In addition to all the art, art demos, activities for kids, food and coffee trucks, and the margaritas, the Chico ART Festival will feature music and dance on the main stage with tables and a margarita bar under a big tent outdoors at St John’s Episcopal Church, 2341 Floral Ave, in Chico.  

Here is our Live Music & Dance Line Up:

Friday, May 10 | Festival Hours – 4 pm to 8:30 pm
Art Booths open at 4 pm and close at 8 pm

Friday, May 10 | 6:00 pm |  SOUL POSSE
SOUL POSSE loves playing music together, and surprising us with new songs at all of their Dance Parties! ‘Rev’ Nels Corwin on vocals & harmonicas has fun using special effects on his harmonicas to replicate horns and organ sounds! Sugar St. George sings and plays bass on a keytar, which offers very classic and also some fun funky sounds! Andrew Wong sings and plays a great variety of guitar styles such as Santana, Bluesy Slide, Wah Wah, ZZtop, Jazz, Country, etc. He is also a professional soundman providing state-of-the-art PA systems. With 3 singers SOUL POSSE offers a nice blend of harmonies and a fun variety of singing styles. The heartbeat of SOUL POSSE is Rich Braley on drums! – Plan to sing along and bring your dancing shoes…

Friday, May 10 | 8:00 pm | Fire Dancing with Alaya Crystal Dance and Friends
When the art booths close at 8 pm… Be prepared to be dazzled with an illuminating fire dancing show by Alaya Crystal and Friends!  From magical wings, whimsical umbrellas, to fun dance choreography with a variety of fire props, and streaking balls of fire, Alaya Crystal and Dancing Light Arts will give a fun and inspiring dance performance for a memorable close to Friday’s festivities at the Chico Art Festival! – Last year fire dancing was amazing – Do not miss this uplifting event!

Saturday, May 11 | Festival Hours – 10 am to 4 pm

Saturday, May 11 | 11:00 am |  Loki Miller | Blues Guitar
Loki Miller takes art seriously, but not too seriously, as the case may be. He plays from his heart, and is desperately in need of love, just like everyone else. Loki Miller began studying the guitar at the age of 10. Since then, he has played well over 1,000 concerts and continues to share his passion for music, particularly the blues, with anyone who will listen. 

Saturday, May 11 | 2:00 pm |  Los Caballitos de la Cancion
A group of musicians of varying musical background coming together to play Latin music that makes you dance, sing, laugh, cry… with all the passion that emanates from this rich musical genre. Los Caballitos was formed by Jo Chavez in 2012 and in its new revival the group still retains several of its original members. They are all committed to the drive of this music. – Get ready to have fun, have a margarita and dance!

Plus a smaller group will be playing music at the festival…