Category: GOF

One of the nation’s oldest and most popular Kids On Stage programs returns to the Northern California Bluegrass Society Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival August 11-14 in Tres Pinos.

The KOS Director is Isaac Cornelius. He is looking forward to seeing all the young bluegrass musicians this weekend. Any child under 18 years of age who can play an instrument or sing is welcome to participate. (Questions before the festival? Isaac will be happy to help you!)

Here is the schedule:

THURSDAY, August 11

4:00pm – Meet & Greet – Kids and parents are welcome to stop by the Kids On Stage camp.

FRIDAY, August 12

11:00am-3:00pm — Rehearsal with 45 minute break at noon.

SATURDAY, August 13

11:00am-4:00pm — Rehearsal with 45 minute break at noon.

SUNDAY, August 14

10:00-Noon — Rehearsal followed by a 30 minute break.

12:30pm — Leave for the stage

1:15 — Kids On Stage Performance (Main Stage)

The Courthouse Ramblers (Salinas), The Grasskickers (Fresno), and the Mountain Fire Band (San Leandro) will perform at the 23rd Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival, set for August 11-14, 2016.

The festival is a benefit that supports the Northern California Bluegrass Society.

The bluegrass fun will take place at the San Benito County Historical Park, right next door to the original festival venue at Bolado Park in Tres Pinos, 7 miles south of Hollister.

There will be plenty of tickets at the gate, or tickets can be purchased on this website. The Entrance Gate will open Thursday at Noon. Only staff will be admitted before that time.

Festival Details

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The Brookdale Bluegrass Band and Extended Roots are set to perform at the Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival in Tres Pinos on August 11-14, 2016.

The 23rd annual benefit for the Northern California Bluegrass Society will be held at the San Benito County Historical Park, 7 miles south of Hollister and next to Bolado Park.

Festival Details

Online Tickets

Festival Flyer

Main Stage Schedule

First Stage Schedule

Volunteers

Dog Information

Location Map

Festival Map

Gate Opening Time

The Shepherd Canyon Band (Oakland) and Cliff Compton & Mountain Top (Sacramento) will play on the main stage at the 23rd Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival, August 11-14, 2016.

The festival, held for its first 22 years at Bolado Park, will move next door to the San Benito County Historical Park, both in Tres Pinos, 7 miles south of Hollister on Highway 25.

There will be 25 bands on the main stage and many more bands on two additional stages. Stage performances will take place Friday-Sunday, with Thursday reserved for jamming and socializing.

There will be plenty of tickets at the gate. Tickets can also be purchased online on this website. Gates will open Thursday, August 11 at Noon.

This is a small, relaxed, fun festival featuring the best of California bluegrass music!

Festival Details

Gate Opening Time

Online Tickets

Festival Flyer

Main Stage Schedule

First Stage Schedule

Volunteers

Dog Information

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Here is the Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Map of the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos.

The 23rd benefit festival for the Northern California Bluegrass Society will be August 11-14, 2016.

NOTE ABOUT THE MAP: RVs can camp in any area, not just the area labeled on this map. RVs may want to consider the designated area due to the ease of access, but are not restricted. Please be considerate of your neighbors. Thanks for your support!

Pacific Drive and Stray Hollow are headed for the San Benito County Historical Park on August 11-14, 2016 to play on the main stage at the 23rd annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival.

The historical park is next door to Bolado Park in Tres Pinos, 7 miles south of Hollister. There will be plenty of tickets at the gate.

The Festival Gate will open Thursday, August 11 at Noon. Only staff will be admitted before that time. Early arrivals will be turned away.

The festival is a benefit for the Northern California Bluegrass Society.

Festival Details

Main Stage Schedule

First Stage Schedule

Location Map

Online Tickets

The 23rd Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival is moving next door — from Bolado Park to the San Benito County Historical Park. The festival is still in tiny Tres Pinos and still in the same lovely valley, 7 miles south of Hollister.

Local Press Coverage Of The Move:

Hollister Free Lance

Benitolink

The Vivants (San Francisco) and The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers (Los Gatos) will perform at the Northern California Bluegrass Society’s 23rd Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival, set for Thursday-Sunday, August 11-14, 2016.

The festival is a benefit that supports the Society’s efforts to promote bluegrass music all year long in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Monterey Bay Area, and throughout Northern California.

The event has a fantastic new home after 22 wonderful years at Bolado Park. The bluegrass fun will take place at the San Benito County Historical Park, which is right next door to the original festival venue.

There will be plenty of tickets at the gate, or tickets can be purchased on this website. The Entrance Gate will open Thursday at Noon.

Online Tickets

Festival Flyer

Gate Opening Time

Main Stage Schedule

First Stage Schedule

Volunteers

Dog Information

Location Map

Festival Details

The new hot young Santa Cruz bluegrass band Blue Summit is headed for the Thursday-Sunday, August 11-14 Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival, along with Boulder Creek’s Damdave & The Left Hand Band.

The 23rd annual benefit for the Northern California Bluegrass Society will be held at its beautiful new home, the San Benito County Historical Park, 7 miles south of Hollister and right next door to Bolado Park.

Online Tickets

Festival Flyer

Main Stage Schedule

First Stage Schedule

Volunteers

Dog Information

Location Map

Festival Details

Gate Opening Time

The Entrance Gate for the 23rd Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival will open at Noon on Thursday, August 11, 2016.

Only festival staff will be allowed into the grounds before that time.

Early arrivals will be turned away.

Festival Details

Online Tickets

Festival Flyer

Main Stage Schedule

First Stage Schedule

Volunteers

Dog Information

Location Map