Author: Michael Hall

IBMA World Of Bluegrass Convention Is In Chattanooga TN September 16-20

The International Bluegrass Music Association World Of Bluegrass Convention will be held at the Chattanooga Convention Center in Chattanooga, TN September 16-20, 2025. The gathering will have many Californians in attendance.

Molly Tuttle, AJ Lee, and the late Cousin Al Knoth will be among those honored at the convention.

A new convention event, Biscuits For Bluegrass, will serve breakfast to raise funds for the IBMA Foundation, which is affiliated with the IBMA and is the leading philanthropic bluegrass organization. NCBS President Michael Hall is entering the final year of his third and final term on the IBMA Foundation Board Of Directors.

The new dates (earlier in September) and the new Chattanooga location reflect the growth and development of the international organization. The Northern California Bluegrass Society is a longtime organizational member of the IBMA.

Stolen Instrument Information Is On this Website

The NCBS National Bluegrass Stolen & Missing Instrument Page is on this website. It provides a central reporting location for the recovery of stolen or lost bluegrass instruments. This service is for both theft victims and used instrument buyers. The FREE page is searchable, and links can be added to connect additional information. Please post again when the instrument is recovered.

IBMA Foundation Holds Silent Auction To Raise Funds For Bluegrass Philanthropy

The IBMA Foundation’s Biscuits for Bluegrass Silent Auction is live now through September 20, 2025 at 10:15am Eastern Time. Check out the link below, take a look at the auction items, and help support a bright future for bluegrass music! The auction will take place at the IBMA World of Bluegrass Convention in Chattanooga, TN, but bids may be submitted online and you do not need to be in Chattanooga to win.

One item up for bid is a pair of tickets to the 2026 NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival.

Silent Auction Online: <https://go.rallyup.com/biscuits-for-bluegrass-2025-silent-auction>

The IBMA Foundation is affiliated with the International Bluegrass Music Association. The Northern California Bluegrass Society is a longtime organizational member of the IBMA. NCBS President Michael Hall is an IBMA Foundation board member.

September Events Of Interest To Northern California Bluegrass Fans

SEPTEMBER

16-20 —International Bluegrass Music Association World Of Bluegrass Convention, Chattanooga Convention Center, Chattanooga TN (NCBS welcomed)

17-21 — Berkeley Old Time Music Convention, various venues, Berkeley.

19-21 — Frankly Bluegrass Festival, Amador County Fairgrounds, Plymouth.

26 — Snazzy Presents Water Tower, Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz. (NCBS welcomed)