🎻 Bluegrass Magic Returns to Nevada County for the 51st Annual Father’s Day Festival in Grass Valley 🌲🎶

🎻 WHAT: 51st Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival
📅 WHEN: June 18–21
📍 WHERE: Nevada County Fairgrounds
🌐 INFO: Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival

Whether you’re a lifelong bluegrass fan or simply looking for an unforgettable summer weekend in Nevada County, the Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival promises music, community, and Sierra Foothills memories that last a lifetime. 🎶🌲

Bluegrass fans from across California and beyond are getting ready to head to Grass Valley for one of the region’s most beloved music traditions  the 51st Annual Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival, happening June 18–21 at the beautiful Nevada County Fairgrounds. 🎻🏕️

Presented by the California Bluegrass Association, the long-running festival has become a signature summer event in Nevada County, bringing thousands of visitors to the Sierra Foothills for four days of live music, camping, family fun, workshops, square dancing, and late-night jam sessions under the pines. 🌲✨

🎵 Legendary Lineup Comes to Grass Valley

This year’s festival features a highly anticipated reunion of The Bluegrass Cardinals, the legendary California bluegrass group that helped define the West Coast bluegrass sound. Founded by Don Parmley, David Parmley, and Randy Graham, the band toured nationally from 1974 to 1997 and was inducted into the Bluegrass Hall of Fame in 2025. 🎶🏆

Festivalgoers in Grass Valley can also enjoy performances from an incredible lineup of bluegrass and acoustic artists, including:

🎻 The Sam Grisman Project
🎶 The Po' Ramblin' Boys
🎻 Bronwyn Keith-Hynes
🎤 Missy Raines & Allegheny
🌄 California Bluegrass Reunion
🎸 Bruce Molsky & Darol Anger
🎵 The Price Sisters
🚐 Hard Drive
🌲 Broken Compass Bluegrass

…and many more, with 15 additional California bands still to be announced. 🎉

Held at the scenic Nevada County Fairgrounds, attendees can enjoy:

🏕️ Camping under towering pine trees
🪕 Nonstop picking circles and jam sessions
💃 Traditional square dancing
🎨 KidFest family activities
🎻 Bluegrass workshops and music instruction
👨‍👩‍👧 Youth Academy programs for young musicians

The popular Kids on Bluegrass program also gives talented young performers a chance to take the main stage in front of festival crowds. 🌟

🎟️ Tickets and Camping Information

Single-day tickets range from $25–$85, while four-day festival passes are available for:

🎫 $70 for ages 13–17
🎫 $240 for adults up to age 65
🎫 $225 for seniors 65+

Children 12 and under attend FREE. 👧🧒

Festival passes include tent camping, camper-van or tent-trailer camping without hookups, plus parking for one vehicle. Limited RV hookups are also available. 🚐🌲

New “Pinetree Partner” ticket packages offer upgraded perks including preferred seating, parking, and access to an exclusive hospitality lounge. ✨

Find more about this event at: https://www.festygonuts.com/fathers-day-bluegrass-festival-announces-2026-lineup/