Come join us at the funnest ukulele fiesta: Strum In The Desert 2025! We will have events and opportunities to bond all weekend, starting on Thursday evening and ending on Sunday morning.
Our event will land on the same weekend as World Ukulele Day, which means we get to celebrate our beautiful instrument together!
The main event will be on Saturday, February 1st, but we will also have other opportunities to share time together.
Early arrivals can attend these events too:
- Thursday night open mic
- Friday morning visit to Salvation Mountain
- Friday lunch hangout
- Sunday coffee & bread farewell
If you buy a ticket for Saturday’s event, here is what is included:
- Goodie bag
- Event t-shirt
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Beverages
- Workshops/classes
- Performances
- Spiral booklet with workshop content
- Photos from event
Where to stay
Stay in Hotels or Airbnbs in El Centro California. Imperial, California is also a good location!
What to bring on Saturday (main event day).
- Bring your instrument! If you can't travel with your instrument, let me know in advance and I will have one for you to borrow here. There will also be ukuleles for sale at the event :)
- Pen/pencil for taking notes
Optional
- Music stand
- Instrument holder/stand
- Other instruments (kazoo, shakers, melodica)
- Cash to shop
- Sheet music to share to jam with friends
Location Information
We are still a few months away from the event, so all of the locations are yet to be confirmed. With that said, here are the tentative locations for each day's event
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Thursday Night Open Mic - Address will be sent to attendees
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Friday Salvation Mountain Trip - Salvation Mountain, 603 Beal Rd, Niland, CA 92257
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Friday Potluck & Open Mic Night - Address will be sent to attendees
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Saturday Strum In The Desert- Address will be sent to attendees
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Sunday Coffee & Donuts- Address will be sent to attendees
Weather/What To Wear
In February, El Centro, California, typically experiences mild and comfortable weather. Average high temperatures during the day are around 72°F (22°C), while nighttime lows can drop to around 46°F (8°C).
Here are some recommendations on what to wear:
Daytime
Nighttime:
- Warmer layers: A heavier sweater or a light jacket to stay warm.
- Long pants and closed-toe shoes for extra warmth.
Footwear:
Accessories:
- Sunglasses and a hat: To protect against the sun, which can still be quite strong during the day.
- Light scarf: If you tend to get cold easily in the evenings.
Dressing in layers is key, as it allows you to adjust to the varying temperatures throughout the day.
