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SEASON’S GREETINGS & STRAWBERRY HOLIDAY HOURS

As another year comes to a close, we’d like to wish you and..

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THE STRAWBERRY CALENDAR RETURNS AGAIN!

We had so much fun resurrecting the Strawberry calendar last year, we simply..

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STRAWBERRY GIVES THANKS

November 26, 2024 We hope you have a lovely week, full of food,..

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LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT CORRECTION

We come to you, hat in hand, with a very important correction to..

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2025 LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT – ROUND ONE

The artists in this first round of lineup announcements are first-rate, superb, splendid,..

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FALL STRAWBERRY MUSIC FESTIVAL TO RETURN IN 2025!

It is with great pleasure that we announce the return of the Fall..

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TICKETS FOR 2025 GO ON SALE IN JANUARY!

Tickets for 2025 will go on sale at 10:00am on Tuesday, January 7th!..

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2024 BAND STAND CONCERT FUNDRAISER

The 2024 Band Stand Concert Fundraiser is just around the corner! Join us..

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THE GRAND PRIZE FOR THE 40TH ANNUAL COLUMBIA FIDDLE & BANGO CONTEST!

This beauty of a gold nugget is being fitted with a bell cap..

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FRANKLY BLUEGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL

We hope you join our friends over at the Frankly Bluegrass Music Festival..

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REMINDER! FIDDLE & BANGO T-SHIRT DESIGNS DUE SEPTEMBER 3RD

The Columbia Fiddle & Bango T-Shirt Design Contest ends September 3rd! We can’t wait..

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R.I.P. JAY CEBALLOS

We are so sorry to share the sad news that Strawberry icon Jay..

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R.I.P. RICHARD WIKE

We are so sorry to share the sad news that longtime festival goer..

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Rock In Road Presents. . . The Fiddle & Bango T-Shirt Design Contest!

Rock In Road, Strawberry’s nonprofit partner, is excited to announce the Columbia Fiddle..

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THANK YOU TO ROCK IN ROAD!

We would like to take a moment to thank and highlight the Strawberry..

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2024 Photo Gallery

The Spring 2024 Photo Gallery is live! 🍓🏕️🪕 Check out all the photos..

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STRAWBERRY OFFICE CLOSED FOR SUMMER SEASON

The Strawberry office is now closed for the summer season. Office staff will..

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IN LOVING MEMORY OF STAN STRATTON

It is with a heavy heart that we share the sad news that..

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WINNERS ANNOUNCED! SHUTTLE CREW HELPING HANDS CONTEST

Thank you to everyone who submitted their guesses for the Shuttle Crew Helping..

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2024 SHUTTLE CREW HELPING HANDS CONTEST

Strawberry’s Shuttle Crew not only helps people get around, they also assist in..

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SPRING 2025 STRAWBERRY MUSIC FESTIVAL

SEE YOU THERE! Photo Credit Dave Bonnot

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THANK YOU!

Thank you to everyone who attended the Spring 2024 Strawberry Music Festival! We..

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TICKET UPDATE: SUNDAY 1-DAY TICKETS SOLD OUT

We still have 2-Day, 3-Day/3-Night, and 4-Day/4-Night camping tickets available right now—but the..

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ADVANCE TICKET SALES ENDING SOON

The last day to order tickets online is WEDNESDAY, MAY 22ND! After Wednesday..

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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..

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TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE GATE!

We have exciting news! We WILL have 2-Day, 3-Day/3-Night and 4-Day/Night camping as..

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

May 19, 2024 We still have plenty of camping tickets, as well as..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT – BROKEN COMPASS BLUEGRASS

Broken Compass Bluegrass is leading the way in the contemporary bluegrass revival, combining..

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THE STRAWBERRY WAY: A HOW-TO GUIDE FOR 2024

The Strawberry Way is kindness, cooperation, and consideration. Please read the reminders below..

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SPRING 2024 WEATHER FORECAST & WHAT TO PACK

We are a superstitious lot, so please knock on wood as you read..

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2024 ENTRY UPDATES & REMINDERS

We have spent a considerable amount of time working to improve this year’s..

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2024 PERFORMANCE & FAMILY ACTIVITIES SCHEDULES

We are only a week out from the festival, and the full schedule..

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2024 FAIRGROUNDS MAP – UPDATES & IMPROVEMENTS

The site map for the Spring 2024 Strawberry Music Festival is here! Please..

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SATURDAY 1-DAY TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT!

We still have plenty of camping tickets as well as Thursday, Friday, and..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT – BANANA SLUG STRING BAND

The Banana Slug String Band has been playing music for kids for over..

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HOG RANCH RADIO

As the official voice of Strawberry, Hog Ranch Radio (“The Hog”) at 88.3..

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TICKET ALERT

Saturday One-Day Tickets are close to selling out!  We still have plenty of..

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ORDER BY 5/15 TO RECEIVE TICKETS BY MAIL

Wednesday, May 15th, is the last day to purchase tickets and receive them..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT — JIMBO SCOTT AND YESTERDAY’S BISCUITS

The pairing of Jimbo’s earthy charisma and baritone voice with an all-star lineup..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT — CALTUCKY

Initially an underground Gold Country phenomenon, the secret is out on Caltucky, a..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT – CRYING UNCLE BLUEGRASS

Crying Uncle Bluegrass plays a mix of Dawg, jazz, modern originals, and of..

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LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT

We have a special announcement… Please welcome Bryan Bowers, Broken Compass Bluegrass, and..

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TICKET UPDATE

However, there are more camping options available that are sure to satisfy! Our..

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ALERT: FIVE-NIGHT PASSES ALMOST GONE

5-Night Adult Camping Passes are close to selling out! Don’t miss your chance..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT – MARLEY’S GHOST

Those endearing, Seattle-based Ghosts are lacing up their travelin’ shoes again this spring..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT – HAWKTAIL

Hawktail is all-original music from an all-star string ensemble that takes you on..

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TRIVIA CONTEST

Answer our trivia question for a chance to win a pair of single-day..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT – THE KATHY KALLICK BAND

Remarkable and beloved, Kathy Kallick is a big enchilada in the west coast..

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SINGLE-DAY TICKETS ON SALE NEXT WEEK!

Single-day tickets will go on sale at 10am on Tuesday, April 9th. There..

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2024 STREET TEAM CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

We have our winners! We are excited to announce our 2024 Street Team..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT – PASCAL BOKAR’S AFROBLUEGRAZZ BAND

You might think combining the West African balafon (ancestor of the Marimba) with..

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ONE WEEK LEFT! STRAWBERRY STREET TEAM CONTEST

There is only ONE WEEK left to help spread the Strawberry vibe! To enter,..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT – CHATHAM RABBITS

Austin and Sarah McCombie, husband-and-wife folk duo from North Carolina, capture the days..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT – JASON LANG

Jason Lang had an early start. His first venture into the music biz..

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ALERT! SPRING DISCOUNT ENDS SOON

The Spring Discount is only available until midnight on March 20, 2024! Use..

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SPRING 2024 MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE

The Spring 2024 Main Stage Schedule is now live! Day Tickets (without camping)..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT – YASMIN WILLIAMS

Yasmin Williams is truly a guitarist for the new century. NPR Music sums..

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2024 STREET TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT

Help us spread the word for a chance to win tickets to this..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT – DAVID WILCOX

More than three decades into his career, singer-songwriter David Wilcox still tells tales..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT – ROY ROGERS

Let’s see…Roy Rogers… Rolling Stone says, “Rogers is an exceptionally articulate slide guitarist,..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT – SUGARCANE JANE

Sugarcane Jane is the Gulf Coast power duo led by Anthony Crawford and..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT – GOODNIGHT, TEXAS

Goodnight, Texas is a storytelling, folk-rock band whose superior strength lies in unexpected..

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SPRING 2024 LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT—ROUND FOUR

With a big warm welcome, we are thrilled to announce our final two..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT – TIM O’BRIEN BAND

He’s our jump-in-the-lake, pull your heartstrings, pioneering bluegrass crooner. He can wield a..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT – ROB ICKES & TREY HENSLEY

Rolling Stone sums it up well:  “Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley shred.” As..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT – BIG RICHARD

Welcome back, Big Richard! Whether it’s shifting a paradigm or dazzling us with..

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CALENDAR GIVEAWAY DRAWING WINNERS!

We’re pleased to announce that the following Strawberrians are the lucky winners of..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT – AUTHENTIC UNLIMITED

This bluegrass and gospel group is comprised of Jerry Cole, Eli Johnston, and..

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CALENDAR GIVEAWAY!

EXCLUSIVE TO EMAIL SUBSCRIBERS Want more Strawberry in your life? Join our email..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT – ROBERT RANDOLPH

Pedal steel guitar virtuoso Robert Randolph cut his teeth playing church services in..

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SPRING DISCOUNT ANNOUNCEMENT

The Spring Discount is available now through 3/20/24. Use coupon code TAKE10 to..

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STRAWBERRY CALENDAR – MOON PHASE CORRECTION

Some of you may have noticed that the moon phases were dated incorrectly..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT – AJ LEE AND BLUE SUMMIT

 “Could This Kid Be the Next Allison Krauss?” Mother Jones magazine asked about..

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WINTER SPECIAL PRICING- JUST ONE WEEK LEFT!

Time is flying already, and we want to give a friendly reminder that..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT – AOIFE O’DONOVAN & HAWKTAIL

Anyone remember when Strawberry was first introduced to Aoife O’Donovan, as a member..

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SEASON’S GREETINGS & HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS

In honor of this long celebrated, shortest winter Solstice day, we’d like to..

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SPRING 2024 LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT- ROUND THREE

Before we splash into the New Year, we have a third round of..

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HOLIDAY SHIPPING DEADLINE ALERT

Make it a Berry Merry Holiday for someone you love (even if that..

