Discerning jazz fans call the San Diego Thanksgiving Dixieland Jazz Festival "the crown jewel of jazz festivals." The event is held during the Thanksgiving weekend at the Town & Country Resort and Convention Center, in San Diego. The SDTDJF is a favorite of festival-goers from around the globe. All venues are conveniently located in the Town & Country Convention Center. There are large concert rooms with double dance floors and small, intimate "listening" rooms. All are non-smoking. The Festival bands represent a wide variety of traditional jazz, dixieland and swing styles. The Festival offers something for every taste in classic jazz.

At the heart of our organization is the exciting annual 5-day Dixieland Jazz Festival held Thanksgiving weekend. For over 25 years, visitors from around the world have visited San Diego to experience Traditional Jazz at the Town & Country Resort Hotel. Join us for 5 days of entertainment and fun with incredible musicians! In addition, AFCDJS offers excellent monthly concerts, publishes the well-recognized Jazz Rambler, and sponsors exceptional education opportunities for young and old.