Northern California Bluegrass Society favorites Cactus Bob & The Prairie Flower (Bob Cole & Chris Stevenson) will open the 2022 Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival on the new Lantern Stage at 8:00pm on Thursday Evening, August 11. The audience will light the informal stage by bringing their own camp lights.
The 28th GOF Festival will run August 11-14 at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos.
The Northern California Bluegrass Society will follow the California and San Benito County Covid Policies in place at the time of the August 11-14, 2022 Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival in Tres Pinos. Currently, these rules do not require proof of vaccination. Medical experts strongly recommend vaccination to avoid serious illness or death from Covid.
One Day Reminder: Sales of Discount Advance Tickets for the August 11-14, 2022 Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival end on this Friday, July 22. (Mailed ticket orders will be accepted if postmarked by July 22.)
Everyone receives an advance purchase discount; NCBS Members receive a deep discount with their advance purchase.
Two Day Reminder: Sales of Discount Advance Tickets for the August 11-14, 2022 Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival end on this Friday, July 22.
Everyone receives an advance purchase discount; NCBS Members receive a deep discount with their advance purchase.
Here is the Main Stage schedule for the August 11-14, 2022 NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos.
Main Stage:
FRIDAY, August 12
3:00pm — Birches Bend
4:00 — Young & Up Too Late
5:00 — Eric Burman & The Brookdale Bluegrass Band
6:00 — Dinner Break & Workshops
7:00 — Dan & Laurel
8:00 — Dark Hollow
9:00 — Bean Creek
SATURDAY, August 13
10:00am — Open Heartstrings
11:00 — Solid Gold Stranger
Noon — Lucky Drive Bluegrass Band
1:00pm — Lunch & Workshops
2:00 — Goat Hill Girls
3:00 — High Water Line
4:00 — Festival Speed
5:00 — Mission Blue
6:00 — Dinner & Workshops
7:00 — Muleskinner Stomp
8:00 — Jubilee
9:00 — Mother Corn Shuckers
10:00 — Dance Party: The Story Tellers
SUNDAY, August 14
10:00am — Marin County Breakdown
11:00 — Who’s Feeling Young Now
Noon — Kids On Stage
1:00pm — Rose Valley Thorns
2:00 — The Courthouse Ramblers
Five Day Reminder: Sales of Discount Advance Tickets for the August 11-14, 2022 Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival end on this Friday, July 22.
Everyone receives an advance purchase discount; NCBS Members receive a deep discount with their advance purchase.
The Second Annual NCBS Gathering Membership & Volunteer Party at Loch Lomond Park, Felton has been set for this Saturday, July 16, 2022. The event is open to NCBS Members and Volunteers (and to those interested in becoming either one).
This is a FREE, fun outdoor event and a chance to meet new folks while enjoying great music.
Location: City of Santa Cruz Loch Lomond Recreation Area, 100 Loch Lomond Way, Felton, CA 95018.
Park gates open at 7:00am and close at 7:30pm. Parking is limited, so carpooling is highly recommended (Parking fee is $8.00 per car.) Follow the signs to our reserved area in the lower lot by the lake.
SATURDAY, July 16
All Day: Boating & Fishing in Loch Lomond Lake, with boat rides by Eric or Bruce and boat rentals available. The lake has bass, trout & catfish. Daily fishing licenses are available if you need one.
Beginning At Noon: NCBS will supply burgers, hot dogs, sodas, and water. You are also welcome to bring your own picnic and alcohol of your choosing. Enjoy!
Stage Schedule:
Noon — Phil & Anne Pflager
1:30pm — Lucas Lawson
2:30 — Eric Burman & The Brookdale Bluegrass Band
3:30 — Post Folk Revivalists
4:30-6:00 — BanjerDan & The Danger Band Plus Closing Jam Extravaganza!
One Week Reminder: Sales of Discount Advance Tickets for the August 11-14, 2022 Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival end on July 22.
Everyone receives an advance purchase discount; NCBS Members receive a deep discount with their advance purchase.
The NCBS-welcomed monthly bluegrass concert series Pub In The Park will feature the Goat Hill Girls on Saturday, July 16 at Red Morton Park in Redwood City. The FREE program will run 11:00am-4:00pm with the band playing on an outdoor stage. Food and beer will be available, or you can bring your own picnic.
The all-bluegrass series is presented by Redwood City Parks & Recreation and will continue through September.
Here is the schedule for the FREE NCBS Gathering Membership & Volunteer Party:
SATURDAY, July 16
7:00am — Park Gates Open
All Day — Fun! Boat rides, fishing, Jamming, & relaxation at beautiful Loch Lomond Park.
Noon (approximately) — Lunch will be served
Performance Schedule:
Noon — Phil & Anne Pflager
1:30pm — Lucas Lawson
2:30 — Eric Burman & The Brookdale Bluegrass Band
3:30 — Post Folk Revivalists
4:30-6:00 — BanjerDan & The Danger Band Plus Closing Jam Extravaganza!
Dark — Park Gates Close