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2024 STRAWBERRY CALENDAR

The Strawberry calendar is back, featuring a selection of photos from the past..

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IN LOVING MEMORY OF PAUL SPRING

In Loving Memory of Paul Spring We at Strawberry are deeply saddened by..

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SPRING 2024 LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT- ROUND TWO

We are thrilled to announce our second round of performers for Spring 2024..

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SPRING 2024 RV SITE RESERVATION GUIDELINES

RV sites with hook-ups for the upcoming Spring 2024 Strawberry Music Festival will..

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5-DAY CAMPING SOLD OUT

The limited quantity of 5-Day Camping tickets we started with have already SOLD..

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2024 STRAWBERRY SALES INFO

November 14, 2023 Camping tickets to the Spring 2024 Strawberry Music Festival will..

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SPRING 2024 LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT- ROUND ONE

We are thrilled to announce our first round of performers for Spring 2024..

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ROCK IN ROAD PRESENTS: DELACY MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Mark your calendars for the DeLacy Memorial Golf Tournament on November 12th at..

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SPRING 2024 STRAWBERRY TICKETS ON SALE SOON

We are pleased to announce that tickets to the Spring 2024 Strawberry Music..

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BAND STAND 2023

Band Stand 2023 is next Saturday, October 21st at 3-8pm at Inner Sanctum..

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HAPPY LABOR DAY & S23 PHOTO GALLERY

September 4, 2023 Greetings Strawberrians! We hope you all have enjoyed your holiday,..

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OFFICIAL STRAWBERRY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Strawberry office will be closed for the summer season starting on July..

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Another Amazing Festival!

A big THANK YOU to everyone who attended the Strawberry Music Festival! Your..

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ANNOUNCEMENT: ADULT CAMPING TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT

Spring 2023 Strawberry Music Festival photo by Kate Skogen We have reached our..

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Ticket Update – 05.23.23

Advanced sales have officially ended, but fear not! You can still join us..

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🚨 Ticket Update! 🚨

Thursday One-Day Tickets and 1-Day-4-Pack Passes are SOLD OUT! But don’t worry, there’s..

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🌤️ FESTIVAL WEATHER UPDATE!

Get ready for ideal festival weather! With mostly clear skies and temperatures in..

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🚨 Ticket Alert! 🚨

Hurry, Strawberrians! Thursday and 1-Day (4-Pack) tickets are flying off the shelves and..

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MASSAGE THERAPY AT MUSIC MEADOW

🌿 Discover the ultimate relaxation at the Massage Booth nestled within the serene..

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Sunday Day-Tickets Sold Out

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 Sunday Tickets Sold Out! 🎟️ But don’t worry, there’s still..

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Strawberry Eats & Drinks

🍔🍹 Indulge in Delicious Eats & Drinks at Strawberry Music Festival! 🍓🎶 Get..

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FRIDAY TICKETS ARE OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT

🚨 Festival Update! 🚨 Friday tickets are officially SOLD OUT, and Sunday tickets..

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SATURDAY TICKETS SOLD OUT – FRIDAY TICKETS NEARLY SOLD OUT

Friday one-day tickets are nearly sold out. But don’t fret, we still have..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT – DELLA MAE

“Della Mae is a woman who pops up in a lot of bluegrass..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT – YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND

Yonder Mountain String Band celebrates their quarter century mark with a Grammy nomination..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT – NORTH MISSISSIPPI ALLSTARS

The North Mississippi Allstars, started by brothers Luther and Cody Dickinson (sons of..

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STREET TEAM CONTEST WINNERS!

The five lucky winners of Strawberry’s Spring 2023 Street Team Contest are Scott..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT – SAM GRISMAN PROJECT

Some of bassist Sam Grisman’s earliest and fondest musical memories come from his..

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2023 STRAWBERRY STREET TEAM CONTEST

This is your chance to win tickets while spreading the Strawberry vibe! To..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT – MARLEY’S GHOST

Composed of singer/multi-instrumentalists Dan Wheetman, Jon Wilcox, Mike Phelan, Ed Littlefield Jr., Jerry..

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Crew Member Spotlight – Mary Free

Mary Free has never attended a Strawberry without being on the Musician Liasion..

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Performer Spotlight – Mumbo Gumbo

This seven member musical melting pot combines soul, zydeco, folk, blues, rock, cajun..

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ANNOUNCING BROKEN COMPASS BLUEGRASS

We are pleased to announce that Broken Compass Bluegrass will make its debut..

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Performer Spotlight – The Puffball Collective

“We present this music to scintillate your souls, soar your spirits, groove your..

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Performer Spotlight – Willy Tea Taylor

“A master song-crafter who mines gems from the Sierras of his soul and..

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Performer Spotlight – Laurie Lewis & The Right Hands

“To ask how Laurie Lewis’s music is relevant in this day and age,..

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Crew Member Spotlight – Maline Hazle

Maline Hazle, leader of the Camping Assistance Crew, recalls her first Strawberry Music..

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5-NIGHT GROUP B IS SOLD OUT

You can still purchase tickets to arrive on Wednesday, May 24th even though..

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Performer Spotlight – Sunny War

“One of the Best New Voices in Roots Music” is how Rolling Stone..

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Performer Spotlight – Jimbo Scott and Yesterday’s Biscuits

If you like Jason Isbell, Zach Brown, Leftover Salmon or Paul Simon, or..

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1-DAY TICKETS ON SALE NOW & DISCOUNT ENDS TOMORROW

This is your friendly reminder that 1-Day ticket sales have begun, and that..

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BEUASOLEIL AVEC MICHAEL DOUCET COMPLETES THE MAIN STAGE LINEUP

For the past 45 years, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet has been making some..

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1-Day Tickets, Main Stage Schedule, Coupon Codes, & More

Many of us have been preoccupied by stormy weather and winter blizzards lately,..

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Performer Spotlight – Mr Sun

The 4 musical personalities of Mr Sun are so strong that one might..

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Performer Spotlight – Honey Run

Complemented by fiddle, guitar and mandolin, the tender harmonies of Kat Baker and..

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Performer Spotlight – The Suitcase Junket

“What parts five players would perform, Matt Lorenz of The Suitcase Junket performs..

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Performer Spotlight – AJ Lee and Blue Summit

“Carrying the torch for the next generation of bluegrass.” That’s how the San..

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Performer Spotlight – Handmade Moments

Who caught these folks guesting with John Craigie last Strawberry? We’re super pleased..

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Performer Spotlight – Achilles Wheel

We are delighted that Nevada County’s own Achilles Wheel is returning to the..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT: QUOTE THE RAVEN

Quote the Raven is a folk-pop/Americana duo from Newfoundland and Labrador whose harmonies..

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CREW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: WILLIAM (BILL) WOLLNER

William (Bill) Wollner, Strawberry’s Garbage and Recycling Crew Leader, has a Strawberry origin..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT – BIG RICHARD

Alert! Big Richard is on its way. This neo-acoustic super group made up..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT: TRAY WELLINGTON BAND

Multi-time IBMA Award winner, and 2019 Momentum Instrumentalist of the year, Tray Wellington..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT: RAINBOW GIRLS

Their music is magic, and their energy contagious. Together, these self-named “song witches,”..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT – THE WAY DOWN WANDERERS

How’s about a little dose of sunshine? From Peoria, Illinois, The Way Down..

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3 NEW LINEUP ADDITIONS: BIG RICHARD, JIMBO SCOTT AND YESTERDAY’S BISCUITS, AND THE PUFFBALL COLLECTIVE

We are pleased to welcome the following performers to the upcoming Strawberry Music..

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12 HOURS TO TAKE 10% OFF…

There is still time to take 10% off of adult camping tickets to..

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10% DISCOUNT EXPIRES ON 1/10

This is your friendly reminder that coupon code SMF23 is set to expire..

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Strawberry Camping

Like gypsies with their homes piled into caravans of Are We There YetHearts..

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STRAWBERRY SPOTLIGHT: ROCK IN ROAD

Rock in Road Inc. is a CA non-profit with a vision to nurture..

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HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSURE

The Strawberry office will be closed for the holiday from noon on Wednesday,..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT – BANANA SLUG STRING BAND

Blissfully slimed by their presence for nearly 40 festivals, Strawberry is proud to..

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ORDER BY 12/16 TO GET TICKETS BY XMAS

Strawberry elves have been busy making tickets to next year’s Spring Festival, which..

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SPRING 2023 LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT

We are so pleased to share that the following artists are confirmed to..

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RV SITE RESERVATION GUIDELINES & MAP

RV Site Sales are sold outWe are currently taking names for the waiting..

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PROBLEM SOLVED- WE ARE ABLE TO TAKE CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS AGAIN

Our credit card processor stopped working on Friday, November 11th, but is up..

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CAMPING TICKETS ON SALE –GROUP A IS SOLD OUT

Thank you for your enthusiastic support of our first day of ticket sales!..

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CAMPING TICKETS ON SALE 11/8 AT 10AM  – Reduced Price + 10% Coupon for Adult Tickets!

Starting tomorrow, Tuesday, November 8th at 10am, camping tickets to the Spring 2023..

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STRAWBERRY 2023 LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT

We are very excited to share the following artists are confirmed to perform..

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STRAWBERRY 2023 SALES SEASON

October 21, 2022 Greetings Festival Friends! We are so happy to be back..

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S22 STRAWBERRY MUSIC FESTIVAL PHOTO GALLERY

July 25, 2022 Better late than never! Photos taken by our pro team..

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STRAWBERRY OFFICE HOURS & POST-FEST WRAP UP

Strawberry office staff is in the final phase of Spring 2022 post festival..

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R.I.P. DANCIN’ JOHN

We are shocked to hear the sad news that Dancin’ John Lonczak danced..

