Terrapin Family Band, David Nelson Band & BERTHA: Grateful Drag Lead Dead On The Creek 20th Anniversary Lineup

Dead On The Creek 2026 takes place June 11 – 14 at Black Oak Ranch in Laytonville, California, featuring headliners The Terrapin Family Band, David Nelson Band, BERTHA: Grateful Drag, Jackie Greene & Friends and Moonalice. The four-day festival marks the event’s 20th anniversary celebration.

Stu Allen and Elliott Peck will join The Terrapin Family Band as special guests during their performance. Additional artists on the 2026 lineup include Reflections, Painted Mandolin, Hattie And Joe Craven, Hartle Gold Band and Old & in the New Way.

Dead On The Creek ran for seventeen years in a Mendocino watershed backyard, building a reputation for its intimate, all-inclusive atmosphere. After a multi-year break, the festival has found new life at Black Oak Ranch in Laytonville, California, maintaining the close-knit character that defined its original run. The event caps attendance to keep fans near the stage and reduce lines for amenities.

The festival experience includes on-site camping with every pass, along with food and beverage vendors, tie-dye workshops, kids’ programming, yoga sessions, creek access, glamping options, and a curated selection of craft vendors. Attendees can take refuge from the sun beneath a custom-built shade structure or the ranch’s towering oak trees, which also provide a scenic setting for camping.

Early bird tickets are on sale now.