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The 2026 West Coast Ragtime Festival is in the works! We have a new venue, more space and are sure you will love it!

Keep an eye on our website and socials for continued info on the
2026 West Coast Ragtime Festival.

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LATEST NEWS...

  • Leyland & Coots California Tour 2026

    Leyland and Coots

    Piano virtuoso Carl Sonny Leyland and renowned Jazz drummer Danny Coots are on a summer California tour!  See them for an gathering of boogie, blues, rags, stride, early jazz, and swing. Leyland’s dazzling command of the keyboard is complemented by Coots and his precision percussion — with only his humor being off-beat. Great playing, good spirits, and music that makes sitting still impossible. 

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  • Rooms Now Available!

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    Order Your Festival Badge today!

    Festival badges are now on sale. Also, check out the latest performer list on the festival page.

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    Rooms now available for booking!

    This year, we're happy to be at a brand new venue!  More space, easy access and closer to the Bay Area.

    Book your room early! Special rate rooms for the festival will go quickly!

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  • Get Ready! - Festival 2026

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The West Coast Ragtime Society is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization established for the preservation and promotion of Ragtime and vintage American music.

The Society produces the world's premiere annual ragtime festival in the Sacramento / Northern California region, the ragtime capital of the world! There's lots and lots of great music from the finest musicians and groups from the U.S. and other countries, spread over three days in convenient multiple venues, including dancing, all at a very reasonable price. This well-managed festival can proudly state that no other festival offers such a terrific program!