From the moment they take the stage, it’s clear that Broken Compass Bluegrass is something different. Their live performances are characterized by tight harmonies, truly impressive solos, and an undeniable joy that permeates with every note they play. As they weave intricate melodies and harmonize with ease, creating a wall of sound that transports fans to a place where tradition meets innovation, the energy of Broken Compass Bluegrass is palpable.

“With their abilities as vocalists, instrumentalists, and lyricists, Broken Compass Bluegrass is continuing to explore varying musical territory and break new ground in the process, a combination that will further cement their place in the jamgrass world.” — Braeden Paul, Bluegrass Today

Broken Compass Bluegrass is leading the way in the contemporary bluegrass revival, combining tradition with innovation in a way that appeals to longtime fans and new listeners alike. 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.

Based in Northern California, BCB includes Kyle Ledson (mandolin/guitar), Django Ruckrich (guitar/mandolin), Mei Lin Heirendt (fiddle), and Sam Jacobs (bass). Catch them on the Main Stage at 5:45pm on Sunday, October 19! Listen and learn more here.

We’re back! And? Round one of the Fall 2025 Main Stage Schedule is here! 

Stay tuned here, through our email list, and on our Instagram and Facebook — more announcements for the Fall 2025 Strawberry Music Festival are coming soon! ALL ticket types for Fall 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.

Our wonderful volunteers are hard at work setting up the Spring 2025 Strawberry Music Festival! We are so excited to welcome you all to the Nevada County Fairgrounds on May 21–26, 2025!

2-Day, 3-Day/Night, 4-Day/Night and Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday tickets available at the gate.

VIDEO, PRODUCTION, EDITING: Mike Merritt

SONG CREDIT: “Starlet Iris” by East Nash Grass

Our favorite way to start the week is with good news! 

We WILL have 2-Day, 3-Day/3-Night and 4-Day/Night camping as well as Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 1-Day tickets available at the gate! 

Strawberry is calling, and I must go.

📸: Adam Metterville, Evan Thompson, Robin Frenette, Tim Konrad

We come before the weather gods, humble and optimistic…

The weather for the Spring 2025 Strawberry Music Festival is looking gorgeous! Forecast are in the mid-80s for the first two days of the festival and then cooling down slightly to the mid-70s for the weekend proper. Lows at night will stay pretty consistent in the mid to high 50s range. 

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!

Forecast as of Friday, May 16 at 12:00pm

From offering festival-wide recycling services and working to eliminate the internal use of single-use plastic, we are always striving to make Strawberry more environmentally sustainable. 

In this pursuit, we have added a new service — compost bins will be available to dispose of green waste this year! There are 5 different stations, and station locations can be found on the festival map here. Please refer to the signage at each station regarding what can and cannot be placed in compost bins. Unfortunately, items such as compostable bags and cutlery are NOT accepted as compost by Waste Management. 

Please also refer to the above graphic for information on what is accepted (Organics). We are unable to sort compost at this time, so please help us keep bins from being contaminated with unacceptable materials and sent to the landfill. If you are not sure an item can go into the bins, please err on the side of caution. Let’s work together to ensure this service is successful! 

Just remember: When on needles and pins, don’t place it in the bins!

Thank you!

Patience may be a virtue, but why keep our lovely Strawberrians waiting? The full Spring 2025 Performance and Family Activities schedules are here!

It is time to start planning your weekend, but first, we have to announce some changes to the schedules:

• Tom Ball & Kenny Sultan will no longer be making an appearance at Amy’s. 
• Jimbo Scott and Yesterday’s Biscuits and Darlingside will comprise the schedule for Amy’s on Thursday night!
• The Nevada County Narrow Gauge Historical Model Railroad will be open on Friday and Saturday, not Saturday and Sunday. 

Check out the full-sized pages by clicking the images above, and find out more about our Family Activities here!

Thank you!

Let’s try this again!

We are excited to announce that Jimbo Scott & Yesterday’s Biscuits and Darlingside will play at Amy’s on Thursday night!

Join us at Ponderosa Hall for Strawberry Late Night on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Doors at 11:00pm, music starts at 11:15pm. Hog Ranch Radio broadcasts the performances all three nights. 

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Tickets for Amy’s Orchid Lounge can be purchased for $10 on-site at Hog Ranch Radio starting at 10am on the day of the show. Tickets to the festival available here.