The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes the 7th Annual Berkeley Bluegrass Festival, set for April 21-23 at the Freight & Salvage. This Berkeley event is the only bluegrass festival in the East Bay. Laurie Lewis, Peter Rowan, and the Dry Branch Fire Squad will headline. Other acts and workshops will fill the weekend.
The Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival is set for August 10-13, 2023 at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos. Advance tickets are now on sale on this website & by mail.
NCBS Members receive a deep discount on Advance Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Tickets. Non-Members receive a discount.
The annual Northern California Bluegrass Society party for NCBS Members and Volunteers will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Loch Lomond Park near Felton. The gathering in the mountains will feature bands, jamming, picnicking, friends, nature, & fun!
The Northern California Bluegrass Society will be providing information about the upcoming bluegrass season at two events this week:
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18-23 – CBA Spring Campout, Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, Lodi. (No formal Info Booth, but flyers will be available.)
21-23 – Berkeley Bluegrass Festival, Freight & Salvage, Berkeley (NCBS welcomed event!). The NCBS Information Table will be in the lobby. Stop by and say hello!
We will have information about all bluegrass events in our area, including NCBS events!
The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes the 7th Annual Berkeley Bluegrass Festival, set for April 21-23 at the Freight & Salvage.
This Berkeley event is the only bluegrass festival in the East Bay. Laurie Lewis, Peter Rowan, and the Dry Branch Fire Squad will headline. Other acts and workshops will fill the weekend.
The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes all new, renewing, and returning members. 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.
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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. Non-Members receive a discount. Tickets are now available on this website.
The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes the 7th Annual Berkeley Bluegrass Festival, set for April 21-23 at the Freight & Salvage. This Berkeley event is the only bluegrass festival in the East Bay.
Laurie Lewis, Peter Rowan, and the Dry Branch Fire Squad will headline. Other acts and workshops will fill the weekend.
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 gathering in the mountains will feature bands, jamming, picnicking, friends, nature, & fun!
The annual raffle that supports the IBMA Foundation is on now and will run through May 12, 2023. Now is the time to get your tickets and support bluegrass music! The main prize is a vintage 1967 Martin D-35 Guitar with hardshell case, strap, stand, and other accessories valued at $5,000. The other totally unique prize is a pair of handmade (in your size) cowboy boots from master boot maker Lisa Sorrell. The boots will feature the art of the Louvin Brothers’ iconic “Satan Is Real” album cover and are valued at priceless!
Raffle Information, Prizes, & Tickets
The IBMA Foundation is affiliated with the International Bluegrass Music Association. The Northern California Bluegrass Society is a longtime organizational member of the IBMA and NCBS past president Michael Hall is a member of the Foundation’s board of directors.
