Thank you to everyone who attended the Spring 2024 Strawberry Music Festival! We are grateful to be part of a passionate and caring community of music and art lovers who made this year’s Strawberry Music Festival such a memorable occasion!  

We are especially eager to give accolades to the people who keep the festival running smoothly. 

Thank you to our volunteers who are committed to contributing their time and skills AND to the devoted crew leaders and coordinators who dedicate many hours to organizing volunteers and managing various departments before, during, and after the event. We are also grateful for the diverse group of vendors, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and workshop presenters who provide delectable food and drink, activities and entertainment, essential services, and unique shopping opportunities at Strawberry. Their participation supports a program of non-stop festival fun and frivolity. 

In addition, Strawberry is honored and enamored by the stellar musicians, representing a variety of genres, who played for us everywhere from the Main Stage to campground jams. This gathering would not be possible without an enthusiastic audience of patrons who literally and figuratively invest in cultivating a quality community experience. Last but not least, we would like to thank all of the fantastic folks working at the Nevada County Fairgrounds who have welcomed and supported Strawberry’s Spring Festival nine times over the last ten years.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please note that Strawberry’s home office will reopen for business on Monday, June 3rd, and our office staff will be available 10:00am – 2:00pm, Monday – Wednesday at (209) 984-8630 or info@strawberrymusic.com. Thank you for your patience while we unpack our supplies and begin to address the following post-festival wrap-up items:

• Lost & Found: We will use Lost Forms submitted at the Info Booth during the festival to contact those whose possessions we have found. Please let us know if you lost something and have not already submitted a Lost  Form. 
• Problem Box (tickets lost/stolen/left at home): Customers who left their tickets at home can avoid the gate charge by mailing unused tickets to the office postmarked by Monday, June 17th. Tickets that were lost will be reviewed and reconciled in the order they were received.
• Surveys: We are so excited to read your surveys and receive your input as we work together to improve the festival experience each year!
• Fall Strawberry: The prospect of bringing back the Fall Strawberry Music Festival next year is the topic of the hour. Be on the lookout for a special survey coming later this summer to let us know your thoughts about the possibility of  returning to a bi-annual festival format. You can also provide input by emailing info@strawberrymusic.com. 
• Stay tuned for a special post-fest contest to be presented by Strawberry’s Shuttle Crew.

THANK YOU, AND SEE YOU IN 2025!  🍓

We still have 2-Day, 3-Day/3-Night, and 4-Day/4-Night camping tickets available right now—but the Spring 2024 Strawberry Music Festival starts TOMORROW! Don’t miss your chance to revel in the art, nature, music, and fun at Strawberry!

Strawberry Music Festival is a five-night, family-friendly campout with entertainment and activities for all ages. Buy tickets or get more info by calling the office at (209) 984-8630 M-Th, 10am-2pm, or at the link here.

Advanced notification will be sent out before we run out of any ticket type.

The last day to order tickets online is WEDNESDAY, MAY 22ND! After Wednesday at 11:59pm, all tickets will need to be purchased at the Gate.

If you would like to make your entrance to the Spring 2024 Strawberry Music Festival as easy, breezy, beautiful as possible, order your tickets online before midnight on May 22nd!

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TICKETS

We still have plenty of 2-Day, 3-Day/3-Night and 4-Day/4-Night camping tickets available—but the start of the Spring 2024 festival is just a few days away! Don’t miss your chance to revel in the art, nature, music, and fun at Strawberry!

Buy your tickets here!

PLEASE NOTE: Friday and Saturday 1-Day tickets are SOLD OUT and will not be available at the gate. Sunday 1-Day tickets are almost sold out, and we cannot promise they will be available at the gate.

We’ll see you there!

We have exciting news!

We WILL have 2-Day, 3-Day/3-Night and 4-Day/Night camping as well as Thursday 1-Day tickets available at the gate, so don’t be afraid to make some last-minute plans. 

We’ll see you at the Fairgrounds!

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Photo Credit: Robin Frenette

May 19, 2024

We still have plenty of camping tickets, as well as Thursday and Sunday 1-Day tickets available right now—but the start of the Spring 2024 festival is less than a week away! Don’t miss your chance to revel in the art, nature, music, and fun at Strawberry!

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Strawberry Music Festival is a five-night, family-friendly campout with entertainment and activities for all ages. Buy tickets or get more info by calling the office at (209) 984-8630 M-Th, 10am-2pm, or at the link here.

Advanced notification will be sent out before we run out of any ticket type.

Broken Compass Bluegrass is leading the way in the contemporary bluegrass revival, combining tradition with innovation in a way that appeals to both longtime fans and new listeners alike. Their live performances are characterized by tight harmonies, truly impressive solos, and an undeniable joy that permeates with every note they play. The band’s repertoire includes numerous original compositions as well as fresh takes on timeless classics, all delivered with their own distinctive style.

From the moment they take the stage, it’s clear that Broken Compass Bluegrass is something different. Their energy is palpable as they weave intricate melodies and harmonize with ease, creating a wall of sound that transports fans to a place where tradition meets innovation. Whether you’re a die-hard bluegrass aficionado or just looking for some foot-stomping fun, Broken Compass Bluegrass is sure to leave you spellbound and inspired.

