2021 Pick & Gather Bluegrass Festival At Riverdance Farms Is Saturday May 29 In Livingston

The 2021 Pick & Gather Bluegrass Festival will be held on Saturday, May 29 (Memorial Day Weekend) at Riverdance Farms in Livingston (near Merced). The event is part of a multiple weekend gathering that features farm and river activities. This is the only bluegrass festival during May 2021 in Northern California.

This FREE event (donations accepted, camping extra) is welcomed by the Northern California Bluegrass Society. COVID rules will be in effect.

The Line-Up: Fiddlestix, Eric Burman & The Brookdale Bluegrass Band, Cactus Bob & The Prairie Flower, the Pegleg Reza trio Thumbkin, and BanjerDan Mazer. Jammers are welcome to attend to pick in the camping area (by reservation). It is possible that there will also be some music on Sunday morning. A schedule will be announced soon.

Campsites in the walnut orchard near the river access will be available over all three weekends. No individual campfires. Tents and small camp trailers preferred, but there are a few sites for RVs. Camping fees are $25 per night and $40 for two nights.

The farm will be open for weekend u-pickers on May 22-23, May 29-30, and June 5-6. Fresh organic blueberries, cherries and strawberries will be available for u-pick at wholesale prices. More fun farm and river entertainment will be available. All visitors need to make appointments. Call or text to 209-761-0081 or email to riverdancefarms@gmail.com. Address: 12230 Livingston Cressey Road, Livingston, CA 95334 (the well-marked farm gate is a half-mile northeast towards Cressy).