June 2025 Update:
New Venue and General Information:
October 10, 11, 12 2025
Free entrance, Free Parking
NEW: We are adding a second gate to the parking area for separate entrance and exits, to relieve some of the traffic congestion.
Location: Harmony, CA (Population 18)
This is approximately 5 miles south of Cambria, CA on Highway 1
Did you know: the Big Sur Jade Festival is an annual fundraising event, each year we provide summer grants to the students of Pacific Valley school. Past recipients of the money we have raised also include the Big Sur Fire Brigade and other local organizations.
We feature the best Jade and lapidary artists from around the country and beyond, world class musicians, drum circles every morning, and much more including and especially you!
Please consider leaving a donation at any of our collection buckets at the festival.
Donations also accepted by PayPal, scan the QR Code\image below on this page !
We are always looking for volunteers to sign up, see the contact us page for more info.
We'll see you soon again in Harmony, CA !!
Your contributions to the South Coast Community Land Trust will help us to meet our goals and continue supporting the students of Pacific Valley School and other local organizations.
Features jade and other lapidary arts by vendors from the USA, Canada, & New Zealand
in one of the largest lapidary shows of its type in the world
Demonstrations and Lectures are also free
Raises funds for the students of the Pacific Valley School, the South Coast Community Land Trust, and other local community organizations.
World-class musicians create the atmosphere at our family-oriented event.
All are welcome to join the drum circle which starts each morning.
The festival also features selected art and fine food vendors.