All You Need To Know To Go To The Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair On Saturday April 17

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!

 

Still Searchin’ Will Make A Rare Appearance At The Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair On Saturday April 17

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,Ā Noon-5:00pm at The Summit House (note new location at the top of Highway 17).

Other bands playing on Saturday include Sidesaddle & Co,Ā Birches Bend,Ā 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

Still Searchin’

Bearcat Duo Set For Saturday April 17 At The NCBS/SCBS 2021 Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair

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

The free annual fair is presented by the Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass SocietyĀ 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.Ā The Bluegrass Fair will be held on four Saturdays, April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8.

Bluegrass Fair Details

The Bearcat Duo

Complete Line-Up For Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair Opening Day — Saturday April 17

Here is the complete line-up for the opening day of the Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair on Saturday, April 17, 2021,Ā 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

Birches Bend

Online Celebration For Bluegrass Musician & NCBS Life Member Colleen Lethridge Is Available For Viewing

The online celebration for NCBS Lifetime Member Colleen Lethridge (1930-2020) is now available for viewing on YouTube. The popular singer and guitar player was a fixture at bluegrass jams throughout Northern California for over three decades.

When Colleen was not enjoying music with her friends, she and close friend Lisa Barrett could be found at Stanford Women’s Basketball games from Palo Alto to the national championships.

Colleen Lethridge Celebration (April 11, 2021)

Colleen Lethridge (left) with Lisa Barrett at an RBA concert.

NCBS/SCBS Presents The 2021 Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair April 17 & 24 And May 1 & 8

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 onĀ 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:Ā Sidesaddle & Co, Birches Bend, Bearcat Stringband Duo

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

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

May 8:Ā 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

Bean Creek Set For May 8 Appearance At The NCBS/SCBS Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair

Bean Creek will perform on May 8 (note new date) at the 2021 Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair to be held at The Summit House Beer Garden & Grill.Ā 

The Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society will present the fair on four Saturdays,Ā April 17 & 24Ā andĀ May 1 & 8.

Note the new Bluegrass Fair location as the Duck Pond Stage location in San Lorenzo Park is not available this year.

Complete Bluegrass Fair Line-Up

Three bands will perform in a no admission show each Saturday afternoon starting at Noon in an outdoor restaurant setting with beautiful mountain views. The Summit House will offer informal food and drinks. The Summit House is a regular bluegrass venue atopĀ Highway 17Ā in theĀ Santa Cruz Mountains at 23123 Santa Cruz Highway, (6 miles south of Los Gatos).Ā ReservationsĀ are recommendedĀ andĀ Strict Coronavirus Rules will be enforced.Ā Phone:Ā (408) 353-2700.

Bean Creek

Special Carbon-Fiber Mandolin Is Being Raffled To Benefit The IBMA Foundation

TheĀ IBMA FoundationĀ is raffling offĀ theĀ finalĀ Z MandolinĀ ever to be made. Raffle tickets are now on sale.Ā TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass SocietyĀ is a longtime organizational member of theĀ International Bluegrass Music Association, which is affilated with the IBMA Foundation. NCBS president Michael Hall serves on the Foundation’s Board of Directors.

TheĀ Z MandolinĀ is a beautifully handcrafted work of art and a modern take on the classic F-Style mandolin, a fully custom design inspired by traditional instruments. Advanced carbon-fiber materials produce an instrument that is lightweight, durable, and less susceptible to dents, cracks or scratches than wooden stringed instruments. The Z Mandolin is an ideal tool for the modern musicianā€™s needs. Its carbon-fiber body is resistant to changes in humidity and temperature, making it easy to travel with and easy to keep in tune.

It comes equipped with an elegant, custom-designed Calton Case, featuring a beautiful, pure white exterior and stunning pink interior. The case is rugged and road-tested, yet stylish and sophisticated.

For more information and to purchase raffle tickets, visit the foundationā€™sĀ Raffle Web Page.

TheĀ Strings For Dreams RaffleĀ will end onĀ May 13Ā and the drawing will be held onĀ May 14.

The Summit House Saturday Series Brings The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers With Still Searchin’ On April 10

TheĀ NCBS-Welcomed Bluegrass SeriesĀ at theĀ Summit House will bring The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers with special guests Still Searchin’ in a FREE show this SATURDAY AFTERNOON, April 10, 2:00-4:00pm.

The top of Highway 17Ā in theĀ Santa Cruz MountainsĀ is where live bluegrass is presented by the Summit House Beer Garden & Grill. The series happens every Saturday afternoon.Ā This show with limited seating is atĀ 23123 Santa Cruz Highway, 6 miles south ofĀ Los Gatos. The Summit House will offer food and drinks.

This is an afternoon outdoor event.Ā ReservationsĀ are recommendedĀ andĀ Strict Coronavirus RulesĀ will be enforced.