Dead on the Creek has outlined the participants for its 20th-anniversary gathering, slated to return on June 11-14, 2026, at Black Oak Ranch in Laytonville, Calif. The intimate gathering honoring the songs and legacy of the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia will feature artists and bands, including the Terrapin Family Band with Stu Allen and Elliott Peck. 

Trailing the initial slot on the roster are the David Nelson Band, BERTHA: Grateful Drag, Jackie Greene & Friends, Moonalice, Stu Allen & Reflections, Old & In The New Way, Painted Mandolin, Hattie & Joe Craven Quartet, and the Hartle Gold Band. 

Like past iterations of the gathering, the impending summertime event will mark two decades of Mendocino County festivities. As is tradition, the event will offer four days of songs, camping options, and activities intended for the entire family. 

Tickets for the 2026 edition of Dead on the Creek are on sale now and can be purchased here.

See the band’s initial lineup announcement below.