We are so excited to welcome Broken Compass Bluegrass back to Strawberry! Don’t miss them at Amy’s Orchid Lounge on Friday, May 24th! Doors at 11pm, show starts at 11:15pm. A limited number of tickets are available for $10 each at Hog Ranch Radio at the opening of the meadow each day of the show. Tickets for the festival can be purchased here.

See you soon!

The Strawberry Way is kindness, cooperation, and consideration. Please read the reminders below to ensure a fun and safe Spring 2024 Strawberry Music Festival for everyone.

Please bring your own reusable water bottle to the Spring 2024 Strawberry Music Festival! 

We are eliminating the sale of and internal utilization of single-use plastics at the festival and need your help to make this happen. Refer to the lovely Strawberrians above to see how it’s done.

There are numerous potable water spigots throughout camp, and filtered water stations will be available in at least four convenient locations across the Fairgrounds to keep you hydrated and healthy. See your Festival Map (also included in Gate Handout) to find a filtered water station near you.

Please remember the following guidelines for bicycles at the Spring 2024 Strawberry Music Festival.

1. Bikes are not allowed on the Music Meadow or in the Food Court.

2. Only ride bikes on designated pathways.

3. Please, for the love of all things Strawberry, wear your helmet. It is legally required by California state law (Cal. Veh. Code § 21212) for those under the age of 18 to wear a helmet—especially on state property.

If your bike is of the electronic persuasion, please note we will enforce a speed limit of 5 mph for everyone.

Select Strawberry Staff will be allowed to use their bikes in otherwise prohibited areas. We will ensure their bikes are easily identifiable.

ALSO: Mobility devices are allowed but will be treated similarly to cars—as in, please don’t drink and scoot. Segways, hoverboards, and other electronic non-mobility devices are not allowed.

We have spent a considerable amount of time working to improve this year’s entry procedure to ensure that it is comfortable, fun, and—above all else—safe for everyone involved.

This entry procedure is the same procedure described in the letter you received with your tickets and only applies to those arriving on Wednesday. If you plan to arrive after your arrival and/or entry times on Wednesday, please note this reminder is for the eager beavers.

Please do not arrive early OR line up/park on McCourtney Road. 

If you arrive 30 minutes early, we will send you down the road to wait in a parking lot. However, if you come 10 minutes early, we will graciously guide you to the lane that will be serviced last. Please do not create a hazardous or uncourteous situation by lining up or parking along McCourtney Road prior to the approved arrival time stated on your ticket.

Everyone who arrives at or after the arrival/pre-banding time on your ticket will be processed and banded first and then, and only then, will the lane for those who arrived early be processed and banded.

We will also have more signage this year to help advertise this new rule, but we leave it to you to understand that we are more strict about this than ever. Please arrive at or after the arrival/pre-banding time listed on your ticket. This applies to all staff, vendors, volunteers, and patrons.

Musical guests Cactus Bob and Prairie Flower will be serenading attendees during the wait. Please tune your radios to 88.3 FM for live reporting from Hog Ranch Radio.

Only service animals are allowed, as defined by the ADA. Pets and emotional support animals are not granted admittance. Persons found on-site with a non-service animal will be escorted off the festival grounds but may return without the animal. Strawberry Music, Inc. reserves the right to refuse service to any individual whose conduct poses a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals or service animals.

As we have in previous years, we will adhere to a strict service animal policy. Service animals will be banded at the Box Office or Command Post by a member of our Safety & Security Staff. After the service animal has been credentialed, the owner will not likely be approached again unless the animal causes a problem. It is a crime to misrepresent a pet as a service animal (California Penal Code 365.7 PC).

The only non-service animals we allow at the Strawberry Music Festival can be seen in the provided photo above. 😉 🍓

Thank you for reading, and we’ll see you at the festival in a few days!

We are a superstitious lot, so please knock on wood as you read the following…

It looks like we are going to have a beautiful week of weather for the Spring 2024 Strawberry Music Festival! High 60s to low/mid 70s during the day, with low to mid 50s at night. 

If you need any tips and suggestions on what to pack to make the most of your Strawberry, make sure to check out our list!

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Forecast as of Friday, May 17 at 12:00pm

We have spent a considerable amount of time working to improve this year’s entry procedure to ensure that it is comfortable, fun, and—above all else—safe for everyone involved. 

Please do not arrive early OR line up/park on McCourtney Road. 

If you arrive 30 minutes early, we will send you down the road to wait in a parking lot. However, if you come 10 minutes early, we will graciously guide you to the Penalty Lane. Please do not create a hazardous or uncourteous situation by lining up or parking along McCourtney Road prior to the approved arrival time stated on your ticket.

The Penalty Lane will be serviced last. Everyone who arrives on time (at or after the arrival/pre-banding time on your ticket) will be processed and banded first and then, and only then, will the Penalty Lane be processed and banded. 

We will also have more signage this year to help advertise this new rule, but we leave it to you to understand that we are more strict about this than ever. Please arrive at or after the arrival/pre-banding time listed on your ticket. This applies to all staff, vendors, volunteers, and patrons.

JUST ANNOUNCED! Musical guests Cactus Bob and Prairie Flower will be serenading attendees during the wait. Please tune your radios to 88.3 FM for live reporting from Hog Ranch Radio.

Thank you!