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
CBA Youth Academy (ages 8 to 16)
KidFest activity zone
Free workshops, square dances, fireside chats with bluegrass legends
Limited RV hookups available
All-hours campground jam sessions
Local lodging options in Grass Valley and Nevada City
Ticket information (gate prices)