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SPRING 2022 WRAP UP

At long last, the Strawberry community finally reunited this past Memorial Day weekend, at..

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WHAT TO PACK

Over the last 40 years so many things have changed in so many..

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STRAWBERRY SPOTLIGHT – MUMBO GUMBO

Mumbo Gumbo makes such a delicious musical stew, you’ll be dancing your heart..

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Announcement – Camping Passes and 1 Day tickets are SOLD OUT

We are excited to announce that we are at maximum capacity with camping..

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STRAWBERRY SPOTLIGHT – STEEP CANYON RANGERS

From Asheville, North Carolina, the Steep Canyon Rangers are GRAMMY winning, Billboard Chart-topping,..

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STRAWBERRY SPOTLIGHT – SAM BUSH

A founding father of the New Grass revolution, Sam Bush caught the light..

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STRAWBERRY SPOTLIGHT – PATHETIC HONEY

This band is about as organic to Strawberry as you can get. Rumor..

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ADULT TICKET SALES ENDING SOON & OFFICE HOURS/INFO

In order to facilitate our migration to the festival office, all adult camping..

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STRAWBERRY SPOTLIGHT PHIL SALAZAR and THE KINFOLK

He’s a living legend of California bluegrass, and this will be his eleventh..

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STRAWBERRY SPOTLIGHT – THE RISKY BISCUITS

From the Sierra Nevada foothills, The Risky Biscuits bring heel stomping kickers and..

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ANNOUNCEMENT: ADULT TICKET SALES ENDING

Sales for all adult tickets types will cease at midnight tomorrow, Friday, May..

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STRAWBERRY SPOTLIGHT – LINDSAY LOU

We can’t wait to have singer, songwriter and musician Lindsay Lou back, and..

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STRAWBERRY SPOTLIGHT – MARLEY’S GHOST – SAGE SESSIONS

At the start of the pandemic, while Marley’s Ghost couldn’t head out and..

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STRAWBERRY SPOTLIGHT – EVIE LADIN BAND

Strawberry Spotlight – Evie Ladin BandA deeply evocative banjo player, clever songwriter and..

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Tribute to Naomi Judd

We were so moved by this beautiful tribute to Naomi Judd by Allison..

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STRAWBERRY SPOTLIGHT – WATKINS FAMILY HOUR – BROTHER SISTER

As Watkins Family Hour’s first project since a self-titled debut album in 2015,..

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SP’22 SATURDAY 1-DAY TICKETS SOLD OUT

1-Day tickets for Saturday, May 28th are now sold out for this year’s..

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STRAWBERRY SPOTLIGHT – DAVID BROMBERG QUINTET, 50 YEARS

He’s played with everyone. He’s toured everywhere. He leaps tall buildings with virtuosic..

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ENTRANCE PLAN & SELL-OUT PENDING FOR SPRING 2022 STRAWBERRY

Festival gates open in just 13 days and we are super excited to..

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STRAWBERRY SPOTLIGHT – RITA HOSKINGS AND… RHONDA?

Country-folk singer-songwriter Rita Hosking is a longtime member of the Strawberry family, as a camper,..

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ANNOUNCEMENT: FAMILY ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE & A FIRST GLIMPSE AT THE ENTIRE FESTIVAL SCHEDULE!

We are so excited to announce this years Family Activities Schedule as well..

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STRAWBERRY SPOTLIGHT • RON ARTIS II • “SILENT WHISPERS”

He first played Strawberry in 2019, and all those good vibes must have..

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NEW SITE MAP, NEW MUSIC MEADOW LAYOUT!

We have a new layout for this Strawberry Festival and we are so..

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STRAWBERRY SPOTLIGHT – DAVID JACOBS-STRAIN & BOB BEACH, RALEIGH

The two men sit side-by-side on the stage.  A Pogreba guitar, built by..

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STRAWBERRY SPOTLIGHT:  BARBARO

Strawberry is delighted to present one of the Midwest’s most in-demand acoustic acts..

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EATS & DRINKS / BERRY GOODS & SERVICES

Eats & Drinks /Berry Goods & Services

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STRAWBERRY SPOTLIGHT • ALLISON RUSSELL, WOW!

You might know her from Po’Girl, Birds of Chicago, or Our Native Daughters,..

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AJ LEE & BLUE SUMMIT

AJ Lee and Blue Summit are ripping it up across the country this..

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RE: TICKET SALES & COVID-19 CROWDPASS VERIFICATION

DAY TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW 1-Day tickets to the Spring 2022 Strawberry..

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Strawberry Spotlight: Steve Poltz – Stardust and Satellites

A pandemic blessing? During Covid-style, outdoor Nashville hangs with the Wood Brothers, Steve..

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IMPORTANT UPDATE RE: COVID-19 POLICY, 1-DAY TICKET SALES, AND FESTIVAL PROGRAMMING

STRAWBERRY MUSIC FESTIVAL -SPRING 2022 May 25-30 Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, CA..

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STRAWBERRY’S FAVORITE STATIONS

A few weeks we surveyed the Strawberry audience to learn more about our..

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STRAWBERRY MEMORIAL TRIBUTE

By the time the festival rolls around it will have been a full..

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STRAWBERRY SPOTLIGHT: SUNNY WAR GIVES BACK

She’s known for her unique, fingerstyle guitar chops and razor-sharp songwriting, but do..

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STRAWBERRY 22 SPOTLIGHT: RAINBOW GIRLS

The Rainbow Girls quarantined together, and home-made us a special, pandemic record. It’s..

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STRAWBERRY 2022 PUBLIC RADIO PROMO

What is your favorite public/community radio station? Please take our quick survey to share to whom, to..

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STRAWBERRY SPOTLIGHT: JOHN CRAIGIE’S LATEST RELEASE

John Craigie’s got a new album called Mermaid Salt dropping on April 15th, and..

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THE SMALL GLORIES

The Small Glories, Manitoba duo consisting of Cara Luft and JD Edwards, earned..

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THOM O’HAIR REPORTS: ADVENTURES WITH MR. FIRE

Many longtime festival goers will remember legendary free form radio pioneer and co-founder..

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A WINTER NIGHT’S YEOW! TRIBUTE

ONE NIGHT ONLY   January 29th, 2022The Fallon House Theater in Columbia State Historic ParkTickets..

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R.I.P. KRISITINA RICE

We are incredibly sad to share that longtime Strawberrian, Kristina Rice, died peacefully..

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LINEUP ADDITION: PHIL SALAZAR & THE KIN FOLK

Phil Salazar & the Kin Folk is long time favorite at Strawberry, as well..

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SPRING 2022 LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT

Happy 12-01-2021 We are pleased to share that Sam Bush, David Bromberg, Watkins..

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SPRING 2022 TICKET SALES & LINEUP

Happy Monday Morning Strawberrians! We hope this notification finds you well. Tickets to..

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STRAWBERRY UPDATE: SPRING 2022 TICKET SALES, SPRING 2020 TICKET EXCHANGES, AND NEW OFFICE HOURS

Greetings fellow Strawberrians, We hope you are well! Thank you for taking the..

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LABOR DAY WEEKEND HAS ARRIVED

Thursday, September 2, 2021 Today is the day that Strawberry’s Fall Festival would..

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SAD NEW FROM ROCK IN ROAD

REST IN PEACE AL O’BRIEN October 23, 1949 – July 8, 2021 Last..

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HOG 68 BERRY ON REPORT

HOG 68 BERRY ON REPORT Because of your support, the Hog Ranch Radio..

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LET THE FUN BEGIN!

Rock In Road presents a Hog Ranch Radio Broadcast “Keep Tuned and Berry..

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HOG RANCH RADIO BROADCAST FOLLOW UP

Our special Strawberry-time broadcast is set to begin in just one week. We..

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ROCK IN ROAD PRESENTS A HOG RANCH RADIO BROADCAST “KEEP TUNED AND BERRY ON”

THURSDAY, MAY 27TH AT 8AM THROUGH SUNDAY, MAY 30TH AT 8PM By the..

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MAX DELACY REST IN PEACE

Strawberry is sad to announce that our dear friend, and Stage Manager, Max..

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SPRING 2021 OFFICIALLY CANCELLED/LOOKING FORWARD TO SPRING 2022 STRAWBERRY MUSIC FESTIVAL

Hello friends. A lot has happened since we last corresponded, asking for your..

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R.I.P. SANDY ASHTON

Last week, the Strawberry community lost our dear friend, Sandy Ashton. Sandy began..

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LABOR DAY WEEKEND GREETINGS

Greetings, We are missing our festival community very much, as we head into..

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NEW CAMP GALLERY

Happy Thursday folks. Since we can’t be together today, we would like to..

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SPECIAL WEBSITE CONTENT FOR YOUR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

As the dates of the postponed Spring 2020 Strawberry Music Festival approach, we..

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R.I.P. KREG NELSON

Countless converging communities are now reeling from the sad news of Kreg Nelson’s..

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JOHN CRAIGIE LIVESTREAM CALL-IN SHOW

“Requests, questions and heckles encouraged” — Strawberrians, let’s do this. Join John Craigie..

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NEW STRAWBERRY TICKET EXCHANGE & MESSAGE BOARD

Today, Strawberry is launching a new forum that includes a Ticket Exchange and..

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STRAWBERRY MUSIC FESTIVAL POSTPONED TO 2021

March 27, 2020 In accordance with the California Department of Public Health directive..

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STRAWBERRY’S RESPONSE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC AS OF 3/12/20

In an effort to practice social distancing and minimize the risk of catching..

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SPRING 2020 MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE

You can now view the Strawberry’s Spring 2020 Main Stage Schedule. Day and..

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LINEUP ADDITION: EVIE LADIN BAND

We are very pleased to announce that Evie Ladin Band w/ Keith Terry..

