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Baduwa't Festival Passes

This year there are two festival passes. Both passes include free admission to all listed shows and 20% off workshops. Please click on the items below for more info!

A note about our Donation Service Provider: Zeffy 

We use Zeffy because it is entirely free for organizers and patrons, meaning more money directly supports the artists. Zeffy asks for a contribution towards credit card processing fees. They automatically suggest a 17% fee, but you can select "other" and enter any amount, or none at all.

 
  • Pass holders may attend each performance unlimited times. Passes ARE transferable, but only valid for one admission per performance. A great option for groups, friends, or families who want to take turns.

  • Good for 10 admissions, used however you like — bring the whole family to one show, spread visits across multiple performances, or see your favorite show again and again. Passes are transferable. The most flexible option — mix and match however works best for you.

  • Admission to Shows:

    • Mary Jane the Musical 2: The Grandson

      • Pass holders may call ahead or email to reserve these tickets. But to be first on the lawn, you need to arrive at least 30 minutes early. Your 7pm entry gives you a 30-minute head start on general admission to pick your spot and settle in.

      • Each All Access pass allows Two Early-Access Tickets 

      • 10-Show Punch Passes require separate punches for each ticket.

    • Fowl Play: A Loosey Goosey Late Night Show

    • Prize of Hope Ceremony*

    • On The Rocks: an interactive experience 

    • KIDS DAY! 

    • Murmurations: Music by Nigella Mahal - featuring Katie Belknap and Siena Nelson

    • The Magic Banana Hour Variety Show

    • Alumni Talent Show

    20% off Workshops:

    • Teen 10-Minute Play Camp

    • Clown Core

    • Clown Create

    • Intro to Healthcare Clown

    • The Honest Clown: Removing The Nose

    • Interactive Acting

    • Act Development with Daredevil Chicken

    • Finding the Life: Puppetry For Actors

    • Beyond the 4th wall - Acting for Immersive

    • Passes may be purchased online or in person and must be picked up in person.

    • Except for Mary Jane The Musical 2: The Grandson and The Prize of Hope: No  reservations are allowed — all other admissions are first-come, first-served; However, →

    • Pass holders may skip the line and claim seats early. A limited number of seats are held for pass holders and walk-up sales until 15 minutes before showtime.

    • For capacity and safety, pass holders must check in with the box office before entering the venue. →

    • Valid June 8 – August 15, 2026

    • Passes are non-refundable. Unused punches are not refundable.

    • *Punch Passes used for the Prize of Hope Celebration apply to the Ceremony ONLY. The Dinner and Musical will require an additional punch each or separate purchases. Email to reserve your spot.

      Passes do not include admission to:

      • Folklife Festival

      • Buddy Brown Blues Festival

      • 3rd Annual Beer Festival

A Gathering of the People

Formerly known as the Mad River Festival, the Baduwa’t Festival is a culmination of performing arts, music, celebration and connectivity, held on the ancestral lands of the Wiyot Tribe. In Soulatluk, the Wiyot language, Baduwa’t is the word for Mad River. The festival name change was approved by Wiyot leaders in Spring 2021 and Dell’Arte is honored to support the work of the Wiyot Tribe to revitalize the language by using the original name of the river for the festival name.

Festival Overview

Dell’Arte has been serving Humboldt County for five decades with cutting edge, ensemble-created physical “theater of place,” professional training, community engagement programs, and live performance.  This summer Dell’Arte International presents the 36th Baduwa’t Festival, its annual summer festival of theater, entertainment, music, and performance.  

A convenient way to get your tickets for the festival is by purchasing a Baduwa’t Festival Pass.

Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors

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