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Call of the Wild Festival 2026

Call of the Wild Festival 2026, Jack London State Historic Park
May 17, 2026 - 10:00 am
Jack London State Historic Park
2400 London Ranch Road
Glen Ellen, CA 95442

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.

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

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!

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

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