❋Where The Funk❋
Down To Funk Festival
YMCA Camp Jones Gulch
La Honda, CA
August 14-16, 2026
The 1st Annual Down To Funk Festival debuts Aug 14th-16th, 2026 at YMCA Camp Jones Gulch in La Honda, California. Deep in the Santa Cruz Mountains of the San Francisco Bay Area, the property encompasses 927 beautiful acres of redwood forests and meadows with plenty of room to ramble, camp, and funk around at your own pace. This unique adult-friendly summer camp-vibe funk festival is sure to provide as much delight and joy as you can fit inside your feel-good-do-good soul.
Festival grounds will open to ticketed patrons at 1pm (PST) on Friday, August 14th and the first performance will begin at 4pm. The last performance will end Sunday at 3pm (PST) and all patrons will depart the grounds by 6pm.
Want to camp close to your car, with a RV/trailer, or in a shared cabin that has showers and bathrooms? We got you! The following lodging upgrades will become available to Early Bird Ticket Holders on Thursday, May 21st and General Admission Ticket Holders on May 28th:
Car Camping ($100) Located in / near Ohlone Village. Limited to 4 people per site using up to a 10'x20' space near the vehicle, which will remain on-site throughout the festival. Portable toilets will be close by. Electricity and potable water will be available throughout the site.
Dry RV / Trailer ($250) Located on Tolowa Ball Field. Limited to 4 people per site using up to a 20’x40’ space. RV/Trailer to be brought by purchaser. Vehicles will remain on-site throughout the festival. Portable toilets will be close by. Electricity and potable water will be available throughout the site.
Community Cabin ($50)
Single funk bunks are available (limit is 2 beds per purchase) in a communal cabin (26 person capacity). Located in North Tolowa. Includes shared bathroom, showers, and AC. Bedding rentals (mattress cover, pillow, linens and comforter) are available for an additional $100 (per bedset).
Cabins ($500, $675, $725) Presently available cabins (more may be released at a later date) are located in North Tolowa, South Tolowa and Ohlone Village. Shared summer camp vibe lodging with double bunkbeds, electricity, bathrooms and showers that accomodate 6-18 people. Include 2 on-site parking passes (vehicles will remain on-site throughout the festival). Bedding rentals (mattress cover, pillow, linens and comforter) are available for an additional $100 (per bedset).
$500 - Cabins w/ 6-12 person capacities. Located in South Tolowa.
$675 - Older cabins w/ 7-14 & 8-16 person capacities. Located in Ohlone Village.
$725 - Newer cabins w/ 8-16 & 9-18 person capacity and air conditioning. Located in North Tolowa area.
Bedding Rental ($100) Bedding Rentals are $100 per bunk and include a mattress cover, pillow and bed linens.
Note that credit card info will be retained for the required security and cleaning deposit. Cabin and bedding rental purchasers will be emailed additional information about this with their cabin assignment.
We are very excited to announce that the DTFF cabins are available now!
Picture yourself enjoying the fest community, and having your own space for you and your crew a short walk away.
These cabins come decked out with bathrooms, showers, power outlets, and even porches! There’s a variety of sizes, sleeping 6 all the way up to 20 folks, so bring your family and friends and make some memories.
This amazing new festival site has so much to offer. These cabins create a funky and fun summer camp atmosphere nestled into the beautiful scenery of the Santa Cruz mountain redwoods. Get your bunk mates and your funk mates all in one place, reserve your cabin today!
Walk-in tent camping is included with all festival tickets and will be available throughout the grounds. All access to bathrooms and showers will also be available within varying proximity to where campers settle. Please reference the map provided for approximate locations of all available amenities.
Wondering about parking? We understand and are mindfully creating a registration → parking → settle-in flow that will work as smoothly and stress free as possible. The walking grounds are spacious but parking will be snug so please plan to carpool if you can and when you’re ready, the following parking passes are available to purchase:
Off-site Parking ($10) Off-site parking spots located on Pescadero Rd. Shuttles will be available to access them.
On-site’ish Parking ($20) Technically walking distance but more like a short hike, these on-site’ish parking spots are located in the Coyote Bowl area. Shuttles will be available to access them.
Communal meals (menus coming soon) with dietary accommodations (vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free available upon advance) will be included in the ticket price. All patron meals will be prepared and served by the YMCA Camp Jones Gulch kitchen crew in the dining hall: Friday Dinner, Saturday Brunch and Dinner, and Sunday Brunch.
Patrons are welcome to bring their own food and non-alcohol beverages. Food vendors will be available to ensure there are options in-between and after the communal dining hall meals.
It is best to be prepared for all types of weather at camp. Layering is the best way to be prepared for the changing temperatures. The weather conditions can be very unpredictable so be prepared. The following is a suggested list of items to bring to camp. Remember that camp is a great place to wear old, comfortable clothes.
Please mark all of your belongings with your name. Lost and found items will be held by YMCA for 1 week, after which they will be donated to charity. Arrangements can be made for pick up of lost & found items from the camp administration office.
Worth noting is that Down To Funk Volunteers and Pedi-Cabbers will help Patrons however possible with moving throughout the grounds over the weekend and packing in / out of their camping or lodging locations.
Recommended items to pack, include:
water bottle
warm sleeping bag or bedding
pillow
long pants
sweatshirts
warm jacket
T-shirts
shorts
long sleeve shirt
undergarments
socks
2 pairs shoes (boots if rainy weather)
pajamas
2 towels
lip balm
Toiletries: soap, washcloth, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo/conditioner, brush or comb, deodorant
hand sanitizer
rain gear or poncho
sun screen
flashlight & extra batteries
sunglasses
day pack
necessary medication
hat or cap with brim
Due to the fairly narrow walking pathways throughout the Festival Grounds, and in an effort to reduce tripping hazards, bicycles and scooters will not be allowed. Pull carts will be though!
Due to YMCA Camp Jones Gulch’s vast forest acreage and the ever-present threat of fire danger, fires are permitted only in designated campfire circles and indoor fireplaces around grounds. Any type of portable bbq, heaters, fire pits, and flammable liquids will be strictly prohibited.
Note every patron purchasing tickets will be responsible for securely signed liability waivers for every member of their group before arrival. For minor children, it is the responsibility of the group leader to secure a liability waiver that is signed by the legal parent/guardian. A copy of this waiver is available here. Down To Funk Festival will collect these if need be upon check-in.
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