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The opening day of the 2021 Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair enjoyed fine weather, great bluegrass music, and a happy audience. For many musicians and fans in attendance, it was their first live music performance in over a year. The beloved Rite of Spring for the area bluegrass community blissfully returned after a year away.

Sidesaddle & Co, Birches Bend, Bearcat Duo, BanjerDan Mazer, & Still Searchin’ provided the entertainment. The Summit House staff provided excellent food and drink. The free fair presented by the NCBS/SCBS will return for the next three Saturdays.

 

Here is all you need to know to go to the Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair on Saturday, April 17:

Fun: The Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society will present the 33rd edition of this beloved Rite of Spring over four Saturdays, April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2021.

New Location: The previous location is unavailable this year and the fair will be held at The Summit House, 23123 Santa Cruz Highway, Los Gatos, at the top of Highway 17, 6 miles south of Los Gatos and 9 miles north of Scott’s Valley.

Cost: FREE, seating is outdoor restaurant style, where the Summit House Beer Garden & Grill will serve you food and drink, which will not be free.

April 17 Bands (Noon-5:00pm): Sidesaddle & Co, Birches Bend, Bearcat Duo, and Still Searchin.

Raffle: The NCBS raffle pays the bills and has great prizes. Tickets will be sold at the fair.

Weather: Perfect! Sunny, High 77, Low 50.

Covid 19 Rules In Full Effect: Yes, including masks and social distancing.

Reservations: Recommended (408) 353-2700.

Views: Beautiful Santa Cruz Mountain Vistas are in every direction from the outdoor seating at this lovely mountaintop establishment.

And remember…all of your friends will be there!

 

A rare appearance by the Santa Cruz bluegrass band Still Searchin’ will close the opening day of the Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair on Saturday, April 17, 2021, Noon-5:00pm at The Summit House (note new location at the top of Highway 17).

Other bands playing on Saturday include Sidesaddle & Co, Birches Bend, and Bearcat Duo.

The fair is presented by the Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society with sound by Robert Cornelius (sponsored by The Great Room). The Summit House Beer Garden & Grill will provide the food and drink. There will be Beautiful & Inspiring Views of The Santa Cruz Mountains.

RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED (408) 353-2700. The free Bluegrass Fair will be held on four Saturdays, April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8.

Bluegrass Fair Details

The Bearcat Duo is set to play on the opening day of the Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair on Saturday, April 17, 2021, Noon-5:00pm at The Summit House (note new location at the top of Highway 17). Other bands that day include Sidesaddle & Co, Birches Bend, and Still Searchin’.

The free annual fair is presented by the Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society with sound sponsored by The Great Room. Food & drink will be served by The Summit House Beer Garden & Grill. There will be Beautiful & inspiring Views of The Santa Cruz Mountains. RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED (408) 353-2700. The Bluegrass Fair will be held on four Saturdays, April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8.

Bluegrass Fair Details

Here is the complete line-up for the opening day of the Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair on Saturday, April 17, 2021, Noon-5:00pm at The Summit House:

Sidesaddle & Co

Birches Bend

Bearcat Duo

Still Searchin’

Presented by the Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society. Sound sponsored by The Great Room. Food & drink by The Summit House Beer Garden & Grill. Beautiful & inspiring views presented by The Santa Cruz Mountains. RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED (408) 353-2700.

Bluegrass Fair Details

The Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society will present the Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair beginning this Saturday afternoon. The FREE outdoor afternoon shows will be held on April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2021.

The bluegrass fair will feature three bands at each Saturday performance (Noon-5:00pm). Here is the line-up:

April 17: Sidesaddle & Co, Birches Bend, Bearcat Stringband Duo

April 24: Purple Mountain Majesty, Yoseff & Katya Tucker, Mission Blue

May 1: Goat Hill Girls, Pacific Drive, Dark Hollow

May 8: Wildcat Mountain Ramblers, Bean Creek, North Country Blue

Beautiful New Location:

The Summit House Beer Garden & Grill, high in the Santa Cruz Mountains at 23123 Santa Cruz Highway, 6 miles south of Los Gatos on Highway 17. Sound by Robert Cornelius, Food & drink by The Summit House. Outdoor seating is in a restaurant setting with all Coronavirus Safety Rules strictly enforced.

Reservations Are Recommended: (408) 353-2700

Bean Creek will perform on May 8 (note new date) at the 2021 Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair to be held at The Summit House Beer Garden & Grill. 

The Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society will present the fair on four Saturdays, April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8.

Note the new Bluegrass Fair location as the Duck Pond Stage location in San Lorenzo Park is not available this year.

Complete Bluegrass Fair Line-Up

Three bands will perform in a no admission show each Saturday afternoon starting at Noon in an outdoor restaurant setting with beautiful mountain views. The Summit House will offer informal food and drinks. The Summit House is a regular bluegrass venue atop Highway 17 in the Santa Cruz Mountains at 23123 Santa Cruz Highway, (6 miles south of Los Gatos). Reservations are recommended and Strict Coronavirus Rules will be enforced. Phone: (408) 353-2700.

On Saturday, April 17, Sidesaddle & Co will perform at the 2021 Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair to be held at The Summit House Beer Garden & Grill.

The Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society will present the fair on four Saturdays, April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8. from Noon to 4:00pm. The usual location at the Duck Pond Stage in San Lorenzo Park is not available this year.

Complete Bluegrass Fair Line-Up

Three bands will perform in a no admission show each Saturday afternoon in an outdoor restaurant setting with beautiful mountain views. The Summit House will offer informal food and drinks. The Summit House is a regular bluegrass venue atop Highway 17 in the Santa Cruz Mountains at 23123 Santa Cruz Highway, (6 miles south of Los Gatos).

Reservations are recommended and Strict Coronavirus Rules will be enforced. Phone: (408) 353-2700.