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[Happy Daps Fest](https://festt.io/festival/happy-daps-fest-the-high-curbs-slow-joy-junkie-makeout-reef-more-2026) takes over The Observatory in Santa Ana on March 7, 2026, for an evening of California [indie rock](https://festt.io/genre/indie-rock) and [alternative rock](https://festt.io/genre/alternative-rock). This edition highlights the emerging scene with [The High Curbs](https://festt.io/artist/the-high-curbs) and energetic [rock](https://festt.io/genre/rock), [Slow Joy](https://festt.io/artist/slow-joy) with sunny [indie pop](https://festt.io/genre/indie-pop) melodies, and [Junkie](https://festt.io/artist/junkie) with experimental [electro](https://festt.io/genre/electro) and [breakbeat](https://festt.io/genre/breakbeat) sounds. The lineup enriches with [Makeout Reef](https://festt.io/artist/makeout-reef) and modern surf rock, [Willowake](https://festt.io/artist/willowake), [ARIELLA](https://festt.io/artist/ariella) with [singer-songwriter](https://festt.io/genre/singer-songwriter) approach, [Collars](https://festt.io/artist/collars) and [Spunk](https://festt.io/artist/spunk) bringing [electroclash](https://festt.io/genre/electroclash) and [big beat](https://festt.io/genre/big-beat) touches. In the heart of Orange County, this festival celebrates California indie scene creativity with diverse programming blending garage rock, atmospheric pop, and electronic. An intimate evening showcasing west coast emerging talent in a friendly atmosphere. Explore the full lineup at [festt.io](https://festt.io).