🌵⭐️🌎 MALIBU CREEK ST PK/ M*A*S*H*/ 🪕🎻BANJO FIDDLE FEST @ KING GILLETTE RANCH

We'll hike Straight to the MASH Site & then go to the 🪕🎻**Topanga Banjo Fiddle Festival** for 🍔 Food, 🎵 Music, 🕺💃🏽Dancing and 😜Shenannigans!
*no extras, so we can head to the Festival. Buy tickets HERE PROMO CODE: SMHIKER (All Caps!)

Fun Promo Video!

Tickets go on sale Monday, March 2, 2026.
HURRY! We were given a very limited quantiy of Tickets at $30 each (plus a nominal fee). Normally $50+ fees, they gave us a generous discount.
https://my805tix.com/e/topangabanjofiddle/tickets?p=SMHIKER
PROMO CODE: SMHIKER (ALL CAPS)
*** IMPORTANT: This is only good for the month of March, afterwich the price will increase. This discount is only good for the Adult tickets and does not apply for VIP, or any other type of ticket. ***
CAUTION!!! not to select the Contestant tickets, otherwise you will be expected to perform on stage!

STOP 1) MALIBU CREEK STATE PARK is where they filmed MASH, "Planet of the Apes" and a gazillion other movies...Click HERE for MASH VIDEO

• Google Maps to Malibu Creek State Park HERE
• START TIME: We usually wait 15 minutes grace, but please try to arrive early.
• DISTANCE: We'll be hiking ~ 4 1/2 miles ROUND-TRIP to the MASH filming site. Slight elevation gain. GREAT FOR BEGINNERS!!!
• ELEVATION: 358 ft
• PARKING: FEE AREA - it was $12 last time I was there. Park in the 2nd BIGGER Lot. Not the first lot.
• FREE PARKING: Alternately, arrive 15 - 20 minutes earlier to park on the corner of Mulholland & Las Virgenes / Malibu Canyon & walk in.
• *MORE FREE PARKING: California public library-card holders can check out the California State Library Parks Pass via their local public library. See link for details!
• **MORE FREE PARKING: Park at King Gillete Ranch for the Banjo Festival for FREE. Then walk across the Street. LINK for details.
• MEETING LOCATION: Meet at the Picnic Bench / Restroom in the 2nd BIGGER Lower Parking lot. Google Maps Here
• WHERE TO FIND US: Look for the large group of people by the bathroom.
• CELL SERVICE: 📞 very few bars.
• RESTROOMS: FlushToilets and Sink with Running Water
• DOGS: We love Fido, but sadly, no Dogs allowed on Hiking Trails in State Parks. (See link for details and guidelines).
• Service animals* are allowed in areas open to the public; however, misrepresenting a dog as a service animal is considered a misdemeanor.
• Last year someone brought their dog and claimed service animimal to the Rangers, and they got a ticket and were asked to leave the park.
• Proof of appropriate immunizations and valid licenses may be required for any animal brought onto state park property. All 58 California counties require dog licenses; contact your local jurisdiction for further details on obtaining a dog license. (CA Public Resources Code 5008.1 & CA Health & Safety Code 121690)
• WHAT TO BRING: BRING 3 LITERS OF WATER, A HAT OR UMBRELLA, SUNSCREEN, COMFORTABLE SHOES, SNACKS, WARM CLOTHES, MITTENS OR GLOVES, LIGHT JACKET
• All Trails – Link

🌵⭐️🌎🌵⭐️🌎🌵⭐️🌎🌵⭐️🌎🌵⭐️🌎

STOP 2) Walk to 🪕🎻TOPANGA BANJO FIDDLE FESTIVAL🪕🎻AT KING GILLETE RANCH.

• Google Map: to King Gillette Ranch HERE
• WALK: Leave your car and walk (.08 miles/15 minutes) to King Gillete Ranch.
• OR Park at King GIllete Ranch: Parking is Free.
• 🛑GROUP PRICE FOR FIDDLE FEST!!!🛑🛑
• Limited # of Tickets. First come, first served.
• $30 + Fees. (Click on the link, which will take you straight to the discount, or you can enter this code [SMHIKER] & Order Tickets EARLY)
• https://my805tix.com/e/topangabanjofiddle/tickets?p=SMHIKER
• *** IMPORTANT: This price is only good for the month of March 2026 and will increase after that. This discount is only good for the Adult tickets and does not apply for VIP***
• BANJO / FIDDLE FEST WEBSITE https://www.topangabanjofiddle.org/

FOOD / LIVE BANDS / SHANANIGANS

• FIVE STAGES with live performances, exhibitions, food trucks, artisans, jamming, workshops, and a children’s instrument petting zoo area.
• ​FOOD: Bring your own picnic or buy from food trucks on site. Craft Beer for sale. Vegan options available.
• BRING LOW-BACK CHAIRS - ICE CHEST OK!!
• DOGS: DOGS ON LEASH
• SHADE: You can bring in a shade structure as long as it doesn't interfere with another activity or jamming group. If it’s a large shade structure, a TBFC Board Member will need to approve the location. We reserve the right to ask you to relocate any shade structure upon request.
• HIKE LEADER: Andy
• CoLEADERS: Peggy, Dean, Etc.
• SWEEPER: Eric Belle

*** 🟣🟣🟣 When we get to KING GILLETTE RANCH, we’re going to congregate by the main stage somewhere… (probably near the back of the audience). The entire area is about the size of a football field and there will be a bunch of stages, concession stands, pop-up shops and food trucks… OK to bring ice chests, chairs / blankets… you’ll probably want to meander around.

LOOK FOR A PINK INFLATABLE FLAMINGO

*********KEN STEIGERS VIDEO OF PREVIOUS YEARS BANJO-FEST!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RuwaJ789HE

Legal Disclaimer: By joining this hike, you acknowledge that you assume all risks associated with participation. Meetup and the organizers are not responsible for your safety. Please review Meetup’s Terms of Service, particularly section 6.2.

*This is a John classic! Click on the link if you want to know John. :)