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.
Category: Events
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.
Happy President’s Day From The Northern California Bluegrass Society!
Happy President’s Day from your friends in the Northern California Bluegrass Society!

Correction: Sidesaddle & Co Returns To The Summit House On Highway 17 This Saturday Afternoon
Sidesaddle & Co — not the Wildcat Mountain Ramblers — returns to the NCBS-Welcomed Bluegrass Series at the Summit House high atop Highway 17 in the Santa Cruz Mountains on SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
The FREE show presented by the Summit House Beer Garden & Grill will runĀ 2:00-4:00pmĀ on February 13. With the Coronavirus restrictions now loosened by the state, the series is planned for every Saturday afternoon until further notice.
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.Ā Reservations are recommendedĀ and Strict Coronavirus Rules will be enforced.
Local Musicians Are Posting Their Music On The NCBS GOF Group Facebook Page For Your Enjoyment
The NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festivalās Facebook Group Page is the place to enjoy great local music.Ā Area Bluegrass Musicians are self-posting their music for your listening pleasure. For more information, contact page hostĀ Bruce Bellochio <Bbellochio@gmail.com>.
Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Facebook Group Page
NCBS Presented The 27th Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Online
TheĀ 27th Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Online was presented by the Northern California Bluegrass Society on August 8, 2020.Ā The line-up included AJ Lee & Blue Summit,Ā Goat Hill Girls,Ā Brookdale Bluegrass Band andĀ 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
Here is the link for viewing the archived program online:
Your Suggestions Are Welcome About NCBS Bluegrass Online Programming
The Northern California Bluegrass Society is collecting ideas for online bluegrass programming fun while we all wait for future in-person gatherings after the pandemic is over.Ā Members — share your ideas: Email NCBS President Michael Hall (hallmw@gmail.com)Ā to pass on your suggestions.
