The First Stage Line-Up For The August 9-12 Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Is Announced

TheĀ First Stage line-up has been announced for the 2018 Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival. The benefit for the Northern California Bluegrass Society will be held August 9-12 at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos.

The Bands: Delia’s Ghost, Erin Inglish, Sail Away Ladies (farewell performance), and special guestsĀ Pick-A-Boo.

The First Stage will run Friday, August 10,Ā Noon-3:00pm. The festival also features three other stages — the Main Stage, ‘Tweener Stage, and the late night Dance Hall Stage.

Discount Advance Tickets are on sale through July 22 on this website.

The Hossettes Set For August 9-12 Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival In Tres Pinos

TheĀ August 9-12, 2018 Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival will bring The Hossettes (Fiddletown) to the Main Stage.

The Northern California Bluegrass Society‘s historic 25th annual event will be held at theĀ San Benito County Historical Park in the lovely hamlet of Tres Pinos, (7 miles south of Hollister, next to Bolado Park).

The cheap Discount Advance Tickets are on sale through July 22. (NCBS Members receive aĀ deep discount by purchasing advance tickets, while Non-Members receive aĀ discount.)

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The New California Line To Appear On May 31 In The Thursday Summit House Bluegrass Series

Hot new bluegrass trio The New California Line will play the FREEĀ Summit House Thursday Bluegrass Series onĀ May 31 fromĀ 6:00-8:30pm.

The event is welcomed by theĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society.

TheĀ Summit House Beer Garden & Grill is on Highway 17 (eight miles south of Los Gatos) in theĀ Santa Cruz Mountains and offers beautiful mountain vistas and presents some mighty fineĀ high mountain bluegrass along with good food and drink.

The Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Welcomes The Return Of Highway One

TheĀ Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival welcomes longtime festival favoriteĀ Highway One (Half Moon Bay) back to the main stage of theĀ August 9-12 gathering.

The 25th Annual Benefit for theĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society will be held at theĀ San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos, 7 miles south of Hollister.

Discount Advance Tickets are now on sale on this website.Ā NCBS Members receive aĀ deep discount by purchasing advance tickets.Ā Non-Members receive aĀ discount. The discount advance ticket deadline is July 22.

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Pick & Gather Festival Is This Weekend At Riverdance Farms In Livingston

Our Pick & Gather Farmer Host Cindy Lashbrook.

TheĀ 14th Annual Pick & Gather Festival is this weekend, May 26-28 inĀ Livingston. TheĀ Memorial Day Weekend bluegrass music (and beyond) and farm-to-table gathering will be presented byĀ Riverdance Farms. Livingston is on Highway 99 near Merced in the great Central Valley Of California.

The relaxed weekend will feature a wide variety of music along with the chance to pick blueberries, cherries, and strawberries at low prices. Camping is available in the farm’s walnut orchard, while swimming and otherĀ Merced River activities will be available.

The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes this event. The NCBS Information Booth will be there with flyers for all the upcoming summer bluegrass events.

The Merced River at the Pick & Gather Festival.

Green Music Center At Sonoma State University To Host July 15 Bluegrass Festival

Weill Hall & Lawn

The on-campusĀ Green Music Center atĀ Sonoma State University inĀ Rohnert Park will present its 4th Annual Bluegrass Festival onĀ Sunday, July 15.

TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes this rare wine country bluegrass gathering.

TheĀ Bluegrass & Craft Beer Festival will featureĀ Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, Laurie Lewis & The Right Hands, andĀ Phoebe Hunt & The Gatherers.

The relaxed afternoon of music will take place at SSU’s Weill Hall & Lawn.

Two Month Reminder: Last Day To Purchase Discount Advance Tickets To The Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Is July 22

Two Month Reminder: TheĀ deadlineĀ to purchase Discount Advance Tickets to theĀ Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival isĀ July 22.

TheĀ 25th Annual event will benefit the year-round work of the Northern California Bluegrass Society in promoting bluegrass music in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Monterey Bay Area, and all of Northern California.

The fun, relaxed gathering will be held onĀ August 9-12, 2018 at the beautifulĀ San Benito County Historical Park inĀ Tres Pinos (7 miles south of Hollister).

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The Purple Mountain Majesty Boys Set For Thursday May 24 At The Summit House Near Los Gatos

The Purple Mountain Majesty Boys will play the FREEĀ Summit House Thursday Bluegrass Series near Los Gatos onĀ May 24 fromĀ 6:00-8:30pm.

TheĀ Summit House Beer Garden & Grill is at the top ofĀ Highway 17 in the Santa Cruz Mountains and the views are endless.

Each week, the Summit House presents this great bluegrass show and serves fine pub food and drink.

The event is welcomed by theĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society.

Pick And Gather Festival Is Memorial Day Weekend In Livingston

Wading in the Merced River at the Pick & Gather Festival, Riverdance Farms, Livingston.

TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society will welcome theĀ 14th Annual Pick & Gather Festival,Ā set forĀ May 26-28 inĀ Livingston (near Merced). TheĀ Memorial Day Weekend bluegrass music (and beyond) and farm-to-table gathering will be presented byĀ Riverdance Farms.

A kayak lesson on the Merced River.

The relaxed weekend will feature a wide variety of music along with the chance to pick your own blueberries, cherries, and strawberries. Camping in the walnut orchard is available, while swimming and otherĀ Merced RiverĀ activities will be available.

The NCBS Information Booth will be there with flyers for all the upcoming bluegrass events. Stop by and say hello to our friendly volunteers!

The Pick & Gather Festival & River Fair