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SPRING 2020 LINEUP ADDITION

The David Bromberg Quintet is scheduled to headline Sunday night at the upcoming..

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TICKET PRICES TO INCREASE SOON

2- and 3-Day Camping tickets at the Tier 2 discount are going fast…

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SPRING 2020 LINEUP ADDITION: DELBERT MCCLINTON, WATKINS FAMILY HOUR, AND MARLEY’S GHOST

Three really wonderful acts have just been added to the Spring 2020 lineup!..

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BARBARO JOINS STRAWBERRY LINEUP

Barbaro’s musical vision explores their collective life experiences through intricate instrumentation, creatively bending..

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MUSIC MONDAY

Please enjoy Strawberry’s playlist for a sampling of sounds from the upcoming festival…

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SPRING STRAWBERRY LINEUP ADDITION INCLUDES TWO GREAT ACTS

We are so pleased to announce that The Sweet Water Warblers and Mumbo..

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NO FALL FESTIVAL IN 2020

Strawberry will not hold a Fall Festival in 2020. This decision was hard,..

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JUST A FEW 2-DAY TICKETS LEFT AT TIER 1 PRICE

There are under fifteen 2-Day Adult Camping tickets left at the Tier 1..

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JOHN CRAIGIE AT SPRING STRAWBERRY

Happy January 1st and first day of 2020. We are excited for the..

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THE PRICE OF 3-DAY CAMPING IS ABOUT TO GO UP

There are only a few 3-Day Adult Camping tickets left now at the..

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LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT: FOUR FABULOUS STRAWBERRY FIRST TIMERS

We are thrilled to announce that the Steep Canyon Rangers, Steve Poltz, Rainbow..

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THIRTEEN WEDNESDAY ARRIVAL TICKETS LEFT ON FRIDAY THE THIRTEENTH

A special feature of our new shopping cart is that when there are..

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TIER 1 PRICE ABOUT TO END ON 4-DAY TICKET TO SPRING ‘20

There are only a few 4-Day adult camping tickets left at Strawberry’s Tier..

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SPRING ’20 WEDNESDAY ARRIVAL ABOUT TO SELL OUT

Please do not wait to buy your ticket, if you would like Wednesday..

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SPRING ’20 STRAWBERRY LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT

Please join us in welcoming three really fantastic acts to the Spring 2020..

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RV SITE FOR SPRING 2020 ARE SOLD OUT

RV hook-up sites, for Strawberry’s 2020 Spring Music Festival, sold out yesterday. With..

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STRAWBERRY 2020 RV SITE GUIDELINES & MAP

At 9:00 am, on Wednesday, December 4th, RV Sites will go on sale..

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NEW PAY BY CHECK FEATURE

Strawberry tickets have always been available to purchase by mail, but doing so..

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TIER 2 PRICE FOR 4-DAY WITH WED ARRIVAL IS SOLD OUT

The 4-Day Adult Camping ticket with Wednesday Arrival is now available at the..

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STRAWBERRY’S SPRING 2020 FIRST LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT

Now that tickets are on sale for the 2020 Spring Strawberry, here is..

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TIER 2 PRICE FOR 4-DAY W/ WED ARRIVAL ALMOST GONE

There are only fifty 4-Day Adult Camping tickets with Wednesday Arrival left at..

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TIER 1 PRICE FOR 4-DAY W/ WEDNESDAY ARRIVAL SOLD OUT

The 4-Day Camping with Wednesday Arrival is now available at Tier 2 prices…

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WHATS NEW FOR STRAWBERRY’S SPRING 2020 TICKET SALES

STRAWBERRY MUSIC FESTIVAL – SPRING 2020 MAY 21 – 25 NEVADA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS..

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ONE WEEK UNTIL TICKETS TO STRAWBERRY’S SPRING 2020 GO ON SALE

October 26, 2019 After a long summer sabbatical, we are gearing up for..

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BAND STAND THIS WEEKEND

Strawberry legend, Mitch Third, will be showcased, among many other talented artists, at..

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WESTSIDE UPDATE FOR FALL 2020

It has been a long while since we have provided information about the..

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COLUMBIA’S 37TH ANNUAL FIDDLE & BANGO CONTEST

We love Columbia’s Fiddle & Bango Contest because all ages, skills, styles, and..

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PEG O’MY HEART FUNDRAISER

Join us at the Columbia Firehouse this Sunday at 3:00pm to raise funds..

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44TH ANUAL FATHER’S DAY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL STARTS TODAY!

The California Bluegrass Association‘s 44th Annual Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival starts today, at the..

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SEASONAL OFFICE CLOSURE

The Strawberry office will be closed for the season, starting on Monday, June..

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THANK YOU FOR MAKING STRAWBERRY JAM

Thank you so much for your support of the Spring 2019 Strawberry Music..

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OFFICE HOURS AND TICKET AVAILABILITY

3-Day and 4-Day Tickets, as well as tickets for one evening or day,..

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STREET TEAM CONTEST WINNERS

The winners of Strawberry’s Spring 2019 Street Team Ticket Contest are Terri Walsh(email),..

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DEADLINE TO RECEIVE SPRING TICKETS IN THE MAIL 

  Having your tickets in-hand when you arrive at Strawberry makes your entry quicker..

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2-DAY CAMPING TICKETS (SAT/SUN) ARE ALMOST GONE

We are on the verge of selling out of 2-Day Camping tickets to..

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EATS & DRINKS AT SPRING STRAWBERRY

Whether you plan to eat exclusively from the food court, at the upcoming..

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STRAWBERRY BRUSH CREW

Please enjoy our photos of the Brush Crew making the campground beautiful for..

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SP’19 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE PAGE

The performance schedule page, of the printed program for the upcoming Spring Festival,..

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FAMILY ACTIVITIES AT SPRING STRAWBERRY

There are a wide array of activities available for kids of all ages..

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STREET TEAM TICKET CONTEST

WHO DOESN’T LOVE A CONTEST? Strawberry is looking for volunteers to post our..

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DAY & EVENING TICKETS ARE ON SALE…

…to the Spring 2019 edition of the Strawberry Music Festival. All ticket types..

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LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT: MARTY STUART AND HIS FABULOUS SUPERLATIVES

The Strawberry Music Festival has announced the signing of Marty Stuart and his Fabulous..

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DAY & EVENING TICKETS TO SPRING STRAWBERRY GO ON SALE SOON…

…And you can view the Main Stage schedule now. Tickets for just one..

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VOLUNTEER AT CBA FATHER’S DAY FESTIVAL

The California Bluegrass Association wants you!!!!! To have a great time and enjoy..

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LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT: LAURIE LEWIS & NINA GERBER

  Please welcome Laurie Lewis & Nina Gerber to the Spring 2019 Strawberry..

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LISTEN TO THE SPRING 2019 PLAYLIST

The two slots still to be determined for the Spring Festival are Saturday’s..

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Who remembers seeing Peter Rowan, Mark O’ Connor, and Jerry Douglas at Strawberry..

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DISCOUNT DEADLINE REMINDER

The Early Bird discount on camping tickets to Strawberry Music Festival – Spring..

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STRAWBERRY LOVES LOVE

Whatever the reason, whatever the season, Strawberry loves love! Happy Valentine’s day folks!..

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STRAWBERRY POST CARD CIRCA 1987

Who remembers receiving one of these delightful postcards, designed by the lovely Julie..

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PHONE SERVICE INTERRUPTION & OFFICE CLOSURE -UPDATE 2/7 PHONES ARE WORKING AGAIN

UPDATE 2/7: Service has been restored and our phones are working again. Strawberry..

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APPLY TO BE A STRAWBERRY ARTISAN

For those of you who are interested in becoming a Strawberry Artisan, the..

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STRAWBERRY’S FRIDAY NIGHT HEADLINER IS RICHARD THOMPSON ELECTRIC TRIO

Richard Thompson is the best of his kind, and not just because he..

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MARLEY’S GHOST TO RETURN TO SPRING STRAWBERRY

Each of Marley’s members (Dan Wheetman, Jon Wilcox, Mike Phelan, Ed Littlefield Jr.,..

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LINEUP ADDITION: SONGCATCHING HAZEL: A HAZEL DICKENS TRIBUTE FT. ELI WEST, ISMAY, & PAPER WINGS

As one of the greatest voices in Bluegrass, Hazel Dickens was a pioneer..

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THE DUSTBOWL REVIVAL TO RETURN TO STRAWBERRY SPRING 2019

The Dustbowl Revival is an eight-piece Americana and soul band, known for combining..

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WINTER DISCOUNT ENDS TOMORROW 1/16

This is your last chance to buy tickets to the Spring 2019 Strawberry..

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RON ARTIS II TO KICK OFF MAIN STAGE SUNDAY AFTERNOON

Hailing from Oahu, Hawaii since the age of four, Ron Artis II grew..

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NATHAN IGNACIO MAKES HIS MAIN STAGE DEBUT THIS SPRING

Nathan Ignacio is a very talented multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter. His extensive repertoire includes..

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WE’RE HAPPY TO WELCOME DELLA MAE BACK TO STRAWBERRY

Since forming in Boston in 2009, Nashville-based string band Della Mae has established..

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PLEASE WELCOME SUGARCANE JANE TO STRAWBERRY LINEUP

Each in this dynamic duo is a virtuosic talent in his, and her,..

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CRYING UNCLE BLUEGRASS BAND JOINS THE SPRING STRAWBERRY LINEUP

There is no better way to kick off Friday’s Main Stage festivities, than..

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BANANA SLUG STRING BAND RETURN TO STRING STRAWBERRY

The Banana Slug String Band has been making music for kids for over..

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WINTER DISCOUNT ENDS 1/16

Happy New Year! The winter discount on camping tickets to the Spring 2019..

