The Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival, set for August 10-13, 2017, will present the the alt-bluegrass bands Cryin’ Shame and Pathetic Honey String Band.
The Northern California Bluegrass Society will stage its signature festival for the second time at the beautiful San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos (7 miles south of Hollister). This will be number 24 — the first 22 events were held next door at Bolado Park.
Gates open at Noon on Thursday (no early admissions). That day will be exclusively devoted to jamming and socializing, while top California bands will perform Friday-Sunday on 4 stages.
Pathetic Honey String Band
Camping is free with all multi-day tickets and pleasant evenings will feature plenty of informal camp jams.
Festival Flyer
Festival Information & Schedule
Kids On Stage
Historical Park
Location Map
Posted Aug 7th, 2017
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The Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival, set for August 10-13, 2017, will present Rogue River (Santa Cruz). The band has performed many times over the event’s 24-year run.
The band’s Penny Godlis will be honored by the dedication of the festival backstage. She has been the key organizer for the gathering for the past two decades and is retiring after this festival.
The Northern California Bluegrass Society will stage the benefit festival at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos (next to the event’s original home at Bolado Park). Pleasant camp jamming evenings will follow performances on 4 stages Friday-Sunday, while Thursday will be exclusively devoted to jamming and socializing.
There will be plenty of tickets at the gate. Camping is free with all multi-day tickets.
Note that Gates Open at Noon on Thursday (no early admissions except for staff). Thanks for your support!
Penny Godlis of Rogue River
Posted Aug 6th, 2017
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San Benito County Historical Park
Here is the information you need to plan your trip to the Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival, next weekend in Tres Pinos. Ya’ll come!
Festival Flyer
Festival Details
Historical Park
Location Map
Posted Aug 5th, 2017
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Dusty Moon
The First Stage Bands will begin the Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival performances on Friday at Noon. The Main Stage will follow at 3:00pm.
FIRST STAGE
FRIDAY, August 11
Noon — Short Cross Ties
Short Cross Ties
1:00pm — The Beauty Operators
2:00 — Dusty Moon
The Northern California Bluegrass Society will present the August 10-13 festival at the San Benito County Historical Park, Tres Pinos (next to Bolado Park and 7 miles south of Hollister on Highway 25). The event is a benefit for the NCBS.
Festival gates will open at Noon on Thursday. Early arrivals will be turned away. There will be plenty of tickets at the gate.
Posted Aug 4th, 2017
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Snap Jackson
Northern California Bluegrass Society favorite Snap Jackson & The Knock On Wood Players will return to the line-up for 24th Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival to be held at the beautiful San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos, 7 miles south of Hollister.
Eric Antrim
Top Northern California bluegrass bands and musicians will play on 4 stages to benefit NCBS’ work to promote bluegrass in the San Francisco Bay Area and the Monterey Bay Area.
Shane Kalbach
In addition to the stage performances, there will be plenty of jamming all around the campground in the evenings. Thanks for your support!
Camping is FREE with all multi-day tickets. There will be plenty of tickets at the gate.
Brian Clark
More hot showers have been added since the 2016 festival.
Campers should bring water for drnking and cooking.
Festival Flyer
Festival Details
Historical Park
Location Map
Volunteer Form
Posted Aug 3rd, 2017
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