Placer Ukulele Festival
featuring Julie Holloman
Saturday, September 26, 2026
William Jessup University, Rocklin, CA
Get ready to strum, sing, laugh, and connect at the 2026 16th Annual Placer Uke Fest! Whether you’re picking up a ukulele for the very first time or you’ve been playing for years, this fun-filled festival has something for everyone. Enjoy hands-on workshops for all skill levels, jam with fellow music lovers, and soak in the welcoming community spirit that makes Uke Fest such a favorite annual tradition.
This year’s featured concert artist is Julie Holloman, bringing her talent, energy, and love of music to an unforgettable live performance. Festival attendees can also look forward to exciting raffle and door prizes throughout the day, plus convenient lunch options available with ticket purchase.
The 2026 festival will be held at William Jessup University in Rocklin — just minutes from The Strum Shop in Roseville, one of Northern California’s favorite destinations for ukulele enthusiasts.
Come for the music, stay for the community, and celebrate the joy of the ukulele at Placer Uke Fest 2026!
Schedule to be posted soon!
Workshops
The 2025 Placer Uke Fest offers numerous workshops for ALL levels and ages. We have a great lineup of instructors offering their insights and sharing their fundamental techniques to make you a better ukulele player. Whether you are just starting out or have been playing for a while, you'll find our workshops informational and fun!
WORKSHOPS AND INSTRUCTORS TO BE POSTED SHORTLY.
What’s your level?
These ukulele workshop levels have been taken from a magazine article by Heidi Swedberg.
Level 1: Beginner
Welcome! You are a new uke player and have already played with others or taken a few lessons.
The beginning player is new to the uke (1-3 months), knows some basic, first position chords.
You are fluent with (at least) your C, F, and G7, can make chord changes easily as well as keep a beat.
Level 2: Intermediate
Now you’re a player, but chord diagrams over the words are still a must. Your job here is to master B-flat,
get some strums under your belt and grow into your instrument—this is when you truly learn how to practice.
Level 3: Experienced Intermediate
You know a bunch of chords and are ready to use them. Challenge yourself with some exciting techniques,
and maybe venture further up the neck. Be proud of yourself, this is a fine plateau to reach.
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