Can I Purchase Tickets Onsite? 
All ticket sales are handled in advance. We do not accept walk-ups. We will be capping attendance at 220 this year. 

What are the Pass Types and What Do They Include?

Where Do I Pick Up My Badge / Packet?
VIPs can pick up their badges and goodie-bags at the VIP event on Friday, March 20th.
All other badges will be available at the registration booth on Saturday, March 21st at 8:45 a.m.. Please note that badges and festival tickets for the ukulele workshops will not be mailed. 
We sometimes offer badge / t-shirt pick up off-location a week earlier… TBD. 

Do You Offer Refunds?  
Sorry, we do not offer refunds. However, ticket transfers are allowed up to one month before the event. 

Where Will the OC Uke Fest Be Held?
Please visit our location tab for details on our Santa Ana venues. The main festival (ukulele workshops, ukulele marketplace, and main stage performances) will be at the Delhi Center, while the Sunday Evening concert will take place at the nearby Campus JAX venue. Both venues are conveniently located near the John Wayne Airport, the 55, the 405, and the 5!

Do I Need to Know How to Play Ukulele to Enjoy the Festival? 
You'll enjoy the festival more if you are at least an advanced-beginner, and are familiar with the open chord shapes: C, D, Dm, Em, F, G, G7, Am, and E7.  Check out our toolbox page for some instructional videos to help you prepare. 

Is There Saved Seating at the Festival?
There is reserved seating for VIPs during Saturday's daytime and evening performances, as well as Sunday's events. However, there are no reserved seats during the workshops. Please be courteous and leave room for others. If you leave your seat in the ballroom to attend a workshop, please take your belongings with you. If you are attending a workshop in the ballroom, please move to a seat closer to the stage.

Where Can I Find Food During the Festival?   
Lunches will be available for pre-order from Mendocino Farms (deadline March 10, 2026). You are also welcome to bring your own lunch, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages, however, we cannot provide refrigeration. We’ll also have coffee, tea, refreshing drinks, and light snacks for purchase.

Can I Pick Up My Partner's / Friend's Pass at Registration? 
Each registrant must pick up their own pass unless they live in the same household. Please bring a form of I.D.

Can I Purchase a Raffle Ticket?   
Every attendee receives one free raffle ticket for a chance to win prizes during the 4:15 p.m. daytime drawing. You must be present to win. A silent auction will also take place, ending at 4:15 p.m., which helps cover festival costs.

Can I Bring a Guest to the VIP Event?  
Sorry, only VIP ticket holders are allowed entry to the VIP event.

Do I Need to Sign Up for My Chosen Workshops? 
We will send out an email before the festival to gauge workshop interest to better prepare the workshop spaces and chairs. While it's helpful to register for your 3 preferred workshops, it is not required.

Where Can I Pick Up My Handouts and Materials?
All class materials will be projected on large screens in the workshop areas. We will also provide a link to download the materials in advance, allowing you to save them on a tablet or print them at home.

Do I Need to Bring My Own Music Stand or Chair?
No, all class materials will be projected in the classrooms, and all seating is provided by the Delhi Center and Embassy Suites.

What Should I Bring to the Festival? 
Consider bringing a ukulele, tuner, and cash or credit card to support our ukulele marketplace vendors. If you opt out of the lunch box, please bring your own lunch, as we cannot provide refrigeration.

Is Re-Entry Allowed at the Festival? 
Yes, your badge will allow you to come and go at the festival. While the main doors are locked throughout the day, we’ll keep an eye out to let you back in if needed. We encourage you to enjoy the on-site lunch and music.

Parking and Accessibility:
The Delhi Center offers ample parking, including nine handicapped spots, though we recommend carpooling. Overflow parking is available at the church and school on either side of the Delhi Center, as well as free street parking.  There is also a large parking lot behind Campus Jax.

Are Coolers Allowed? 
Small bags and personal coolers (smaller than 12x12) are allowed, but all bags are subject to a security search.

Are Animals Allowed Inside the Festival? 
No, animals are not allowed inside the festival.

Is the Festival All Ages? 
The festival is open to attendees aged 10 and up. Minors (under 18) must be accompanied by a guardian or adult.

Can I Make a Donation?  
Thank you for your generosity! We welcome donations of any size.  Please visit our donation page to contribute.

Can I Donate a Ukulele?
Yes, donated ukuleles will to the OC Children's Therapeutic Arts Center in Santa Ana. We will collect them a the registration table on March 21, 2026. 

Did We Miss Something?
Please email us at info@ocukefest.com with any additional questions or concerns.