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WHAT IS SATURATION FEST? Saturation is a DIY art and music festival that occurs semi-annually in Riverside, CA. Saturation is a labor of love, and it’s successful because of the incredible talent in Riverside. We keep doing it because it’s fun, and because it’s vital to keep up the hard work on behalf of the bands, artists, and community that make Riverside uniquely creative and supportive.

WHEN IS SATURATION? Saturation Fest 2010 is May 27 – 31.

WHY IS SATURATION?! Saturation energizes artists and performers to keep working and not get discouraged about making their art outside of a major city. It raises the profile of the Inland Empire and shows a side of the region that is often hidden from people outside the area or not plugged in to the grassroots. Our concerts, exhibits, workshops and events are a prime opportunity for the audience to participate and create an experience. As a mostly all-ages and largely cost-free festival, Saturation pushes for the de-commodification of culture as much as we can, concentrating instead on the value of the experience. The workshops are a major part of that, where we all work together on the free exchange of skills and ideas. We always hope that the community will pick up where we leave off, making events like these happen year round. The crowds have steadily increased over the last 9 years, going from a few hundred the first year to about 10,000 last year. We are looking forward to the future!