The Happy Face Music Festival is an annual Memorial Day weekend concert in Simi Valley, put on by the Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise, with tribute bands, food, and drinks, and proceeds going to local charities and international causes. It’s named after Simi Valley’s Happy Face Hill, which the Simi Sunrise Rotary Club looks after. I spent the day at the 2023 festival, and the community had a blast.
Who played at the 2023 festival?
- The Spazmatics
- The fABBA Show (an ABBA tribute)
- The Yacht Groove
- Barry Keenan
- Invisible Poet Kings
- Kelly’s Lot
Who runs the Happy Face Music Festival?
The Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise produces the festival, and its proceeds benefit dozens of local charities and international causes. In early 2024, the Rotarians even kicked off that year’s festival, themed “American Love, British Beats,” by dancing to “Twist and Shout.” That video is below.
Where is it held?
Recent festivals have been at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 E. Los Angeles Avenue in Simi Valley, on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend.
Planning to go?
The lineup, ticket prices, and age rules change each year. Recent festivals have been 21 and over, so check happyfacemusicfest.com for this year’s details before you buy tickets.
Watch the 2024 kickoff
Simi Sunrise Rotary Happy Face Music Festival 2024 Pre-Party
Frequently asked questions
When is the Happy Face Music Festival?
It’s held on Memorial Day weekend, usually the Saturday. Check happyfacemusicfest.com for this year’s date.
Where is the Happy Face Music Festival held?
Recent festivals have been at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 E. Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley.
Who benefits from the Happy Face Music Festival?
The Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise puts it on, and proceeds benefit local charities and international causes.
Why is it called the Happy Face Music Festival?
It’s named after Simi Valley’s Happy Face Hill, a local landmark the Simi Sunrise Rotary Club maintains.
Filmed May 2023 and February 2024 by Steve Hise for Simi On Video. Festival details from the Conejo Valley Guide. Running a community event in Simi Valley? Send me a message on Instagram.
