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TICKET ALERT: FRIDAY 1-DAY SOLD OUT & SUNDAY 1-DAY ALMOST SOLD OUT!

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!

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE GATE!

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

TICKET ALERT: FRIDAY 1-DAY TICKETS ARE ALMOST SOLD OUT


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!

🍓🌞🏕️

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.

PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT – BROKEN COMPASS BLUEGRASS

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: A HOW-TO GUIDE FOR 2024

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.

Photo Credit : Tim Konrad

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.

Photo Credit: Dave Bonnot

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.

Photo Credit: Kate Skogen

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!

SPRING 2024 WEATHER FORECAST & WHAT TO PACK

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

2024 ENTRY UPDATES & REMINDERS

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!

2024 FAIRGROUNDS MAP – UPDATES & IMPROVEMENTS

The site map for the Spring 2024 Strawberry Music Festival is here! Please read our improvements and updates for the layout of the festival: 

1. The new location of the Command Post is more convenient for campers!

2. The new Strawberry Way Station is a multi-purpose tent for shaded seating. It is located near the Beer & Wine Pavillion and the Food Court. ALSO: Join the Learn to Jam Band at 4:00pm on Saturday, May 25, for the All-Camp Jam! Experience the magic of playing songs at the Strawberry Way Station with people you’ve never met.

3. The Music Meadow will be fenced again. This means there will be wristband checks but also more open walk-through gates from the campground.

4. Official addition of camping space near the Arena and Gate 8 for RV Overflow. This area has room for large groups and is conveniently located close to the Main Stage.

Thank you!

SATURDAY 1-DAY TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT!

We still have plenty of camping tickets as well as Thursday, Friday, and Sunday 1-Day tickets available right now, but don’t wait to secure your place at Strawberry Spring 2024! Join us for a weekend of unforgettable music and good vibes! 

🍓🌞🏕️

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.

* Please note the 4-Pack of 1-Day Adult Tickets is no longer available. *

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