50th Annual Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival

50th Annual Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival

June 12–15, 2025 | Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, Calif.

Celebrate 50 Years of Bluegrass Tradition in the Sierra Foothills

What
The 50th annual Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival — the landmark golden anniversary of this family-friendly celebration of bluegrass music. The four-day event, staged by the California Bluegrass Association, features over 30 national, regional and local acts, workshops, jamming, square dancing and youth activities, all taking place under the towering pines of the beautiful Sierra Nevada foothills.

When
Thursday, June 12 through Sunday, June 15, 2025

Where
Nevada County Fairgrounds
11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, California

Festival Highlights

• Headliners
  The Travelin’ McCourys, the Gibson Brothers, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, Laurie Lewis & the Right Hands, Junior Sisk Band, the Good Ol’ Persons
• Three stages
  Main Stage, Vern’s Stage (showcasing rising and established talent) and Pioneer Stage (intimate showcases and youth open mics)
• Special 50th-anniversary sets
  Reunion performances from original festival acts Laurie Lewis & the Right Hands and the Good Ol’ Persons, plus a “50 Years of Togetherness” set with Laurie Lewis and Kathy Kallick
• Midnight Special concert: “Fifty Years of Passing it On” with Laurie Lewis & friendsYoung musicians celebrate their inspirations in an intimate performance starting at 11:30 p.m. Saturday in the club-like Ponderosa Hall, separately ticketed at $25, with adult beverages available
• Family & youth programsKids on Bluegrass youth showcase

  CBA Youth Academy (ages 8 to 16)

  KidFest activity zone

  Free workshops, square dances, fireside chats with bluegrass legends

• Camping & communityOnsite camping included with full festival passes

  Limited RV hookups available

  All-hours campground jam sessions

  Local lodging options in Grass Valley and Nevada City

   

Ticket information (gate prices)

• Full four-day passes: adults – $275; teens (13 to 17) – $80
• Single-day passes: $35-$100
• Kids 12 & under: Free
• Discounts: Available for California Bluegrass Association members
• Tickets & info: fathersdayfestival.com