The Parkfield Bluegrass Festival will not be held on Mother’s Day Weekend this May. Due to the Coronavirus Crisis, it has been postponed until 2022.
Category: Events
The Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Online Is Available For Viewing
TheĀ 27th Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Online was presented by the Northern California Bluegrass Society on August 8, 2020. The line-up:Ā Brookdale Bluegrass Band, The Goat Hill Girls,Ā AJ Lee & Blue Summit, & Mike Fisher & Joanne Tanner.
The virtual show replaced the in-person festival normally held at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos.Ā You can view the archived program online.
The Goat Hills Girls Return To The Summit House This Saturday March 6
The Goat Hill Girls return to theĀ NCBS-Welcomed Bluegrass SeriesĀ at theĀ Summit House at the top of Highway 17Ā in theĀ Santa Cruz Mountains this SATURDAY AFTERNOON. The FREE show presented by the Summit House Beer Garden & GrillĀ will runĀ 2:00-4:00pm onĀ March 6.
With Coronavirus Restrictions now loosened by the state, the series is planned for every Saturday afternoon. This show with limited seating is at 23123 Santa Cruz Highway, 6 miles south ofĀ Los GatosĀ on Highway 17. The Summit House will offer food and drinks. Be sure to dress warmly for thisĀ afternoon outdoor event.
Reservations are recommendedĀ andĀ Strict Coronavirus Rules will be enforced. This local venue is currently open and presenting our music Every Saturday (and is in need of our support). If you now feel comfortable leaving your home, consider checking out The Summit House.
Purple Mountain Majesty To Perform At The Summit House Saturday Afternoon February 27
Purple Mountain Majesty returns to theĀ NCBS-Welcomed Bluegrass SeriesĀ at theĀ Summit House at the top of Highway 17Ā in theĀ Santa Cruz Mountains this SATURDAY AFTERNOON. The FREE show presented by the Summit House Beer Garden & GrillĀ will runĀ 2:00-4:00pmĀ onĀ February 27.
With the Coronavirus restrictions now loosened by the state, the series is planned for every Saturday afternoon until further notice.Ā This show with limited seating is atĀ 23123 Santa Cruz Highway, 6 miles south ofĀ Los GatosĀ on Highway 17. The Summit House will offer food and drinks. Be sure to dress warmly for thisĀ afternoon outdoor event.
Reservations are recommendedĀ andĀ Strict Coronavirus Rules will be enforced. This local venue is currently open and presenting our music Every Saturday (and is in need of our support). If you now feel comfortable leaving your home, consider checking out The Summit House.
Women In Bluegrass Virtual Conference Is FREE, Friday February 26 At 9:00am Pacific
A Place In The Band, Women In Bluegrass And American Roots Music — a FREE virtual conference (advance registration required to obtain Zoom link) will feature several California-related (and beyond) women artists and other professionals. The event is presented by the Blue Ridge Music CenterĀ and will run 9:00am-1:00pm Pacific Time on Friday, February 26, 2021.
The program includes two former members of the Northern California Bluegrass Society — the Keynote Speaker Alison Brown (now of Nashville) and Panelist Annie Staninec (now of Portland, OR).
Strawberry Spring Music Festival Postponed To Memorial Day Weekend In 2022
The Strawberry Music Festival will not be held on Memorial Day Weekend this May. Due to the Coronavirus Crisis, it has been postponed until 2022. This festival was originally postposted from May 2020. Tickets will be honored in 2022 and beyond. Other area 2021 festivals have also announced cancellations and postponements. Updates will be available on this website.
The Summit House Has Live Bluegrass Outdoors On Saturday Afternoons And Needs Support
Now may be the time for you to begin enjoying live bluegrass music once again. One local venue is currently open and presenting our music Every Saturday (and is in need of our support). If you now feel comfortable leaving your home, consider checking out The Summit House.
Purple Mountain Majesty returns to theĀ NCBS-Welcomed Bluegrass SeriesĀ at theĀ Summit HouseĀ high atopĀ Highway 17Ā in theĀ Santa Cruz Mountains this SATURDAY AFTERNOON. The FREE show presented by the Summit House Beer Garden & GrillĀ will runĀ 2:00-4:00pmĀ onĀ February 27.
With the Coronavirus restrictions now loosened by the state, the series is planned for every Saturday afternoon until further notice.Ā This show with limited seating is atĀ 23123 Santa Cruz Highway, 6 miles south ofĀ Los GatosĀ on Highway 17. The Summit House will offer food and drinks. Be sure to dress warmly for thisĀ afternoon outdoor event.
Reservations are recommendedĀ andĀ Strict Coronavirus Rules will be enforced.

The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers Return To The Summit House On Saturday Afternoon February 20
The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers return to the NCBS-Welcomed Bluegrass Series at the Summit House high atop Highway 17 in the Santa Cruz Mountains on SATURDAY AFTERNOON.Ā The FREE show presented by the Summit House Beer Garden & Grill will runĀ 2:00-4:00pmĀ on February 20.
With the Coronavirus restrictions now loosened by the state, the series is planned for every Saturday afternoon until further notice.Ā This show with limited seating is at 23123 Santa Cruz Highway, 6 miles south of Los Gatos on Highway 17. The Summit House will offer food and drinks. Be sure to dress warmly for this afternoon outdoor event.
Reservations are recommendedĀ and Strict Coronavirus Rules will be enforced.
Area Bluegrass Musicians Are Welcome To Post Their Music On The GOF Facebook Group Page
The NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festivalās Facebook Group Page is the place to enjoy great local music. Click here:
Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Facebook Group Page
Area Bluegrass Musicians are welcome to self-post their music. For more information, contact page hostĀ Bruce Bellochio <Bbellochio@gmail.com>.
Archived 2020 NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Is Online
TheĀ 27th Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Online was presented by the Northern California Bluegrass Society on August 8, 2020. The line-up:
Brookdale Bluegrass Band
Goat Hill Girls
AJ Lee & Blue Summit
Mike Fisher & Joanne Tanner.
The virtual show replaced the in-person festival normally held at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos.Ā
You can view the archived program online.
