Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair
Our longest running event (since 1987), this FREE show is usually held the first Saturday of May at the Duck Pond Stage in San Lorenzo Park, in sunny downtown Santa Cruz. In 2011, it will be held on Saturday, May 21st.
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All You Need To Know To Go To The Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair This Saturday
Come to the FREE NCBS/SCBS Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair – a rite of spring for Northern California bluegrass folks!
The details:
Date & Time: Saturday, May 21, Noon-5:00pm.
Place: Duck Pond Stage, San Lorenzo Park, next to the courthouse in downtown Santa Cruz.
Cost: FREE.
Weather: Perfect: Afternoon sun, High 66.
Bands: Harmony Grits, Down Beets, Windy Hill, Jimmy Chickenpants, Slide Road.
Food & Drink: Available for purchase or bring your own. No alcohol, please.
Dogs: No.
Bring: Blanket or chairs for lawn seating.
Parking: On street, in downtown garages, or at the left side of the courthouse.
Raffle: Yes.
Complete Information About The Upcoming Bluegrass Season: Yes.
Duck Pond Stage, San Lorenzo Park, Santa Cruz
Directions: From Highway 17, continue on Ocean Street into Santa Cruz, past Water Street, then right into the Santa Cruz County Courthouse parking lot, to left of building, park and walk to Duck Pond. Alternate: Park on the streets surrounding the park. Alternate: Park in downtown Santa Cruz and cross the pedestrian bridge into the park. (The Duck Pond Stage is behind the Lawn Bowling Ball courts.)
Presented by the Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society for the past 25 years.
And remember — All of your friends will be there!
Posted May 20th, 2011
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The 2011 Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair Bands — Free Show This Saturday
Windy Hill
The 25th annual Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair is FREE, FUN, and THIS SATURDAY in Santa Cruz. The Noon-5:00pm show is at the Duck Pond Stage in San Lorenzo Park, 134 Dakota Avenue, on the banks of the San Lorenzo River near the courthouse.
There will be food and drink, a sunny afternoon, and a raffle.
Jim Mintun of Slide Road
The Bluegrass Fair is presented by the Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society (NCBS/SCBS) and is the oldest outdoor concert series in Santa Cruz.
We have a great band line-up this year and hope to see you there!
The Down Beets
Jimmy Chickenpants
Our host band since 1987, The Harmony Grits
Posted May 18th, 2011
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25th Annual Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair Set For This Saturday, May 21
The 25th Annual Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at the Duck Pond Stage, San Lorenzo Park, near the courthouse in downtown Santa Cruz. FREE.
Harmony Grits, Windy Hill, The Down Beets, Side Road, Jimmy Chickenpants. A beloved springtime ritual presented by the NCBS/SCBS since 1987!
Posted May 16th, 2011
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Make Your Plans For May 21 Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair
Here are the details for the Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair on May 21, 2011. Make your plans to join us!
Date — Saturday May 21st
Event — Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair, 25th annual
Location — Duck Pond Stage, San Lorenzo Park, Santa Cruz
Time — 12-5 PM
Presented by the Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society
Contact — Mike McKinley (831) 459-0908
FREE and open to the public.
The Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society is presenting the 25th annual Bluegrass Fair in San Lorenzo Park, May 21st from noon to five PM. Featured bands include: Harmony Grits, Windy Hill, Slide Road, Jimmy Chickenpants and The Down Beets. In addition there will be food vending and a raffle featuring tickets to California music festivals, and musical instruments. FREE.
The fair is the oldest event presented by the NCBS/SCBS and a beloved rite of spring for the local bluegrass community.
Posted May 11th, 2011
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The FREE 2011 Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair Is Third (Not First) May Saturday
The 2011 Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair will NOT be held on this weekend’s usual First Saturday of May due to a one-time date conflict. It will be held on the THIRD SATURDAY, May 21. Other than the date change, it will still be the same fun time. The Fair is FREE. Food and drink will be available, and an excellent raffle including tickets to the summer season’s many bluegrass festivals, is planned.
The band line-up for the Noon-5:00pm concert at the Duck Pond Stage in San Lorenzo Park, Santa Cruz is Harmony Grits, Slide Road, Jimmy Chickenpants, Windy Hill, and The Down Beets.
The Fair is the oldest outdoor public concert series in Santa Cruz and the longest-running event presented by the Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society (NCBS/SCBS).
Posted May 5th, 2011
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