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REST IN PEACE DALE BATCHELOR

The Strawberry Music Festival community offers its deepest condolences to friends and family..

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STRAWBERRY OFFICE HOLIDAY CLOSURE

The Strawberry office is closed for the holidays, beginning on Friday, December 21st..

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WEDNESDAY ARRIVAL TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT

Thanks to everyone who bought Wednesday Arrival tickets to next year’s Spring Festival…

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CHE APALACHE TO RETURN TO SPRING STRAWBERRY

Che Apalache (CHAY-op-uh-LAH-chay) is a four-man string band based in Buenos Aires with..

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WEDNESDAY ARRIVAL TICKET TO SELL OUT SOON

The coveted Wednesday Arrival ticket, for Spring Strawberry, is almost gone and will..

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STRAWBERRY ADDS TO THE SPRING LINEUP

  We’re pleased to announce that David Myles, Molly Tuttle Band, Hawktail, Cosmic..

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LOS TEXMANIACS TO JOIN PETER ROWAN AT STRAWBERRY

We are very pleased to announce that Peter Rowan’s Free Mexican Airforce will..

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1ST LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT FOR SPRING STRAWBERRY ’19

  Next year’s festival lineup is already off to a stellar start! The..

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RV HOOK-UPS FOR SPRING STRAWBERRY ARE SOLD OUT

Full and partial RV hook-up sites for the Spring 2019 Festival have sold..

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RV SITE RESERVATIONS BEGIN AT 9AM TOMORROW

RV Sites for the Strawberry’s Spring Festival will go on sale at 9:00..

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SPRING STRAWBERRY PRE-SEASON SALE ENDS TONIGHT

We hope you had a wonderful holiday! Not only is today our first..

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SPRING 2019 RV HOOK-UP RESERVATION GUIDELINES

Click this link to learn how to reserve your RV hook-up site for..

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STRAWBERRY’S SPRING 2019 PRE-SEASON SALE IS BEING EXTENDED

In light of today’s announcement regarding not holding the Fall 2019 Festival, we..

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STRAWBERRY WILL NOT HOLD ITS TRADITIONAL FALL FESTIVAL IN 2019 – TO RETURN BETTER THAN EVER IN 2020

  For many of us, Strawberry Music Festivals are an important annual tradition…

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ONE WEEK DISCOUNT DEADLINE REMINDER

There’s just one week left of Strawberry’s Pre-Season sale, on four day camping..

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FALL ’14 HOG RANCH RADIO COMPILATION- BY GREGG MCVICAR

Playing now, on Strawberry’s Spring Playlist, is a very special Hog Ranch Radio..

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SPRING ’19 STRAWBERRY RV HOOK-UP SITES GO ON SALE 11/28/18

  Everyone loves the RV Park at the Nevada County Fairgrounds! We’re delighted..

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PRE-SEASON SALES STARTS AT 9AM TOMORROW

Strawberry’s special Pre-Season Sale on full four day tickets is about to begin!..

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SPRING ’19 STRWABERRY PRE-SEASON TICKET SALE STARTS SOON

  Four day ticket types to next year’s Spring Festival will be offered..

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FALL FESTIVAL BLESSINGS

Thank you to everyone who attended the Fall 2018 Strawberry Music Festival and..

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OFFICE HOURS & GATE TICKETS

The Strawberry office is now closed and our staff is migrating to Westside,..

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STRAWBERRY FAMILY ACTIVITIES

Strawberry and Fabulous Family Activities have always been synonymous! Check out the schedule..

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PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT THE FESTIVAL

Please be aware that pets are not allowed at the Strawberry Music Festival…

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THE STRAWBERRY “WHAT TO PACK LIST”

Are you packing for #StrawberryHere’s a list of essentials you don’t want to forget:Below..

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FESTIVAL WEATHER FORECAST IS AMAZING!

The weather forecast during the Strawberry Music Festival looks amazing! Are you on..

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WEDNESDAY ARRIVAL IS SOLD OUT

Wednesday Arrival is now sold out for this coming Fall Festival, but 2-,..

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VIDEO ABOUT LABOR DAY WEATHER TRENDS AT WESTSIDE

Here is a very interesting video demonstration about historical weather trends at Westside,..

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AND THE WINNER IS…

  Congratulations to Strawberry’s Street Team winners: Michael Lance Miller, Deborah Payne, Jessica..

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HOG RANCH RADIO PROMO GIVEAWAYS

  Hog Ranch Radio is Strawberry’s very own pirate radio station. It is..

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STRAWBERRY’S STREET TEAM CONTEST CLOSES AT 3PM ON 8/20

  Strawberry’s Street Team Contest closes for entry, at 3pm tomorrow, Monday, August..

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THE LAST DAY TO HAVE FALL BERRY TICKETS MAILED IS…

The last day for purchased tickets to Fall Strawberry to be sent in..

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AMY’S ORCHID LOUNGE LINEUP

  Strawberry’s Fall 2018 Amy’s Orchid Lounge lineup is set to include Western..

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BIG BEAR STAGE SCHEDULE

  Click on the image to view the Big Bear Stage schedule for..

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STRAWBERRY’S FALL FESTIVAL MAP IN THE MAKING

Here is a draft of Strawberry’s Fall 2018 Festival Map.  There are several..

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STRAWBERRY STREET TEAM TICKET CONTEST

Who doesn’t love a contest? Strawberry is looking for volunteers to post our..

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STRAWBERRY’S FAMILY ACTIVITIES HAS A COOL NEW ZONE

Here’s a video to help you visual the new home of the Kids..

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R.I.P. LARRY POWERS

It is with a heavy heart that we share news that longtime Strawberry..

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THE RISKY BISCUITS RETURN TO BIG BEAR STAGE FOR FALL FEST

We’re so excited to announce that The Risky Biscuits will be performing at..

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FALL FESTIVAL TEAR DOWN

Are you interested in becoming a Strawberry volunteer? We are currently accepting applications..

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THE DISCOUNT DEADLINE ON DAY & EVENING TICKETS ENDS AT MIDNIGHT ON 8/1

Discounted Day and Evening tickets to this year’s Fall Strawberry are available.. …by..

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BIG IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE FALL 2018 STRAWBERRY MUSIC FESTIVAL

Westside was like a diamond in the rough when the first time the..

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HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN COMPLETES FALL’S MAIN STAGE LINEUP

Since its beginnings in the late 1990s, when Elana James placed an ad..

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MIKE HAMMAR & THE NAILS BRING THE BLUES TO FALL BERRY

Having played up and down the state of California, we’re excited that Mike..

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DAY & EVENING TICKETS TO FALL ’18 ARE ON SALE NOW

Discounted DAY and EVENING tickets (which do not include camping) are now available..

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GREG BROWN RETURNS TO STRAWBERRY FALL 2018

Greg Brown is an American folk icon and an internationally renowned singer-songwriter. Brown..

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THE COFFIS BROTHERS & THE MOUNTAIN MEN MAKE THEIR STRAWBERRY DEBUT THIS FALL

The Coffis Brothers & The Mountain Men are a rootsy rock n’ roll band..

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SOURDOUGH SLIM & ROBERT ARMSTRONG RETURN TO STRAWBERRY THIS FALL

Sourdough Slim & Robert Armstrong have enjoyed sharing their lively roots music with..

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CHRIS ROBINSON BROTHERHOOD TO CLOSE ON SATURDAY 9/1 AT FALL STRAWBERRY

Since the Chris Robinson Brotherhood formed in 2012, they have released 10 full-length,..

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REDWOOD RAMBLE ON JULY 12 – 15

TICKETS AVAILABLE – As of this moment there are a number of people..

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KORA FEDER TO KICK OFF STRAWBERRY’S MAIN STAGE ON SUNDAY

Kora Feder is a talented, young singer-songwriter multi-instrumentalist who is creating a bright..

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JOHN CRAIGIE TO DEBUT AT FALL STRAWBERRY

Referred to as a “Modern-Day Troubador,” John Craigie is an American singer-songwriter who has..

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GRAND MARSHALS OF COLUMBIA’S GLORIOUS 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION: CACTUS BOB & PRAIRIE FLOWER

Congratulations to Bob Cole and Chris Stevenson (AKA Cactus Bob and Prairie Flower)..

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THE BROTHERS STRONG TO OPEN FALL STRAWBERRY

The Brothers Strong are known for high level musical authenticity.  Like the wood,..

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FALL FESTIVAL PLAYLIST/ ANNOUNCEMENTS ON THE WAY

Please stay tuned for eight more Main Stage acts to be announced over..

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WELCOMING WESTERN CENTURIES BACK TO THE FALL FEST

  This summer, honky-tonk supergroup Western Centuries is touring to share and celebrate..

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THE FOUR FOUNDERS OF STRAWBERRY TOGETHER AT SPRING 2018

This past Spring Festival, the four founders of the Strawberry Music Festival were..

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THE INGRAMETTES JOIN THE SHERMAN HOLMES PROJECT, AND MORE, AT FALL STRAWBERRY

    We are so pleased to announce that The Ingramettes will be..

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LIKE, SHARE AND COMMENT (ON OUR FACEBOOK EVENT POST) FOR A CHANCE TO WIN…

  LIKE, SHARE AND COMMENT FOR A CHANCE TO WIN… …one of two..

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RODNEY CROWELL TO CLOSE THE FALL FESTIVAL

We are so thrilled for Grammy-winning roots troubadour, Rodney Crowell, and his talented..

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JOE CRAVEN & THE SOMETIMERS TO PLAY FALL STRAWBERRY

We’re so pleased to welcome Joe Craven & The Sometimers to this year’s..

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ANNOUNCING CAITLIN CANTY AT FALL STRAWBERRY

  Americana singer/songwriter Caitlin Canty weaves the threads of folk, blues, and country..

