2026 Ramona Earth Day Festival
Entertainment
Live Music
The Garden Variety Band
Haywire Band from Julian
Known for a unique sound blending folk, pop, and psych-rock
Wyatt Willard Trio
First time jazz band for the Festival, led by Wyatt a San Marcos–based saxophonist, pianist, and composer who studied music at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
The Beard & the Bird
Husband and wife duo from Ramona who play western swing, rock, folk and outlaw country
Sam Powell, on guitar
Classic Country and Classic Rock
Earth Day Schedule
SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026 • 11AM – 4PM
10:50 Opening Remarks/Welcome Marie McDonald, M.C.
10:55 Garden Variety Band
11:10 Rose Evans and the Ramona Library Tai Chi Group
11:20 Haywire Band from Julian
12:15 Speaker: Bob Hill, EDCO Disposal, Director of Recycling
12:30 The Beard & The Bird
1:25 Wyatt Willard Trio
2:15 Speaker: Dr. Mandy Morrell, Professor of Sustainability (Plastics)
2:30 Wyatt Willard Trio
3:15 Ramona del Sol Folklórico Dancers
4:00 Farewell Until Next Year!
Plus … all day in the Art Barn: Sam Powell
BEGENT RANCH, 18528 HIGHLAND VALLEY RD., RAMONA, CA
Speakers
Bob Hill EDCO – Recycling
Bob, EDCO’s Director of Recycling and Marketing, has led recycling efforts since 2005, overseeing material recovery, construction debris reuse, and organic waste diversion.
Join him to learn practical ways to reduce waste and protect the environment.
Dr. Mandy Morell
Expert on Sustainability
Special Events
Folklorico del Sol Dancers
Aida Perez and her Ramona Del Sol Folklórico Dancers will perform again at the 5th Annual Ramona Earth Day Festival.
Tai Chi – with Rose Evans
Kids Events
Sustainable Treasure Hunt
Kids go in search of sustainability information by visiting exhibitors’ booths and bringing back information to receive a bag of “loot.”
Nature Kin
A collaborative card game designed by Ramona resident Patrick Coleman and his two young daughters. A Game table will be set up where participants can race to find a home for flora and fauna native to Southern California.
