Category: Events

Golden Gate Park in San Francisco will host two bluegrass events on September 10, one hosted by the CBA and the other by The Handsome Ladies. You can attend both over the course of the afternoon.

SATURDAY, September 10

Bluegrass & Baseball

1:00-3:00pm — The Handsome Ladies, Graham Athletic Field, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. Simple: Play baseball, pick bluegrass, eat.

Bluegrass Pickin’ Picnic

Noon-6:00pm — California Bluegrass Association, Dahlia Picnic Area, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. Even Simpler: Pick bluegrass, eat.

The 2017 Stanley Sing, a celebration of the music of Carter Stanley & Ralph Stanley, will be held in February in San Francisco.

The gathering during Ralph’s birthday month was previously held at The Lucky Horseshoe.

The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes the revival of this event at a new location. More information will be available soon.

Thanks for your support!

The next performance in the Summit House Thursday Bluegrass Series on September 8 will feature The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers. Showtime is 6:00pm. There is no cover charge.

This place on Highway 17 between Los Gatos and Scott’s Valley is perfect for music, has great food and drink, and has a fantastic view of the Santa Cruz Mountains.

The shows are presented by the Summit House Beer Garden & Grill and welcomed by the Northern California Bluegrass Society.

Here are some Northern California Bluegrass Society 2017 Festival Dates for your calendar:

January 27-29 — Bluegrass On Broadway Festival, various venues, Redwood City.

February TBA — Stanley Sing, San Francisco. (NCBS-welcomed)

March 10-11 — Brookdale Bluegrass Festival, TBA. (NCBS-welcomed)

May 6 — Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair, Duck Pond Stage, San Lorenzo Park, Santa Cruz.

May 20-21 — Pick And Gather, Riverdance Farms, Livingston. (NCBS-welcomed)

June TBA, Foggy Mountain Bluegrass Festival, The Surf Spot, Pacifica. (NCBS -welcomed)

July 9 — Green Music Center Bluegrass Festival, The Commons, Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park. (NCBS-welcomed)

August 10-13 — Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival, San Benito County Historical Park, Tres Pinos.

December 8-9 — Brookdale Bluegrass Festival, TBA. (NCBS-welcomed)

NCBS Lifetime Honoree Bill Evans & his wife Kathy have had a rough year. Here is your chance to help this bluegrass family.

The Freight & Salvage will host a big benefit concert on September 2, 2016.

Thanks for your support!

The next two shows in the Summit House Thursday Bluegrass Series will feature local faves The Goat Hill Girls (September 1) and The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers (September 8).

The FREE shows are presented by the Summit House Beer Garden & Grill and welcomed by the Northern California Bluegrass Society.

This place is perfect for music, has great food and drink, and has a fantastic view of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Shows run every Thursday 6:00-8:30pm.

The Summit House is on Highway 17 between Los Gatos & Scott’s Valley.