Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate ALL kinds of Strawberry love. And why not celebrate your loved ones with tickets to create memories, share good times together, and listen to the sweet sounds of Strawberry?
ALL ticket types are available at the link here or by calling us at (209) 984-8640 M-Th, 10:00 am–3:00 pm.
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!
Photo credits: Dave Bonnot, Robin Frenette, Tim Konrad, Adam Metterville, Kate Skogen, Evan Thompson, Tim Van Raam
Worried about freezing yourself out? Don’t despair! There is only one more week to take advantage of our Winter Discount for the Spring Festival, but we have more discounts that are sure to turn any frown upside down!
Volunteers Please Note: You are eligible for a worker refund if you purchase a ticket before being assigned to a crew. The deadline to receive a worker refund is Monday, June 16th. Please do not buy a ticket if you are already confirmed to volunteer.
ALL ticket types available for purchase, and more information, can be found here or by calling us at (209) 984-8630, M-Th, 10:00 am–3:00 pm.
We would like to acknowledge the passing late last month of beloved musician, Pete Siegfried, who was a dear friend to many in the Grass Valley area.
Pete graced the Strawberry stage as part of the acclaimed Americana duo, Barwick and Siegfried, at the Fall 2014, Spring 2017, and Spring 2018 Festivals as well as a founding member of the popular bluegrass band, Mountain Laurel, at the Spring 2008 Festival. Pete will be long remembered among our music community for his distinctive and expressive tenor vocals, adept instrumentation, and enchanting collaboration with bandmate, Kathy Barwick.
The Strawberry community extends its collective heart and deepest condolences to Pete’s family and wide circle of friends.
Jontavious Willis is resolved in his mission: to reinvigorate today’s Blues with the spirit of the past.
“His writing is firmly contemporary at the same time that his playing is rooted in the tradition of Country Blues.” – Lizzie No, Folk Alley
Inspired by a time when the Blues were plentiful and rhythm reigned supreme, Jontavious leverages his unique sound—a synthesis of his Georgia heritage and reverence for traditional Blues—to get the world dancing again.
“‘I want to get folks involved in my music, whether it’s listening or dancing. I want there to be a relationship for the time that we have.’” – Jontavious Willis, as told to Trevor Christian, Country Pocket, WUSB
A Grammy-nominated musician and songwriter, Jontavious performs original, toe-tapping tunes in the style of Delta, Piedmont, Texas, and Gospel Blues. Dynamic vocals, technical prowess, and an abundance of Southern charm keep Jontavious sending jolts of vitality through the Blues community.
We can’t wait for Jontavious Willis to jolt the Strawberry stage on Saturday, May 24th! Listen and learn more here.
Did you know that Strawberry offers a lot more than Main Stage entertainment?!
Strawberry Music Festivals include everything from ‘Fiddle for Adults’ and ‘Watercolor 101’ to bird watching and storytelling. We can’t wait to see you jamming out with friends, old and new, learning about local wildlife, stretching it out at yoga, taking the kids to make some arts and crafts, and more! And, get this, everything is included in the price of your ticket!
Stay tuned over the next few months as we highlight some of the wonderful programs, memorable classes, and enriching activities that make Strawberry so special.
There is something for everyone at Strawberry!
Photo Credit: Adam Metterville, Dave Bonnot, Kate Skogen, Robin Frenette, Tim Konrad
John Reischman and the Jaybirds fashion a stylish take on bluegrass that seamlessly blends original songs and instrumentals with Appalachian old-time music for a truly unique band sound.
“. . .they can sing and play anything bluegrass or country. And do. They may make it sound easy (the really good ones do), but it isn’t.” – Frank Gutch Jr., No Depression
Now in their 20th year, with seven acclaimed albums and two Juno nominations, the Jaybirds are simultaneously innovative and unadorned, sophisticated and stripped-down, happily old-fashioned and 21st-century contemporary.
The powerful mandolinist and composer John Reischman is joined by Patrick Sauber (guitarist), Greg Spatz (fiddler), Trisha Gagnon (vocals/bass), and Nick Hornbuckle (banjo). Catch John Reischman & the Jaybirds at Strawberry on Thursday, May 22nd! Listen and learn more here.
It is not February without spreading a little Strawberry love. Round three of the 2025 Lineup Announcements is here!
Sam Grisman Project, Darlingside, and The Langan Band will be joining us on the Strawberry Stage this Spring, and Del McCoury Band will be joining us in the Fall!
Visit our Spring Lineup and Fall Lineup pages to listen to and learn more about each performer.
Stay tuned here and on our website — more lineup announcements for BOTH festivals are coming soon! ALL ticket types for 2025 are on sale now. Tickets can be ordered online 24/7 or by phone at (209) 984-8630, M-Th, 10:00 am-3:00 pm.
The Spring 2025 Volunteer Application is now live! For more information and the application, please visit our Volunteer Inquiries page here.
There are typically more applicants than available positions. Please note we will only contact you if you are chosen for a position — this could happen anytime between now and the festival.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Spring 2025 Strawberry Music Festival!
Photo credit: Kate Skogen, Robin Frenette, Shelby McCauliffe
East Nash Grass is one of the hottest young bands in Bluegrass.
They are far more than impressive instrumental technicians. As a group that came together organically on Nashville’s East Side, playing tiny stages for the love of it between tours backing bigger acts, they have a hard-forged bond that’s reflected in their stage chemistry.
“East Nash Grass not only has great cohesiveness, but also loads of versatility.” – Braeden Paul, Bluegrass Today
Like birds in a flock, each keenly aware of one another’s every move, the pickers in East Nash Grass fly in tight formation, no matter the twists and turns the moment demands.
East Nash Grass is Maddie Denton (fiddle), Cory Walker (banjo), Harry Clark (mandolin), Jeff Partin (bass), and frontman James Kee. This powerhouse leader of the next generation in bluegrass excellence will hit the Strawberry stage on Sunday, May 25th! Listen and learn more here.
The RV Site Reservation Lottery ends at NOON tomorrow, Tuesday, January 28th!
Please review the RV Site Guidelines and find the forms here:
IMPORTANT: If you want to reserve a site for Spring AND Fall, please note you must fill out a submission for EACH festival. Multiple submissions will be deleted to ensure equal opportunity — we will only accept one submission per person, per household, per festival.
We will begin contacting people on or by January 30th by phone regarding site placement. The Strawberry Office phone number is (209) 984-8630. (Pro Tip: Add our office number to your contact list so you don’t think it’s spam!)
If you have any questions, please contact us at info@strawberrymusic.com or (209) 984-8630, M–Th, 10:00 am–3:00 pm.
Photo Credit Kate Skogen
