Category: SC Bluegrass Fair

Pacifica’s Mission Blue will perform on April 24, 2021 at the 2021 Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair to be held at The Summit House Beer Garden & Grill.

Dana Frankel of Mission Blue is a member of the NCBS Board Of Directors and has recently become the Chair of the long-running Bluegrass Fair event.

The Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society will present the 33rd annual fair on four Saturdays, April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8. from Noon to 5:00pm. Other bands performing on April 24 include Yoseff & Katya Tucker, Purple Mountain Majesty, & The Felton Music Hall Jam.

Bluegrass Fair sound will be by Robert Cornelius and sponsored by The Great Room. Food & drink will be served by The Summit House.  Beautiful & Inspiring Views of The Santa Cruz Mountains surround the outdoor audience area.

Covid Safety Rules will be strictly enforced. RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED (408) 353-2700. 

Bluegrass Fair Info

Yoseff & Katya Tucker will perform on April 24, 2021 at the 2021 Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair to be held at The Summit House Beer Garden & Grill.

The Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society will present the 33rd annual fair on four Saturdays, April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8. from Noon to 5:00pm. Other bands performing on April 24 include Mission Blue,  Purple Mountain Majesty, & The Felton Music Hall Jam.

Bluegrass Fair sound will be by Robert Cornelius and sponsored by The Great Room. Food & drink will be served by The Summit House.  Beautiful & Inspiring Views of The Santa Cruz Mountains extend in every direction from the outdoor audience area. Covid Safety Rules will be strictly enforced. RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED (408) 353-2700. 

Bluegrass Fair Info

The Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair will present The Felton Music Hall Jam on Saturday, April 24, 2021, Noon-5:00pm at The Summit House (note new location at the top of Highway 17). Other bands performing that day include Yoseff & Katya Tucker, Mission Blue, & Purple Mountain Majesty.

The Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society presents the Fair, with sound by Robert Cornelius and sponsored by The Great Room. Food & drink will be served by The Summit House Beer Garden & Grill. The 33rd Bluegrass Fair will be held on four Saturdays, April 17 – May 8.

There will be Beautiful & Inspiring Views of The Santa Cruz Mountains in the outdoor audience area.

RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED (408) 353-2700. 

Bluegrass Fair Info

Purple Mountain Majesty is set to play the Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair on Saturday, April 24, 2021, Noon-5:00pm at The Summit House (note new location at the top of Highway 17). Other bands performing that day include Yoseff & Katya Tucker, Mission Blue, & The Felton Music Hall Jam.

The free 33rd annual fair is presented by the Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society with sound sponsored by The Great Room. Food & drink will be served by The Summit House Beer Garden & Grill. The Bluegrass Fair will be held on four Saturdays, April 17 – May 8.

There will be Beautiful & Inspiring Views of The Santa Cruz Mountains in the outdoor audience area.

RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED (408) 353-2700. 

Bluegrass Fair Info

The opening day of the 2021 Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair enjoyed fine weather, great bluegrass music, and a happy audience. For many musicians and fans in attendance, it was their first live music performance in over a year. The beloved Rite of Spring for the area bluegrass community blissfully returned after a year away.

Sidesaddle & Co, Birches Bend, Bearcat Duo, BanjerDan Mazer, & Still Searchin’ provided the entertainment. The Summit House staff provided excellent food and drink. The free fair presented by the NCBS/SCBS will return for the next three Saturdays.

 

Here is all you need to know to go to the Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair on Saturday, April 17:

Fun: The Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society will present the 33rd edition of this beloved Rite of Spring over four Saturdays, April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2021.

New Location: The previous location is unavailable this year and the fair will be held at The Summit House, 23123 Santa Cruz Highway, Los Gatos, at the top of Highway 17, 6 miles south of Los Gatos and 9 miles north of Scott’s Valley.

Cost: FREE, seating is outdoor restaurant style, where the Summit House Beer Garden & Grill will serve you food and drink, which will not be free.

April 17 Bands (Noon-5:00pm): Sidesaddle & Co, Birches Bend, Bearcat Duo, and Still Searchin.

Raffle: The NCBS raffle pays the bills and has great prizes. Tickets will be sold at the fair.

Weather: Perfect! Sunny, High 77, Low 50.

Covid 19 Rules In Full Effect: Yes, including masks and social distancing.

Reservations: Recommended (408) 353-2700.

Views: Beautiful Santa Cruz Mountain Vistas are in every direction from the outdoor seating at this lovely mountaintop establishment.

And remember…all of your friends will be there!

 

A rare appearance by the Santa Cruz bluegrass band Still Searchin’ will close the opening day of the Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair on Saturday, April 17, 2021, Noon-5:00pm at The Summit House (note new location at the top of Highway 17).

Other bands playing on Saturday include Sidesaddle & Co, Birches Bend, and Bearcat Duo.

The fair is presented by the Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society with sound by Robert Cornelius (sponsored by The Great Room). The Summit House Beer Garden & Grill will provide the food and drink. There will be Beautiful & Inspiring Views of The Santa Cruz Mountains.

RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED (408) 353-2700. The free Bluegrass Fair will be held on four Saturdays, April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8.

Bluegrass Fair Details

The Bearcat Duo is set to play on the opening day of the Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair on Saturday, April 17, 2021, Noon-5:00pm at The Summit House (note new location at the top of Highway 17). Other bands that day include Sidesaddle & Co, Birches Bend, and Still Searchin’.

The free annual fair is presented by the Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society with sound sponsored by The Great Room. Food & drink will be served by The Summit House Beer Garden & Grill. There will be Beautiful & inspiring Views of The Santa Cruz Mountains. RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED (408) 353-2700. The Bluegrass Fair will be held on four Saturdays, April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8.

Bluegrass Fair Details

Here is the complete line-up for the opening day of the Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair on Saturday, April 17, 2021, Noon-5:00pm at The Summit House:

Sidesaddle & Co

Birches Bend

Bearcat Duo

Still Searchin’

Presented by the Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society. Sound sponsored by The Great Room. Food & drink by The Summit House Beer Garden & Grill. Beautiful & inspiring views presented by The Santa Cruz Mountains. RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED (408) 353-2700.

Bluegrass Fair Details

The Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society will present the Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair beginning this Saturday afternoon. The FREE outdoor afternoon shows will be held on April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2021.

The bluegrass fair will feature three bands at each Saturday performance (Noon-5:00pm). Here is the line-up:

April 17: Sidesaddle & Co, Birches Bend, Bearcat Stringband Duo

April 24: Purple Mountain Majesty, Yoseff & Katya Tucker, Mission Blue

May 1: Goat Hill Girls, Pacific Drive, Dark Hollow

May 8: Wildcat Mountain Ramblers, Bean Creek, North Country Blue

Beautiful New Location:

The Summit House Beer Garden & Grill, high in the Santa Cruz Mountains at 23123 Santa Cruz Highway, 6 miles south of Los Gatos on Highway 17. Sound by Robert Cornelius, Food & drink by The Summit House. Outdoor seating is in a restaurant setting with all Coronavirus Safety Rules strictly enforced.

Reservations Are Recommended: (408) 353-2700