TheĀ Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival, set forĀ August 10-13, 2017, will present Rogue River (Santa Cruz). The band has performed many times over the event’s 24-year run.
The band’s Penny Godlis will be honored by the dedication of the festival backstage. She has been the key organizer for the gathering for the past two decades and is retiring after this festival.
TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society will stage the benefit festival at theĀ San Benito County Historical Park inĀ Tres Pinos (next to the event’s original home at Bolado Park). Pleasant camp jamming evenings will follow performances on 4 stages Friday-Sunday, while Thursday will be exclusively devoted to jamming and socializing.
There will be plenty of tickets at the gate. Camping is free with all multi-day tickets.
Note that Gates Open atĀ Noon onĀ Thursday (no early admissions except for staff). Ā Thanks for your support!
The First Stage Bands will begin the Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival performances on Friday at Noon. Ā The Main Stage will follow at 3:00pm.
FIRST STAGE
FRIDAY, August 11
Noon āĀ Short Cross Ties
Short Cross Ties
1:00pm āĀ The Beauty Operators
2:00 āĀ Dusty Moon
TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society will present theĀ August 10-13 festival at theĀ San Benito County Historical Park, Tres Pinos (next to Bolado Park and 7 miles south of Hollister on Highway 25). The event is a benefit for the NCBS.
Festival gates will open atĀ Noon onĀ Thursday. Early arrivals will be turned away. There will be plenty of tickets at the gate.
Northern California Bluegrass Society favoriteĀ Snap Jackson & The Knock On Wood Players will return to the line-up for 24th AnnualĀ Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival to be held at the beautiful San Benito County Historical Park inĀ Tres Pinos, 7 miles south of Hollister.
Eric Antrim
Top Northern California bluegrass bands and musicians will play on 4 stages to benefit NCBS’ work to promote bluegrass in theĀ San Francisco Bay AreaĀ and theĀ Monterey Bay Area.
Shane Kalbach
In addition to the stage performances, there will be plenty of jamming all around the campground in the evenings. Thanks for your support!
Camping is FREE with all multi-day tickets. There will be plenty of tickets at the gate.
Brian Clark
More hot showers have been added since the 2016 festival.
Campers should bring water for drnking and cooking.
TheĀ Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival, set forĀ August 10-13, 2017, will present the return of festival favoriteĀ The Jones Gang (formerly, Houston Jones). The iconic band has performed many times at the 24-year-old event.
TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society will stage the annual benefit festival at the beautifulĀ San Benito County Historical Park inĀ Tres Pinos (next to Bolado Park, 7 miles south of Hollister).
Gates open at Noon on Thursday (no early admissions). That day will be exclusively devoted to jamming and socializing, while top California bands will perform Friday-Sunday on 4 stages.
Camping is free with all multi-day tickets.
Pleasant evenings will feature plenty of informal camp jams.
TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society has added Santa Cruz-favoriteĀ Sidetrack to the line-up for 24th annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival at the San Benito County Historical Park inĀ Tres Pinos on Highway 25 , 7 miles south of Hollister.
The relaxed, friendly gathering of top Northern California bluegrass bands and musicians benefits NCBS work to promote bluegrass in theĀ San Francisco Bay Area and theĀ Monterey Bay Area. Thanks for your support!
Wendy Burch Steel & Redwood (Oakland) will take theĀ Main Stage at the Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival, set for August 10-13, 2017.
TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society will present this 24th annual fun gatheringĀ at the beautifulĀ San Benito County Historical Park inĀ Tres Pinos (7 miles south of Hollister next to Bolado Park). The event benefits Society projects that promote bluegrass in theĀ San Francisco Bay AreaĀ and theĀ Monterey Bay Area all year long.
There will be plenty of tickets at the gate. Camping is free with all multi-day tickets.
Kids On Stage is ready to play the Main Stage at the August 10-13 Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos (7 miles south of Hollister). All performers under age 18 are welcome to join in!
Betsy Riger (AJ Lee’s mother), who has organized numerous performances with children, will run the program. Come on down and join us! Here is the plan.
Betsy Riger
From Betsy Riger:
The GOF is rounding the bend for all festival goers with children! Just a couple of words to help make the Kids On Stage portion of the event go smoothly:
First and most important, please take note of the schedule for rehearsals. To avoid any conflicts for the show, know that if your child is not present for AT LEAST, theĀ SaturdayĀ rehearsals, they will not be in the presentationĀ on Sunday. It is a time thing; there is only so much music that can be made for that short 45-50 minute allotment. Our young performers will benefit the most if they can be at all the rehreasals. IF your child can only make theĀ SaturdayĀ rehearsals, please let us know in advance.
If you have any questions, I can be easily reached at my personal e-mail: Ā Betsy Riger.
Second, be sure that your child has a playable instrument and that it is TUNED before arriving into the camp. If you do not have a tuner, borrow one please. (They also need to KNOW the words to the song if they are singing)
Third, WE ARE GOING TO HAVE FUN!!!
Can’t wait to see you at the festival!
— Betsy Riger, Director
Kids On Stage at the Good Old Fashioned
KIDS ON STAGE SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY, August 10 —
4:00pm — Kids and parents are invited to meet and greet with refreshments.
The Thursday Bluegrass Series at theĀ Summit House Beer Garden & Grill will present great music high on the mountain all during August. The first two bands are longtime faves:
AUGUST
3 — The Goat Hill Girls
10 — The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers
The FREEĀ 6:00-8:30pm music program is presented by theĀ The Summit House and welcomed by theĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society.Ā TheĀ Summit House serves fine food and drink in the Santa Cruz Mountains and is located atĀ 23123 Santa Cruz Highway,Ā six miles south ofĀ Los Gatos.
TheĀ 24th Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival will bringĀ The Mountain & The Moon (Los Angeles) to the stage for the very first time.
TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society will present theĀ August 10-13 festival at theĀ San Benito County Historical Park, Tres Pinos (next to Bolado Park and 7 miles south of Hollister on Highway 25). The eventis a benefit for the NCBS.
Festival gates will open at Noon on Thursday. Early arrivals will be turned away. There will be plenty of tickets at the gate.