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OFFICE IS OPEN & FALL DISCOUNT DEADLINE APPROACHES

The office staff is back and has begun to sort through our post..

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TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE SPRING 2018 FESTIVAL GATE

The office is now officially closed, so that we can make our final..

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SPRING FESTIVAL OFFICE HOURS/ LAST DAY TO MAIL TICKETS

The last day for Spring 2018 tickets to be mailed is Thursday, May..

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TICKET CONTEST WINNERS

The winners of the “Going to Strawberry? Ticket Contest” are Sharon Butchko- Costantino..

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SPRING’S SUNDAY NIGHT HEADLINER IS BRUCE COCKBURN

Revered guitarist and singer-songwriter, Bruce Cockburn has enjoyed an illustrious career shaped by..

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CHECK OUT OUR SPRING FAMILY ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE!

Wondering what kind of activities will be available at the Spring 2018 Strawberry..

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GOING TO SPRING STRAWBERRY? TICKET CONTEST EXTENDED TO 5/15

  GOING TO SPRING STRAWBERRY? TICKET CONTEST HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO TUESDAY, MAY..

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AMY’S ORCHID LOUNGE LINEUP

Spring 2018 Amy’s Orchid Lounge late night lineup is set. Friday night is..

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THE HEIFER BELLES ADD LOCAL FLAVOR TO SPRING LINEUP

  The Heifer Belles began as friends getting together for some casual picking..

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NORTH COUNTRY BLUE TO KICK OFF SPRING FEST

Known as some of the best youth bluegrass musicians in California, North Country..

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GET FUNKY WITH THE BANANA SLUG STRING BAND AT SPRING FEST

https://www.facebook.com/StrawberryMusicFestival/videos/2143828145633628/

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THE SHERMAN HOLMES PROJECT JOINS THE FALL LINEUP

Last year saw esteemed singer and bassist, Sherman Holmes, release his first solo..

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MARLEY’S GHOST RETURNS FOR SPRING FESTIVAL

Easily one of Strawberry’s top five frequent flyers, starting with their first Main..

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NICKI BLUHM RETURNS FOR FALL BERRY

After nearly a decade spent with the Gramblers, and recent high-profile collaborations (Phil..

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TICKETS BY DAY OR EVENING ARE ON SALE NOW

Main Stage Schedule THURSDAY 5/24/2018 FRIDAY 5/25/2018 SATURDAY 5/26/2018 SUNDAY 5/27/2018 11:00 TBA..

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BARWICK AND SIEGFRIED RETURN TO SPRING BERRY

Sacramento native, Kathy Barwick has been widely hailed as one of California’s most..

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DAY TICKETS TO SPRING STRAWBERRY GO ON SALE 4/11

We’re so excited that the Spring Festival Main Stage lineup is nearly complete…

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TAJ MAHAL TO CLOSE SATURDAY NIGHT THIS SPRING

  The musical conversation that has taken place between blues legend, Taj Mahal,..

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SAMANTHA FISH TO PLAY FALL STRAWBERRY

After launching her recording career in 2009, Samantha Fish quickly established herself as..

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ROB ICKES & TREY HENSLEY JOIN THE FALL FESTIVAL LINEUP

  Rob Ickes is IBMA’s Dobro Player of the Year fifteen times and..

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PHOEBE HUNT & THE GATHERERS AT SPRING BERRY

Phoebe Hunt & The Gatherers wowed the crowd on the Main Stage, and..

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MORE MUSIC AT WESTSIDE IN 2018

Westside is a very special place, with an amazing history and tons of..

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CHE APPALACHE STRAWBERRY DEBUT THIS FALL

Che Apalache is a four man string band based in Buenos Aires, with..

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LAURIE LEWIS & THE RIGHT HAND RETURN TO FALL BERRY

Grammy Award-winning musician Laurie Lewis is an internationally renowned singer, songwriter, fiddler, bandleader,..

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LISTEN TO THE SPRING 2018 PLAYLIST

While the Spring lineup is not complete, now it has taken enough shape..

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FALL ’18 SHORT SALE ENDS TODAY

Today is the last day of the short sale on camping tickets to..

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SPRING FESTIVAL EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ENDS 3/14

Save big and get your camping tickets to the Spring 2018 Strawberry Music..

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WESLEY ROBERTSON CELEBRATION OF LIFE

3/8/2018 UPDATE: There will be a celebration of life for Wesley Robertson on Saturday, March..

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FALL TICKET SALE ENDS 3/12

The Short Sale on Strawberry Music Festival- Fall 2018 four day camping ticket types will..

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PHIL SALAZAR AND THE KIN FOLK FOR FALL FEST

  Phil Salazar and the Kin Folk is a group of friends who..

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CONGRATS TO CONTEST WINNERS

  Thanks to all who participated in our Email Announcements Member Appreciation Ticket..

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FALL FEST LINEUP KICK OFF

Del McCoury Band, The Travelin’ McCourys and The Motet are the first three..

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TODD SNIDER TO PLAY SPRING STRAWBERRY

Todd Snider started making up songs in 1986.  He made an album in 1994..

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FALL FESTIVAL SPECIAL SHORT SALE STARTS THURSDAY, MARCH 1ST

Ticket prices and discount deadlines for the Fall Festival are now available to..

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HANNAH JANE KILE

  Hannah Jane Kile is a beautiful young singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with talent..

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LA TIMES FEATURES DAVE ALVIN & JIMMIE DALE GILMORE

Click here to read a nice article about Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale..

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FALL TICKETS ON SALE IN ONE WEEK

Camping tickets to Strawberry’s Fall Festival will go on sale at 9:00 am..

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SP’18 WEDNESDAY ARRIVAL SOLD OUT

Both the 4-Day with Wednesday Arrival and Wednesday Arrival upgrade tickets for the..

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KEITH LITTLE AND THE LITTLEBAND ADD MORE THAN A LITTLE BLUEGRASS TO THE SPRING LINEUP

Keith Little was born into a musical family living in the Sierra Nevada..

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WEDNESDAY ARRIVAL SOON TO SELL OUT

Wednesday Arrival tickets are going fast and will sell out soon.  Get yours..

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IT’S CONTEST TIME!

Sign up for Strawberry’s email announcements for a chance to win one of..

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LINDSAY LOU JOINS SPRING LINEUP

We’re pleased to welcome back Michigan songbird Lindsay Lou and her band, two..

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FALL 2018 TICKETS COMING SOON

Camping tickets to the Fall 2018 Strawberry Music Festival will be going on..

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FRAZEY FORD JUST ANNOUNCED FOR SPRING

Singer-songwriter Frazey Ford is well known for her soulfully tremulous vocal restraint, first..

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SPRING 2018 RV SITES ARE SOLD OUT

RV Hook-Up Sites are now sold out for the Spring Festival.  If you..

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ANDERS OSBORNE & JACKIE GREENE SET TO PLAY SPRING FEST

  Anders Osborne and Jackie Greene’s “Tourgether” is coming to Spring Strawberry! Both..

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GHOST OF PAUL REVERE RETURN IN 2018

We are thrilled for Ghost of Paul Revere’s return to Strawberry after delivering..

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LUKAS NELSON & PROMISE OF THE REAL MAKE STRAWBERRY DEBUT

We’re so delighted to welcome Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real for..

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FULL HOOK-UPS ARE SOLD OUT

Full Hook-Up RV Sites for the Spring Festival are now sold out.  If..

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RV SITES GO ON SALE AT 9AM ON 1/17

  Those of you who would like partial or full hook-ups at the..

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WINTER DISCOUNT ENDS SOON

Don’t miss out on our special Winter Discount, on camping tickets to the..

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SIGN UP FOR STRAWBERRY’S NEW EMAIL LIST

When you sign up for Strawberry’s email list will only receive important festival..

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WINTER DISCOUNT DEADLINE EXTENSION

We hope everyone has had a wonderful holiday and a very happy New..

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DANGERMUFFIN RETURNS TO SPRING BERRY

From Charleston, South Carolina to Strawberry Main Stage, this eclectic quartet brings an..

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RV SITE SALES BEGIN JANUARY 17TH

RV Hookup Sites are a great way to experience the Spring Festival, at..

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ANNOUNCING THE SUITCASE JUNKET AT THE SPRING FESTIVAL

The Suitcase Junket is Matt Lorenz: artist, tinkerer, swamp yankee, one-man band. His..

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HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS/DISCOUNT DEADLINE REMINDER

  The Strawberry office will be closed during for the holidays starting on..

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SAM REIDER & THE HUMAN HANDS

We’re pleased to announce Sam Reider & The Human Hands will play at..

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OFFICE HOLIDAY CLOSURE

  November 18, 2017 Next week, the Strawberry office will be closing for..

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FIRST ROUND OF SPRING LINEUP ANNOUCEMENTS

We’re happy to share news about three remarkable acts that will be joining..

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WINTER DISCOUNT ON SPRING CAMPING TICKET STARTS NOW

  We’d like to thank everyone who participated in our Pre-Season Sale. All..

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PRE-SEASON SHORT SALE ENDS ON 11/2

  REMINDER: Tomorrow is the last day of the Pre-Season short sale on..

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PRINTABLE CHECK ORDER FORM

You can still pay for your Spring tickets by check or money order. ..

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2018 SPRING 4- DAY CAMPING TICKETS ON SALE NOW

  Our special Pre-Season short sale on four day camping tickets, to the..

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NOBODY DOES STRAWBERRY TICKETS LIKE STRAWBERRY

  Strawberry’s special Pre-Season short sale on four day camping tickets, to the..

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SPRING FESTIVAL TICKET SALES BEGIN SOON

It’s almost time for 2018 season sales to begin! All Spring Festival camping..

