fees.
All Ukes Welcome!
Ukes of all sizes, tunings, makes and models along with the humans who love them are welcome one and all. Even if you don’t have a ukulele, you’re welcome too!
Beginners and afficionados and everyone in between come play and sing with us on Tuesday May 5th 2026! Most songs will only need a few chords with some songs having a bit more challenge.
You know you want to come!
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