1st Annual Ukulele Festival
Oct 8, 2024 | Calimesa, CA
Come join more than 150 ukulele players from throughout the Inland Empire for a festive day of playing and singing. Play some old favorites and learn some new ones. Admission includes program/song book, swag bag, and door prize ticket for our line-up of great prizes!
About Uke-A-Chella
Hosted by Yucaipa Ukes, this first annual festival will take place on October 8th, 2024 from 9:30am to 2:30pm at Plantation On The Lake Recreation Center in Calimesa California.
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.
We’re nearly sold out!
Registration is now only open to members of the clubs listed on the homepage below and their approved guests.
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 a lunchtime drawing you don’t want to miss!
Schedule
October 8, 2024
8:45 am
Check-In
Pick up your swag bag 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
Peggy Rockwell
Peggy will sing the first verse as a solo then we will all join together to finish the song.
2:30 PM
Festival Wrap
Registered 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
Plantation on the Lake Recreation Center
10691 Desert Lawn Drive
Calimesa, CA 92320
Follow entrance 1/2 mile to large building on the right.
Meeting Space
9,500 square feet to spread out comfortably. Dining tables set up and ready for your carry-in lunches. Outdoor lawns for picnic-style use, if desired.
Limited no-fee parking on site. Carpooling recommended!
Admission $15
Registered club* members, please sign up below or through your group leaders. Either option will reserve your seat, swag bag, and program/song book. Your club leader will give you your wristband approximately September 1. You will receive your door prize ticket at the door so come early enough to set up and check in.
Individuals or those in non-registered* clubs, please sign up below. This will reserve your seat, swag bag, and program/song book. You will pay at the door and receive your door prize ticket on October 8. Be sure to allow some time to check in.
*Registered Clubs are listed further above on this page.
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 October 8, 2024! Most songs will only need a few chords with some songs having a bit more challenge.
You know you want to come!
Our Current Sponsors
Uke-A-Chella extends its heartfelt thanks to our generous sponsors whose support makes this event possible. Please thank them by checking out their websites (click logo) and considering their products for yourself.
Ukulele Donors: Duke Banjo Ukuleles, Enya Music, Kala Brand Music Co., Bertrand's Music, Island Bazaar, 951 Ukulele, IB Music Center, and Beaumont Music Center
Accessories Donors: Kamaka Hawaii, D'Addario, Ernie Ball, K-Stand, IB Music Center, Worth Strings, and Quilts and Ukuleles.
Local Business/Services Donors: Blue Triton Brands, Arrowhead Water, Starbucks Cherry Valley Blvd, Starbucks Calimesa Blvd, Stater Bros Markets Calimesa, Lithopass Printing, StickerYou, Titan Real Estate Group, Grand Party Rentals, Set Free Ministries, and Twin Graphics.
Swag-Bag Discount Offers: Duke Banjo Ukuleles, K-Stand, Deering Banjo Ukuleles, Beaumont Music Center, and Psalm 33 Music.
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