Category: Events

Two 2025 GOF Musician Applications Now Available On NCBS Website

The deadline for Main Stage Band Applications for the 2025 NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass FestivalĀ is December 31, 2024. Only California-based bands are eligible to play on this stage. Other GOF stages will be booked at a later date.

The deadline for Workshop Teacher Applications to host a workshop at the 2025 festival is March 30, 2025.

The 31st annual gathering of California musicians and their friends will be August 7-10Ā at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos.

 

 

2024 Holiday Hootenanny Is FREE, Set For Friday December 13 In San Carlos

The Northern California Bluegrass SocietyĀ welcomes the FREE 19th Annual Holiday Hootenanny on Friday, December 13Ā at 4:00pm. This has become a fun and enduring Bay Area bluegrass tradition! Thanks to Scott Dailey for booking this event.

The gathering will be presented by the Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company,Ā 935 Washington Street in San Carlos.Ā Fine beer will be served and a variety of food trucks will be there. There will be space for jamming.

You Can Host A Workshop At The 2025 Good Old Fashioned Festival

You can host a workshop at next summer’s GOF festival!

The Workshop Teacher Application for the 2025 Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival is available on this website. Applications are due on March 30, 2025.

The festival runs August 7-10, with workshops held on Friday & Saturday, August 8 & 9.

The GOF is a benefit for the Northern California Bluegrass Society and will be held at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos.

FREE Annual Holiday Hootenanny Is This Friday Evening In San Carlos

The FREE 19th Annual Holiday Hootenanny is set for this Friday, December 13Ā at 4:00pm.

The NCBS welcomes this annual gathering which be presented by the Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company,Ā 935 Washington Street in San Carlos.Ā Fine beer will be served and a variety of food trucks will be there. There will be two stages plus space for jamming.

Performance Schedule

 

NCBS To Welcome FREE Holiday Hootenanny In San Carlos Friday December 13

The Northern California Bluegrass SocietyĀ welcomes the FREE 19th Annual Holiday Hootenanny on Friday, December 13Ā at 4:00pm.

The gathering will be presented by the Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company,Ā 935 Washington Street in San Carlos.Ā Fine beer will be served and a variety of food trucks will be there. There will be space for jamming. The stage schedule has been announced:

December 31 Is Last Day To Apply To Play The GOF Festival Main Stage

The Deadline for Main Stage Band Applications for the 2025 NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass FestivalĀ is December 31, 2024. Only California-based bands are eligible to play on this stage. Other GOF stages will be booked at a later date.

The beloved 31st annual gathering of California musicians and their friends will be heldĀ August 7-10Ā at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos.

 

FREE Holiday Hootenanny Set For Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company On December 13

The Northern California Bluegrass SocietyĀ welcomes the FREE 19th Annual Holiday Hootenanny on Friday, December 13Ā at 4:00pm.Ā The gathering will be presented by the Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company,Ā 935 Washington Street in San Carlos.Ā Fine beer will be served and a variety of food trucks will be there. There will be space for jamming. The stage schedule has been announced: