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That's a wrap,

funksters.

The 1st Annual Down To Funk Festival is in the books — 19 bands, three stages, community brunch and dinner together, and cool nights under the redwoods.

Thank you for getting down with us. Now we build 2027.

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CAN YOU DIG IT?

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19 BANDS

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3 STAGES

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VINYL DJS

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4 COMMUNAL MEALS

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CAN YOU DIG IT? ★ 19 BANDS ★ 3 STAGES ★ VINYL DJS ★ 4 COMMUNAL MEALS ★

Where to now?

The funk doesn't stop when the festival does. Look back at year one, read what we're thinking between festivals, or put your weight behind the next one.

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2026 Recap

19 bands, 3 stages, 4 communal meals, 400 people digging the funk in the California redwoods. Check out photos, the full lineup, and what we learned.

SEE RECAP →

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The Groove

Our new blog. Artist spotlights, funk history, and notes from the year between festivals

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Down To Funk Festival Interview with Winter Williams 2026 on KBCZ Boulder Creek
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We asked the people building Down To Funk Festival what it actually means to them — the music, the gathering, the reason any of this is worth doing. Here's what they told us.

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This Is Just the Beginning — Help Us Build It
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This Is Just the Beginning — Help Us Build It
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"We built Down To Funk Festival as a community event, and we welcome everybody. Tell your friends!" That's the whole pitch, really. But it's worth saying more.

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