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New Release from The Infamous Stringdusters…

  Click here to enjoy the new premier release of The Infamous Stringdusters’..

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FALL 2017 PHOTOS

Hundreds of wonderful photos, of beautiful folk enjoying the Fall 2017 Festival, have..

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NEWS & REVIEW AD CORRECTION

For those of you who saw our ad in the Chico, Sacramento, and..

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THE FALL 2017 STRAWBERRY MUSIC FESTIVAL BEGINS IN 7 DAYS

Important Ticket Information: Wednesday, August 23rd is the last day to order tickets..

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FAMILY ACTIVITIES AT FALL STRAWBERRY

There are a wide variety of activities planned, for all ages, for Fall..

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STREET TEAM CONTEST WINNERS

  Congratulations to the winners of Strawberry’s Street Team contest, Ann Scow and..

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FALL 2017 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

The program page, containing complete schedules for all Fall Festival venues, is now ready..

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WEDNESDAY ARRIVAL TICKETS ARE ALMOST GONE

Wednesday Arrival tickets, for the Fall Festival, are in limited supply and going..

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ANNOUNCING THE NEW BATHROOM TRAILER

There’s going to be a new ten stall restroom trailer, by the Food..

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STRAWBERRY’S STREET TEAM ENDS SOON

    Photo submissions for Strawberry’s Street Team Contest are due by midnight..

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THE BIG BEAR STAGE SCHEDULE IS SET

    Check out the Big Bear Stage schedule for Fall 2017. This..

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HUNGRY FOR FESTIVAL FOOD?

What are you most looking forward to eating and/or drinking at the Fall..

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IT DOESN’T GET ANY BETTER THAN MAVIS STAPLES

Can you believe that, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Mavis Staples is coming to Tuolumne,..

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JOIN THE STREET TEAM FOR A CHANCE TO WIN

So, who wants to be on the Strawberry Street Team? Anyone can participate..

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BEAT THE HEAT AT FALL BERRY 2017

Westside is 175 acres of wooded hillside and sprawling meadows, perched at edge..

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THE BREAKFAST CLUB IS BACK FOR THE FALL 2017 FESTIVAL

Breakfast Club has always been one of Strawberry’s greatest traditions.  Anyone can sign..

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GUESS WHO’S PLAYING AT THE REVIVAL

Sunday is a very special day at Strawberry, and not just because its..

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THE LINEUP FOR SINGER SONGWRITER SHOWCASE IS NOW COMPLETE

We’re very excited to welcome Mitch Third, Ismay, Lindi Ortega, plus both members of Birds of..

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YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT’S GOING TO HAPPEN WHEN HOT RIZE COMES TO TOWN…

…but what we do know about their numerous special appearances, scheduled during Fall..

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ROCK IN ROAD IS STANDING UP FOR YOUTH MUSIC

Strawberry’s nonprofit partner, Rock In Road, is standing up for youth music. You can..

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FLASH SALE ENDS ON DAY & EVENING TICKETS ENDS MIDNIGHT ON FRIDAY, 7/28

  Right now, Day & Evening tickets, that don’t include camping, are at..

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WESTSIDE, HOME OF THE FALL FESTIVAL

Here’s some fun views from Westside today…  

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DISCOUNT ON CAMPING TICKETS TO FALL STRAWBERRY ENDS 7/21

You can still get your discounted camping tickets to the Fall 2017 Strawberry Music..

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DAY & EVENING TICKETS – FLASH SALE

  You can get your Day & Evening tickets for Fall Strawberry, at..

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DAY AND EVENING TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, JULY 14TH

If you are interested in tickets for Fall Strawberry, that do not include..

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CONGRATULATIONS STEPHANIE & COLLEEN

We’re so happy to congratulate Strawberry’s own Stephanie Saracini for her recent marriage..

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CAMPING TICKET DISCOUNT ENDS SOON

The deadline to buy your Fall Festival camping tickets at discounted prices is..

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THE WINNERS OF OUR TICKET CONTEST ARE…

Congratulations to Linda Tarsky and Richard Franciskovich, who each just won a pair of 4 Day..

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CALIFORNIA WORLDFEST IS COMING UP ON JULY 13TH -16TH

  There are so many great festivals and events to choose from during..

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READY, SET, SHARE… FOR A CHANCE TO WIN CAMPING TICKETS TO THE FALL FESTIVAL

Who’s attending the Fall Festival? Who wants to go? You can let us..

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MITCH THIRD HAS TWO NEW VIDEOS

We’re so pleased to be able to share two of Mitch Third’s original..

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OFFICE HOURS FOR THE 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND

The Strawberry office will be closed on Monday, July 3rd and Tuesday, July..

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EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT DEADLINE IS EXTENDED UNTIL MIDNIGHT TONIGHT, MONDAY JUNE 26TH

There was a glitch in our ticket system over the weekend and camping..

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SWIMMING POOL HOURS EXPANDED FOR FALL 2017

We’re pleased to share that Tuolumne’s swimming pool will be open, from noon..

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EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ENDS TOMORROW

There’s just one more day left to get your Fall Festival camping tickets..

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THREE MORE YEARS AT THE NEVADA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

We’re pleased to announce that we’ve just reached a three year agreement for..

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FALL 2017 FESTIVAL FLYER

Click the flyer to view printable PDF version.

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EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ENDS JUNE 23RD

Reminder:  There’s only one week left to get the early discount for camping..

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BIRDS OF CHICAGO FILL FALL’S LAST MAIN STAGE SLOT, AT 7:15 ON SATURDAY

  Birds of Chicago was born in 2012 when JT Nero began writing..

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TIM O’BRIEN TO PERFORM SOLO SET ON FRIDAY EVENING OF FALL FESTIVAL

We’ve lost count of how many times Tim O’Brien has performed at Strawberry,..

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MITCH THIRD WITH SPECIAL GUESTS NINA GERBER AND CHRIS WEBSTER KICK OFF FALL FESTIVAL

  A great number of us know Mitch Third as Strawberry’s beloved former..

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IT’S TIME FOR CBA’S 42ND FATHER’S DAY FESTIVAL

Looking for something fun to do for Father’s Day weekend? The 42nd annual..

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SARA WATKINS AND LANGHORNE SLIM IN GRASS VALLEY ON 6/22

Sara Watkins and Langhorne Slim will be performing at The Center for the..

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KICKING OFF THE FALL FESTIVAL STRAWBERRY STYLE

Fall 2017 Festival Lineup Announcement Crossword Puzzle To start off the Fall Festival..

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WEDNESDAY ARRIVAL FOR THE FALL FESTIVAL

  We’ve been getting a lot of questions about the Wednesday Arrival ticket..

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FALL FESTIVAL EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ENDS JUNE 23RD

We are back in the office to take your calls and conduct our..

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OFFICE HOURS & GATE TICKETS INFORMATION

  The Strawberry office will close at noon on Tuesday, May 23rd, so..

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STRAWBERRY FAMILY ACTIVITIES

Strawberry’s Family Activities are a big part of what makes this event so..

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SPRING 2017 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

  Enjoy a preview of the Spring 2017 Performance Schedule! You may notice..

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ORDER BY WEDNESDAY, MAY 17TH TO RECEIVE SPRING TICKETS BY MAIL

  The last day to order tickets for the Spring Festival, and receive..

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WEDNESDAY ARRIVAL IS SOLD OUT

The allotted amount of Wednesday Arrival tickets for the Spring Festival is now..

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UPDATED SPRING 2017 FESTIVAL MAP

The Spring Festival map has been updated to reflect changes for 2017, thanks..

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WEDNESDAY ARRIVAL TICKETS ARE CLOSE TO SELLING OUT

While there is still plenty of great camping space available for groups of..

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KEITH GREENINGER COMPLETE’S SPRING MAIN STAGE LINEUP

As a singer-songwriter, Keith Greeninger paints an intricate portrait of the human condition..

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“LIKE AND SHARE” TICKET CONTEST STARTS NOW

Who’s going to the Spring 2017 Strawberry Music Festival?  Like our contest post and..

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DISCOUNT ENDS SOON ON 1 DAY & EVE TICKETS

Reminder: the discount deadline for Spring Festival 1 Day and Evening tickets, without..

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ONE BUTTON SUIT TO OPEN SPRING FESTIVAL

We’re thrilled to introduce One Button Suit to kick off the Main Stage..

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ISMAY WILL DEBUT AT FALL STRAWBERRY

  Coming from the coastal hills of Petaluma, Ismay represents the work of..

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BARWICK & SIEGFRIED TO KICK OFF FRIDAY’S FESTIVITIES THIS SPRING

Since Pete Siegfried moved to Grass Valley in the 1970’s he has earned..

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RUSTY STRINGFIELD TO OPEN FRIDAY’S MAIN STAGE AT FALL FEST

  Born in San Francisco’s Mission District, this high energy four-piece has spilled..

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THE QUITTERS KICK OFF SUNDAY’S MAIN STAGE AFTERNOON SET AT SPRING FEST

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lf3YTC6kF50&feature=youtu.be Stevie Coyle and Glenn Houston are the two talented fellows who make..

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HEADLINING SATURDAY NIGHT, KELLER WILLIAMS’ GRATEFUL GRASS FEATURING THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS RETURNS FOR THE FALL FESTIVAL

After an amazing performance at last year’s Fall Festival, we’re pleased to welcome..

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FRANK SOLIVAN & DIRTY KITCHEN IS DISHING UP SWEET JAM AND SAVORY GRASS AT SPRING BERRY

  Led by monster mandolinist Frank Solivan and accompanied by bassist Jeremy Middleton,..

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THE CURRENT DISCOUNT ON SPRING FESTIVAL CAMPING TICKETS ENDS NEXT FRIDAY 4/14 AT MIDNIGHT

And as of today, Day & Evening tickets, without camping, are available, online..

