Gate Information, Stage Schedules & Election Information For The August 7-10 GOF Festival In Tres Pinos

The Northern California Bluegrass Society Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival will be held August 7-10, 2025 at the San Benito County Historical Park, 8300 Airline Highway, Tres Pinos (7 miles south of Hollister). The 31st annual edition is a benefit for the NCBS. There will be plenty of tickets at the gate. Free camping is included with all multi-day tickets.

FESTIVAL GATES OPEN AT NOON ON THURSDAY — NO EARLY ENTRY.

Here are the stage schedules:

Main Stage (FRI-SUN)

First Stage (FRI)

Lantern Stage (THU)

Songwriter’s Stage (FRI)

Dance Hall Stage (SAT)

One Week Reminder: Mailed Ballots for the NCBS Election are due by Tuesday, August 5.

NCBS Ballot

NCBS Candidate Statements

The NCBS Board of Directors election will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025, 10:00am-5:00pm at the festival.

Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival — The Lantern Stage