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The Ecology Center x Music Never Stopped
A celebration of the community and culture of the Grateful Dead
Our inaugural Day of Dead was more than just special, it was a deeply moving experience for all of us. As a community, we gathered to honor the music that encourages us to approach life with kindness and generosity. And now we’re honored to do it all again!
Join us for a community gathering at our Day of Dead May the Fourth festival, a Grateful Dead-inspired event featuring live music, vendors, a children’s Grateful Camp & more. Let the good times roll in the spirit of peace, love, and fantastic food!
Music / Mason’s Children, Sunstroke Serenaders & Shakedown String Band
Vendor Village / Shakedown Street Lot Vendors
Drinks / Local Beer & Wine
Food / Peace Pizza & Campesino Cafe
Time / 11am – 8pm
Tickets $10 / Required for entry, (Children under 2 are free)
Parking & Transportation
We anticipate a lot of friends and families joining us! We highly recommend arriving via rideshare or public transit. We are 1.3 miles walking or biking from the San Juan Capistrano train station. The 91 bus takes you to the corner of Del Obispo and Camino del Avion (a short walk from the farm).
Please obey all parking signs, as we cannot take responsibility for off-site citations or towing.
Parking will be available in the following locations:
Food & Bev
No outside food or beverage please. We will have various food and beverage options including Peace Pizza and Grilled Cheese Cafe (with ingredients from The Ecology Center.
We’ll also have multiple breweries, hard kombucha, and non alcoholic options for purchase.
ID’s will be checked for adult beverages.
Credit cards and exact cash will be accepted.
We will have water stations but no single use cups – please bring an empty reusable bottle for water refill.
Children’s Activities
As a family farm, we highlight the kid’s experience. We’ll have free Eco-Tots activities throughout the day for children 1-5 years old and a special Grateful Camp in 45 min sessions throughout the day for the older children.
Vendors
There will be 15 Dead-inspired vendors in our Shakedown Street vendor village. Please check them out and support the local artisans!
Rules
The Ecology Center is a family-friendly environment. We appreciate you keeping the space drug and smoke free. We will be asking those who break the rules to leave.
Low-back chairs are allowed.
We all enjoy a good local beverage, but this is not the environment for over-consumption. Please enjoy tastefully.
No outside food or beverage
Pets
Please DO NOT bring your dogs (or any pets) as they will not be let in, for the safety of your pet and our community. Registered Service animals (not emotional support animals) are permitted.
Rain
The forecast looks good for Saturday, so we’re all set to party. If there is last minute heavy rain scheduled for Saturday we will postpone and communicate further updates.
