One Month Reminder: The Second Annual FREE NCBS Gathering Membership & Volunteer Party will be held at Loch Lomond Park near Felton on Saturday, July 16, 2022.
Three Week Reminder: July 8 Is Deadline For Candidate Statements For NCBS Board Of Directors Election
Three Week Reminder: Candidate Statements for the 2022 Northern California Bluegrass Society Board Of Directors Election (on August 13) are Due On July 8.
Five Week Reminder: GOF Discount Advance Ticket Sales End On July 22
Five 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.
Visit The NCBS Information Booth At The CBA Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival This Weekend
The California Bluegrass Association’s Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival will be held June 16-19, 2022 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley. If you will be there, stop by and say hello to your friends at the Northern California Bluegrass Society Information Booth. We will say hello right back and do our best to answer your questions about the NCBS, upcoming NCBS events, and other bluegrass gatherings around Northern California. We will have a fine old time.
Performance Schedule Set For FREE NCBS Gathering Party On Saturday July 16
The picnic and music performance schedule has been set for the Second Annual NCBS Gathering Membership & Volunteer Party at Loch Lomond Park, Felton on Saturday, July 16, 2022. The FREE event is open to NCBS Members and Volunteers (and to those interested in becoming either one). Park gates open at 7:00am and close at 7:30pm. Parking is limited, so carpooling is beyond 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!
Location: City of Santa Cruz Loch Lomond Recreation Area, 100 Loch Lomond Way, Felton, CA 95018
Discount Advance Tickets For The Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival On Sale Now
The Northern California Bluegrass Society will present the return of the Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival on Thursday-Sunday, August 11-14, 2022, at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos.
Discount Advance Tickets are now on sale. Everyone receives an advance purchase discount; NCBS Members receive a deep discount with their advance purchase.
Candidate Statements For The 2022 NCBS Board Of Directors Election Due By July 8
The 2022 Election for the Northern California Bluegrass Society Board Of Directors will be held at the Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos on Saturday, August 13, 2022, 10:00am-5:00pm, and by mail.
Candidate Statements are due to Michael Hall by July 8, 2022, for publication on the NCBS Website. Statements are limited to 100 words.
July 16 Is Date For FREE NCBS Membership & Volunteer Gathering At Loch Lomond
The FREE Second Annual NCBS Gathering Membership & Volunteer Event is set for Loch Lomond Park near Felton in the Santa Cruz Mountains on Saturday July 16. There will be food, friends, live music, jamming and fun! Carpool please. Bring a picnic if you like. Chairs, blankets, and coolers are recommended.
If you are not yet a Northern California Bluegrass Society member or volunteer, you can sign up in advance on this website or at the Gathering if you are interested.
Here are the bands that will perform: BanjerDan, Eric Burman & The Brookdale Bluegrass Band, Post Folk Revivalists, & Phil & Anne Pflager.
State & County Covid Rules Will Be In Effect For Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival
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.
Time To Renew Your NCBS Membership As Local Live Bluegrass Music Returns
Now is the time to renew your membership in your local bluegrass music club! NCBS welcomes all new, renewing, and returning members.
Your support of bluegrass music in our area is much appreciated at this critical time — and our volunteers have big plans! 2022 will be a great year to be a member. It only takes a moment to join or renew on this website or by mail.