BLUE JAY JAZZ FESTIVAL 2026

August 27 & 28
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY

Gates Open: 5:00 pm
Showtime: 6:00 pm
Showtime: 7:30 pm 

LOCATION:
Arrowhead Lake Association’s Tavern Bay Beach Club
28399 N Shore Rd, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352

This is a fun filled outdoor, open-air festival. Tables with tablecloths and chairs are provided with admission. We are introducing the Blue Jay Jazz Festival Wine Garden! Come by for a bottle or glass from Sycamore Ranch Winery & Cidery. Sycamore has won dozens of awards for its world-class offerings in just the past few years. Drop in and say hi to winemakers Richard and Elizabeth Krumwiede.

Information specific to Thursday & Friday’s events:

Food & Beverages:
BRING YOUR PICNIC FOOD AND BEVERAGES.
Adult beverages are allowed.
No food is sold – you must bring your own.
Tables with tablecloths and chairs are provided.

BRING A COAT & FLASHLIGHT

Parking: No parking in Tavern Bay Beach Club parking lot. There are several ALA authorized lots near the venue. Parking attendants will assist and direct guests to designated parking areas. Handicapped, special needs assisted parking available (notify attendant upon arrival). Guests can also drop off individuals or picnic supplies. No waiting allowed.

Check-in: For tickets purchased online at Ticket Leap, please print out the ticket prior to your arrival for prompt scanning. Check in at walk-in gate near ALA’s East Parking Lot.

August 29
SATURDAY

Gates Open: 4:00 pm
Showtime: 4:40 pm
Showtime: 6:00 pm 

LOCATION:
San Moritz Lodge
24640 San Moritz Drive, Crestline, CA 92325

Information specific to Saturday’s event:

This is a fun filled indoor party. Tables with tablecloths and chairs are provided with admission.

Food & Beverages available for purchase (CASH ONLY).

NO HOST CASH BAR by The Bear Claw
Including wine, cocktails and refreshing nonalcoholic beverages.

SNACK FOOD: Charcuterie Box by Ash Farms

PARKING: FREE EVENT GUEST PARKING LOT. Parking lot adjacent to the San Moritz Lodge for event guests. There is also paid parking in several surrounding parking lots.

Check-in: Level entry from parking area
For tickets purchased online at Ticket Leap, please print out the ticket prior to your arrival for prompt scanning. Check in at walk-in gate.

No outside food or drink allowed. No early seating. Guests not allowed in venue prior to 4:00 p.m.

Thank You to Our Festival Partners

Supporters & Donors

Major Sponsors: The Mountain News, Arrowhead Lake Association, Paul Steffen, and the Bill and Dinah Ruch Family Foundation. Festival Partners: Yamaha, Arrowhead Premier Properties, Inland Empire Health Plan, Dr. Philip M. Nisco, Arrowhead Arts Association, Jensen’s Fine Foods, The Lake House, Vista | Sotheby’s International Realty, Alpine Mountaineer News, and Diligent Investments. Rotary of Lake Arrowhead, Lake Arrowhead Pizza & Arcade, San Bernardino County Supervisor-Dawn Rowe, Women’s Club of Lake Arrowhead, Four Seasons Landscape & Garden Center, Rim of the World School District, Prime Properties, Jeff Grotewold – Carpet Station, LuluBelle’s Coffee House & Bakery.

Support the Blue Jay Jazz Foundation

We know times are challenging, and we are grateful to each of you for sticking by us. Our education programs provide annual jazz education scholarships, awards, instrument lending and live performance opportunities for students and other young people in the San Bernardino Mountain communities. We also believe that festivals in general, and the Blue Jay Jazz Festival specifically, are an incredible gathering of community around amazing music – it brings joy to our lives, and solace to our souls.

Donate Today

We ask you to consider supporting
the Blue Jay Jazz Foundation today
with a donation – so we can bring live
music to you now and for years to come.