April Monthly Reminder: The Northern California Bluegrass Society’s 29th Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival will be held August 10-13, 2023 at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos. Discount advance tickets are now on sale.
Category: Events
Final Hickstival Festival Is Set For May 26-29 At Bolado Park
The final Hickstival Festival, which will be a memorial for the late Pete Hicks, will take place as originally scheduled May 26-29, 2023. Pete’s widow, Lora Hicks Landregan, will be the host. The event was briefly cancelled but is now uncancelled. The gathering will be held at Bolado Park in Tres Pinos.
NCBS Will Gather On July 8 To Fete Members & Volunteers
The annual Northern California Bluegrass Society party for NCBS Members and Volunteers will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Loch Lomond Park (City Of Santa Cruz park) near Felton. The day in the mountains will feature bands, jamming, picnicking, friends, nature, & fun!
Susanville Bluegrass Festival Cancelled For 2023, Under New Ownership But Same Management
The Susanville Bluegrass Festival, previously announced for June 23-25, 2023, has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict at the Lassen County Fairgrounds in Susanville. A citywide motorcycle ride-in will occupy the fairgrounds. Organizers plan for the festival to return in 2024 at a new location, which will be announced at a later date.
The 12-year-old event was started by Gene Bach (at the recommendation of the Lassen County Fair Board by then president, Dan Douglas) and then subsequently owned by its landlord, the Lassen County Fair, and headed by Douglas. Now, Dan & Cheryl Douglas will continue to organize the festival with the new owner, the newly-formed Susanville Bluegrass Music Alliance.
Brookdale Bluegrass Festival Survives Power Outage & Road Closures For A Successful Weekend
This weekend’s NCBS-welcomed Brookdale Bluegrass & Roots Music Festival was a successful gathering of bands & fans at the Brookdale Lodge in the storm-damaged San Lorenzo Valley. The early-week rains and wind severely damaged Highway 9 and left the area with no grid power on the weekend of the festival.
The event went on with limited generator power, and no lights or hot water for guests in the Lodge’s rooms. Bluegrass musicians and fans had a good time anyway. Outside performances enjoyed beautiful sunny and cool days while evening shows were held inside by candlelight.
The festival in the Santa Cruz Mountains was presented by Brookdale Bluegrass & The Brookdale Lodge.
NCBS Members Receive A Deep Discount On Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Tickets
The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes all new, renewing, and returning members as we get ready for festival season! You can join or renew your NCBS Membership on this website or by mail! Your support of bluegrass music in our area is much appreciated.
NCBS Members receive a deep discount on Advance Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Tickets.
Upcoming Events Of Interest To Northern California Bluegrass Music Fans
Upcoming Events Of Interest To Northern California Bluegrass Fans
MARCH
24-26 – Brookdale Bluegrass & Roots Festival, Brookdale Lodge, Brookdale. (NCBS welcomed)
APRIL
13-16 – Walker Creek Music Camp, Walker Creek Ranch, Petaluma. (NCBS welcomed)
18-23 – CBA Spring Campout, Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, Lodi.
21-23 — California State Old Time Fiddle Association Open Fiddle & Picking Contest, Lodi Grape Festival Fairgrounds, Lodi.
21-23 – Berkeley Bluegrass Festival, Freight & Salvage, Berkeley. (NCBS welcomed)
27-30 – Merlefest, Wilkes Community College, Wilkesboro, NC.
28-30 – Two Day Town Campout, Lake Del Valle, Livermore.
MAY
11-14 – Parkfield Bluegrass Festival, Parkfield.
25-28 – Delfest, Allegany County Fairgrounds, Cumberland, MD.
25-29 – Strawberry Music Festival, Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley.
27-29 – Pick & Gather Festival, Riverdance Farm, Livingston. (NCBS welcomed)
JUNE
10-11 – La Honda Fair, La Honda Gardens, La Honda.
15-18 – CBA Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival, Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley.
23-25 – Susanville Bluegrass Festival, Lassen County Fairgrounds, Susanville. (NCBS welcomed) (CANCELLED, will return in 2024)
JUNE-JULY
June 28-July 2 – Gene Bach’s Twin Bridges Bluegrass Festival, Madison County Fairgrounds, Twin Bridges, MT.
June 28-July 2 – High Sierra Music Festival, Various Venues, Quincy.
JULY
8 — NCBS Presents The NCBS Volunteer & Member Gathering, Loch Lomond Park, Felton.
28-30 – Rockygrass, Planet Bluegrass Ranch, Lyons, CO. (Sold Out)
AUGUST
10-13 — NCBS Presents The 29th Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival, San Benito County Historical Park, Tres Pinos.
18-20 – Summergrass San Diego, Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, Vista.
24-27 – Bowers Bluegrass Festival, Bowers Mansion Regional Park, New Washoe City, NV.
SEPTEMBER
1-3 – Plumas Homegrown Americana Festival, Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds, Quincy. (NCBS welcomed)
26-30 – IBMA World Of Bluegrass, Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC. (NCBS welcomed)
Brookdale Bluegrass Festival Is On This Weekend
The Brookdale Bluegrass & Roots Music Festival is ON for this weekend.
August 10-13 Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Supports The NCBS
The 29th Annual NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival is a benefit for the Northern California Bluegrass Society.
The fun, friendly gathering will be held at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos on August 10-13, 2023.
Tickets are now on sale.
The Brookdale Bluegrass Festival Is Set For This Weekend March 24-26
The 2023 Brookdale Bluegrass Festival will be presented by Brookdale Bluegrass & The Brookdale Lodge March 24-26 at the Brookdale Lodge in Brookdale. The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes the event.