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MARLEY’S GHOST RETURNS FOR FALL FEST

  We are pleased to announce that Marley’s Ghost will return, for the..

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RITA HOSKING TRIO STARTS SATURDAY AT SPRING FEST

  Just picture this, it’s Saturday morning on the Music Meadow and you..

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THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS RETURN FOR FALL FESTIVAL

  This genre-defying, model of a modern bluegrass band, hardly needs any introduction. ..

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Spring 2017 Main Stage Schedule

THURSDAY 5/25/2017 FRIDAY 5/26/2017 SATURDAY 5/27/2017 SUNDAY 5/28/2017 11:00 TBA 11:00 Rita Hosking..

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MOLLY TUTTLE RETURNS TO SPRING BERRY

  Virtuoso multi-instrumentalist and award winning singer songwriter, Molly Tuttle, began performing when..

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LOCAL FAVORITES RISKY BISCUITS RETURN FOR FALL FEST

Back by popular demand, this young and talented six-piece is taking the central..

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Return Strawberry to Camp Mather Update

We know that you all are anxious to hear what’s been happening with..

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R.I.P. Big Bear

  It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the untimely passing of..

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LUCINDA WILLIAMS TO CLOSE SATURDAY NIGHT AT SPRING BERRY

Singer songwriter extraordinaire Lucinda Williams has been maneuvering down a path all her..

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GHOST OF PAUL REVERE ADDED TO FALL FESTIVAL LINEUP

Born on the banks of the Saco River, brothers in all but name,..

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Rodney Crowell joins the Spring Festival Lineup

With a diverse artistic career spanning nearly five decades, Rodney Crowell’s unique style..

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Sarah Jarosz confirmed to play the Spring Festival

  Please join us in welcoming back Sarah Jarosz, to perform on Friday evening,..

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EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT FOR THE SPRING FESTIVAL ENDS TOMORROW

Prices for Adult, Child and Teen Camping tickets to Spring Strawberry will increase..

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Thee Commons debut at Spring Strawberry

  We are pleased to announce that Thee Commons will make their Strawberry..

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Steep Ravine to play Spring Strawberry

We’re so excited to welcome Steep Ravine back to Strawberry, for the Spring..

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Early Bird Discount Deadline Approaches

  Important Reminder:  The deadline to buy camping tickets to the Spring Festival..

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Phoebe Hunt & The Gatherers to perform at Spring Festival

This talented new ensemble of instrumentalists includes Phoebe Hunt (vocals/fiddle), Dominick Leslie (mandolin/harmony..

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Jeff Austin Band to close Thursday night of Fall Festival

  Now, for a different kind of Thursday night, we are pleased to..

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Marcia Ball to close Thursday night at the Spring Festival

Even though you’ve got to have the fire department on standby when Marcia..

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Give it up for Laura Love!

TGIF!  It’s cloudy and wet at this week’s end, but we’ve got some news..

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Just in- Front Country to play the Fall Festival

We’re very pleased to welcome back California natives Front Country, for the Fall..

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Amy Helm

We’re pleased to welcome Amy Helm to the Fall Festival lineup!   Coming from a culmination..

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Rising Appalachia will play the Spring Festival

We’re pleased to welcome this soulful sister duo from the sweet, sunny south to the Spring Festival roster…

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Please welcome Lindi Ortega to the Fall Festival lineup

Acclaimed singer-songwriter, Lindi Ortega, could stop traffic with her sensational vocals and seductive..

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New Orleans Suspects are set to rock the Spring Festival

Get ready to get groovy, during the Friday afternoon dance slot, with the New..

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Jerry Douglas Presents Earls of Leicester at the Spring Festival

This just in- Jerry Douglas Presents Earls of Leicester is to perform at..

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Mavis Staples Returns for the Fall Festival

  After a tremendous performance at last year’s Spring Festival, we are so..

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Reserve your RV Site for the Spring Festival

    RV Hookup Sites for the Spring Festival go on sale, at..

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A Winter Day at Westside

January 31st, 2017 Here’s what Westside looks like today…

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Richard Burleigh Memorial Scholarship Dance

Support the inaugural Richard Burleigh Memorial Scholarship Dance, featuring music by Painted Mandolin..

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Introducing HONEYHONEY at the Spring Festival

  Let’s give a big berry welcome to HONEYHONEY, who will be joining..

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RV Sites for Spring Festival go on sale February 6th

We will begin taking phone reservations for Spring Festival RV Hookup Sites at..

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Kahulanui announced for the Fall Festival

Let’s give it up for Kahulanui who will be joining us at this..

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Dirty Revival at the Spring Festival

  Please welcome Dirty Revival to the Spring Festival lineup.  Led by the..

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Dangermuffin debut at Spring Festival

All the way from Folly, South Carolina, Dangermuffin is making their Strawberry debut at..

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Holiday Office Hours

Our office will be closing as of 1:00 pm today, Wednesday, December 21st..

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Hot Rize, and beyond, at the Fall Festival

This just in!  All four members of Hot Rize (Tim O’Brien, Nick Forster,..

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Painted Mandolin back by popular demand!

Painted Mandolin is back by popular demand for the Fall Festival!  With jamming..

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Elephant Revival at the Spring Festival

We are so excited to announce that Elephant Revival will be joining us..

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Western Centuries to Perform at Fall Festival

Please welcome Western Centuries to the Fall Festival Lineup.  Blend together an ample..

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Richard Thompson to play the Spring Festival

  We’re happy to share that Richard Thompson will be heading up Friday..

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Let the 2017 Festival Season begin!

Tickets are going on sale tomorrow Friday, December 2nd and you’ll see that..

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Holiday Message/Ticket Announcement

We’re excited to announce that discounted tickets for the 2017 Festival Season will..

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Richard Thompson and The Blind Boys of Alabama at the Gallo Center for the Arts

  Wowsa! Strawberry favorites Richard Thompson and the Blind Boys of Alabama are..

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Thank You

We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all..

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Office Staff Goes to the Festival

Our office phones are going on the answering service, as we pack the..

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Important Announcement

The last day to order tickets and have them mailed is Wednesday, August..

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Fall 2016 Program Pages Now Available

Here’s the information you’ve all been waiting for!  This is the who, what,..

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Updated Festival Map

Take a look at the updated map for the Fall 2016 Festival, created..

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Grass is growing at Westside

Today, sod was planted on the Music Meadow, just in time for a..

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Ticket Contest

It’s time for another contest! Like and Share the Fall Festival event on Facebook..

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Tuolumne

There’s so much to see and do around Westside and in town nearby…

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Grass on the Music Meadow

Many improvements are being made daily at Westside that will increase your comfort..

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Lodging Discount

We’re happy to announce that both the Best Western Plus Sonora Oaks Hotel..

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Strawberry Artisans

It’s almost time to get your Strawberry Artisans fix!  Choose from a variety..

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Watercolor Worskshop

Strawberry is a place for participation, as much as performance.  There’s lots of fun..

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Rusty relics of Westside

There are more rusty relics and artifacts of ancient times than we could..

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Camping Expansion & Dust Abatement underway at Westside

In preparation for Fall Strawberry, set to begin in just 51 days, camping..

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Singer Songwriter Showcase lineup is announced

This fall, Amy’s Orchid Lounge will present Friday night’s Singer Songwriter Showcase featuring..

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Main Stage tent top goes up at Westside

July 7th, 2016 – Yesterday the Main Stage tent top was built and hoisted..

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Flash Sale on Day and Evening tickets on now thru July 4th

Don’t miss out on big Flash Sale savings, being offered on Fall Festival..

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Fall Festival Day and Evening tickets are now on sale

Fall Festival Day and Evening tickets are now on sale.  Don’t miss out..

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Camping at Strawberry

What better way to end the summer, but a Fall camping trip to..

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Main Stage Schedule

The Main Stage Schedule for the Fall Festival is complete and available for..

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Fall Festival Event Kick Off Contest

  Contest season is just getting started and we’re going big to kick..

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Amy’s Orchid Lounge

After taking a brief road trip, Amy’s Orchid Lounge is making a full..

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R.I.P. Rob and Elise Sandiford

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the friends and family..

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Strawberry Forecast

This 10- Day weather forecast for Grass Valley is calling for sunny days..

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Important Pre Festival Information

We’ve made an important update to our Spring Festival Details page to help you get ready. ..

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Fairview Sites Available

This just in, we have a limited number of RV power & water..

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Spring 2016 Stage Schedules

Want to know who is playing on what stage and when at the Spring..

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Spring 2016 Recreation Activities

Enjoy a wide variety of activities for the whole family at the Spring..

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Singer Songwriter Showcase

The lineup for Friday night’s Singer Songwriter Showcase at Amy’s Orchid Lounge is..

[more]

Spring 2016 Festival Map

Here is the new and improved map for the Spring 2016 season.   Changes..

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Spring 2016 Festival Flyer

Here’s our Spring 2016 Festival Flyer which highlights performances by day.  Great festival..

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Quiet Camping Area at Spring Festival

In response to festival feedback, we have decided to designate a Quiet Camping..

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Singer Songwriter Showcase Lineup

The lineup for Friday night’s Singer Songwriter Showcase at Amy’s Orchid Lounge is..

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Wilma’s Hashbrown Heaven at the Spring Festival!

Hashbrown Heaven – It’s been 13 years since Sonora’s favorite diner, Wilma’s Flying..

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Saying goodbye to our dear friend Richard Burleigh

Today both Strawberry and Tuolumne County communities are mourning the loss of our..

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Sarah Elizabeth Campbell honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at Austin’s Music Awards

It is with teary eyed joy, we congratulate our own sweet Sarah Elizabeth..

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More Hot Showers Available in 2016

We understand access to clean restrooms and hot showers can make the difference..

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