Call of the Wild Festival 2026 | Jack London State Historic Park

FREE ADMISSION to the Park on Sunday, May 17!

Join us for the annual Call of the Wild Festival, a fun-filled community celebration presented by Jack London Park Partners. This lively event invites local families, visitors, and community partners to enjoy a memorable day of live music, delicious food, guided hikes and tours, children’s art activities, craft demonstrations, and tractor-pulled hayrides.

Now in its fifth year, the festival is a wonderful way to experience the park’s natural beauty and history while celebrating the adventurous spirit of Jack and Charmian London.

See below for a list of complimentary activities and enjoy a fun-filled day at the park!

Activities

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Family & Friends Hike – Sign up here!

This hike will take you through the ranch and up to London Lake. For those who prefer to return early for the festivities, a guide will lead you back (~2.2 miles roundtrip, moderate). For those looking to add a bit more adventure, a hike leader will continue on to the Ancient Redwood (~3.5 miles roundtrip, moderate).

11:00 AM & 1:00 PM – Guided tours to the Wolf House

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Jack London Treasure Map art project with ArtEscape

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Face painting with ArtEscape

11:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Beauty Ranch Bingo & The Adventure Quest Passport

Looking for a fun way to explore the park at your own pace? Pick up a Beauty Ranch Bingo card or an Adventure Quest Passport and let it guide you through Jack’s history, agriculture, and innovation. Complete a card or passport quest to receive a prize!

11:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Blacksmith demonstration in front of the Distillery

11:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Tractor-pulled hayrides around the Ranch

11:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Visit the Winery Ruins for additional kid-friendly games and crafts

11:30 AM 12:30 PM – A storytelling journey at the museum!

Join us at the House of Happy Walls for a special storytelling experience with Brandon Spars, as he shares stories from Tales of the Fish Patrol, inspired by Jack London’s experiences as a teenager on the San Francisco Bay in the early 1890s.

Brandon is an educator, author, and accomplished storyteller who weaves together ancient history and narrative, with four published books, a TEDx talk, and performances at renowned storytelling festivals, including the National Storytelling Festival.

1:00 PM – Guided tour of Jack London’s Beauty Ranch

Live Music & Good Eats

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Enjoy live country music from Tommy Thomsen, performing in the Winery Ruins, thanks to Music in Place

11:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Tri Tip Trolley serving savory favorites and comfort food classics

11:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Kona Ice

When Jack wasn’t on his ranch, he was sailing the South Seas—cool off with a refreshing cup of tropical shaved ice!

11:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Treat yourself to a crisp cider from Tilted Shed Ciderworks.

11:00 PM – 3:00 PM – This year we’re celebrating the 150th birthday of Jack London! Stop by the birthday booth to pick up a complimentary Jack London birthday hat and enjoy a sweet birthday treat.

The City of Sonoma is proud to support the Call of the Wild Festival with funding from the City’s Recreation and Community Services Program.

Thank you to the wonderful vendors for joining us at the park for this event!