Stone Soup Music Festival, Food & Street Fair

04/07/2026

Calling all creators, makers, and vendors… Stone Soup is cooking 🍲

Vendor applications are now open for the Stone Soup Music Festival & Street Fair, happening August 29–30, 2026 in Grover Beach.

This long-running Central Coast tradition brings together live music, local flavor, and a vibrant mix of vendors—from artists and makers to nonprofits, retail booths, and food vendors.

We’re looking for unique goods, creative experiences, and community-minded vendors who want to be part of a weekend that draws thousands.

✔ Two full days of live music and foot traffic
✔ Engaged, community-focused audience
✔ A chance to showcase what makes you you

If you’ve got something to share, we’ve got a place for you.

Apply today and be part of the recipe.
Vendor Info: https://clarkcenter.org/about/stone-soup-vendor-information/

Get right to the application: https://clarkcenter.org/stone-soup-vendor-application/

01/01/2026

Stone Soup is what happens when a community shows up.

This is a small thank you to everyone who joined us for Stone Soup Music Festival & Street Fair by The Clark Center. To the performers, vendors, volunteers, sponsors, and every person who came out to dance, listen, eat, and connect — this weekend happened because of you.

No speeches. Just moments, memories, and shared joy.
We’re grateful, and we can’t wait to do it again on August 29-30, 2026.
We'll see you there! 💛

08/24/2025

🌙 The sun’s going down, but the party’s not stopping! Here’s how we close out Saturday at Stone Soup:

🍑 6:30 PM – Peach and the Jam (Mechanics Bank 9th Street Stage)
🎶 7:30 PM – The Molly Ringwald Project (Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Ramona Ave Stage)

And don’t forget — tomorrow morning kicks off with the Mardi Paws Dog Parade 🐾 at 10:30 AM.

It’s been an incredible day already…
👉 What’s been your favorite set, or the tastiest thing you ate today? 😋

🎤 See the full Stone Soup lineup & vendors: https://clarkcenter.org/stone-soup-lineup/

08/23/2025

🎸 The energy is rolling strong at Stone Soup! Here’s what’s coming up this afternoon:

🎤 2:30 PM – Critical Mass (Mechanics Bank 9th Street Stage)
🌊 3:30 PM – Riff Tide (Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Ramona Ave Stage)
🤠 4:30 PM – Monte Mills & The Lucky Horseshoe Band (Mechanics Bank 9th Street Stage, sponsored by Bette Kulp)
🔥 5:30 PM – Carbon City Lights (Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Ramona Ave Stage)

It’s a wall-to-wall afternoon of rock, funk, country, and indie jams.
👉 Still shaking your groove thang, or saving your dance moves for later? 💃🕺

🎤 See the full Stone Soup lineup & vendors: https://clarkcenter.org/stone-soup-lineup/

08/23/2025

🎉 Good morning, Grover Beach — Stone Soup has begun! 🎶

We’re starting the party with a full lineup of music and dance:

✨ 10:00 AM – Youth Dance Showcase (Mechanics Bank 9th Street Stage)
Featuring local talent from FLEX Performing Arts & The Studio of Performing Arts (SOPA)

🌞 11:30 AM – Ras Danny & The Reggae All-Stars (Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Ramona Ave Stage)

🥁 12:30 PM – Samba Loca (Mechanics Bank 9th Street Stage)

🌺 1:30 PM – Hālau Hula Nā Mele O Ke Kai & Na Hoa Aloha (Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Ramona Ave Stage)

The stages are set, the food is hot, and the vibes are good.
👉 What’s the first thing you’re grabbing to eat today? 🍲

🎤 See the full Stone Soup lineup & vendors: https://clarkcenter.org/stone-soup-lineup/

08/22/2025

🎉🚨 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🚨🎉
(Don't skip the disclaimer at the end)

We’ve got a very serious contest for you, party people:
1️⃣ How excited are you for Stone Soup?
2️⃣ Who are you bringing?
3️⃣ What’s the first thing you’re doing when you get there?

Answer all three in the comments 👇 for your chance to win… 🥁 …
✨FREE TICKETS to Stone Soup Music Festival & Street Fair!✨

Yep, that’s right — winners get to experience TWO full days of live music, food, shopping, and dancing in beautiful Grover Beach. 🕺🍲💃

😏 Now the fine print (don’t skip it, lawyers worked really hard on this):
Stone Soup Music Festival & Street Fair is a FREE event. Everyone who attends automatically wins. Limit one free good time per person, but bring your friends for unlimited fun. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by boringness.

🎶 Full lineup & vendor info: https://clarkcenter.org/stone-soup-lineup/

08/22/2025

Let's give another shout out to our Saturday night 80's Party Band, The Molly Ringwald Project! - They take the Ramona Avenue (Arroyo Grande Community Hospital) Stage at 7:30pm!!

🕶️ Break out the neon, tease that hair, and grab your leg warmers... Saturday night at Stone Soup is going full 80’s! 🎶

At 7:30pm, The Molly Ringwald Project takes the stage, serving up all your favorite hits from the decade of mixtapes, MTV, and totally rad dance moves. Think sing-along anthems, outrageous outfits, and enough nostalgia to make your Walkman jealous.

📅 Saturday, August 23 — don’t miss the ultimate throwback party!
🎤 See the full band lineup, vendors, and more: https://clarkcenter.org/stone-soup-lineup/

08/22/2025

🌴 Sunday, Aug 24 (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM) – Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Ramona Ave Stage
Close out the festival with Eric Cotton & One Love Bomb — Cali reggae legends bringing smooth grooves and soulful roots rhythms since the ’80s. Sponsored by Susan Rodriguez State Farm Insurance, this is the perfect feel-good sendoff to the weekend.
🎤 See the full Stone Soup lineup & vendors: https://clarkcenter.org/stone-soup-lineup/

08/22/2025

Mestizo ☀️ Sunday, Aug 24 (4:00 PM – 5:00 PM) – Mechanics Bank 9th Street Stage
Mestizo delivers a dynamic fusion of Latin styles — from norteñas and cumbias to modern ballads and banda. A cultural journey through sound that keeps the energy high and the feet moving.
🎤 Full lineup & vendor info: https://clarkcenter.org/stone-soup-lineup/

08/21/2025

🌍 Sunday, Aug 24 (3:00 PM – 4:00 PM) – Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Ramona Ave Stage
Sebastián Natal & the Candombe Septet bring a global blend of Candombe, tango, salsa, and jazz straight from Uruguay to Grover Beach. World-class musicianship and infectious rhythms make this a must-see set.
🎤 See the full Stone Soup lineup & vendors: https://clarkcenter.org/stone-soup-lineup/

08/21/2025

Ichimi Daiko 🥁 Sunday, Aug 24 (2:00 PM – 3:00 PM) – Mechanics Bank 9th Street Stage
Feel the power of Ichimi Daiko and their precision Japanese Taiko drumming. Thunderous rhythms, cultural artistry, and a performance you’ll feel in your chest — don’t miss this one-of-a-kind experience.
🎤 Full lineup & vendor info: https://clarkcenter.org/stone-soup-lineup/