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Spring 2026 Official Poster

It may be Friday the 13th, but who has time for superstitions with..

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IN MEMORY OF DOLORES SANCHEZ

We would like to extend our belated condolences to family and friends of..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT—DELLA MAE

Della Mae is a GRAMMY-nominated all-woman string band featuring founding members Celia Woodsmith..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT—SUGARCANE JANE

Sugarcane Jane is an award-winning Americana duo celebrated for intertwined lead vocals, signature..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT—PETER CASE

As a founding member of both the early punk era trio The Nerves..

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SPRING 2026 MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE

What better way to celebrate National Strawberry Day than with the schedule for..

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SPRING 2026: PLEASE WELCOME MARLEY’S GHOST

Please welcome Marley’s Ghost to the Spring 2026 Strawberry Music Festival. The band..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT—TOM RIGNEY AND FLAMBEAU

Tom Rigney is one of the premier Roots music fiddle players on the..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT—THE REAL SARAHS

The Real Sarahs are a rising force in the West Coast Americana scene,..

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IN MEMORY OF PAUL JEFF “TURTLE” ROYCE

We are sorry to share the sad news that Paul Jeff Royce, affectionately..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT—DARRELL SCOTT STRING BAND FEAT. ROB ICKES

The Darrell Scott String Band delivers a commanding, roots driven sound blending bluegrass,..

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CHARLIE’S CELEBRATION — PROGRAM & BROADCAST

All are welcome to join us for Charlie Cran’s Celebration of Life tomorrow,..

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CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR CHARLIE CRAN

All are welcome to join us for Charlie Cran’s Celebration of Life this..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT—CALTUCKY

Born in the foothills of Northern California, Caltucky is a progressive bluegrass band..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT—DUO QUARTET

Duo Quartet is Chris Webster, Nina Gerber, Pam Delgado & Jeri Jones. The..

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RV HOOK-UP LOTTERY ENDS TODAY

The RV Hook-up Site Lottery ends at 11:59 pm TODAY, Tuesday, February 3rd! Please..

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SPRING 2026 LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENTS — ROUND FIVE

Round FIVE of the Spring 2026 lineup announcements is here! Please welcome Bill..

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SPRING 2026 VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

The Spring 2026 Volunteer Application is live! For more information and the application,..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT—MR SUN

If you haven’t heard of the cheerfully named supergroup Mr Sun, you’ve certainly..

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2026 RV HOOK-UP LOTTERY NOW OPEN

EDIT: The RV Hook-Up Site Lottery is now closed for 2026. This is..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT—DEEP THICKET DWELLERS

Deep Thicket Dwellers bring together influences from Alaska to Virginia, weaving Bluegrass, Old-time,..

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CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR CHARLIE CRAN

Saturday, February 14, 2026NOON – 5pm Mother Lode FairgroundsManzanita Building220 Southgate Dr. I..

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SPRING 2026 LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT—ROUND FOUR

What’s more exciting than Friday, you ask? The performers in this round of..

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PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT — LAS CAFETERAS

Born and raised East of the Los Angeles River, Las Cafeteras are remixing..

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MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY — OFFICE CLOSED

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive..

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STEVE LAVINE

Our hearts are heavy upon learning that dear friend and longtime Strawberrian, Steve..

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2026 RV HOOK-UP SITE LOTTERY INFORMATION

The RV Hook-up Site Lottery will open at 10:00 am on Tuesday, January..

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SPRING 2026 LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT—ROUND THREE

We’re still celebrating the New Year, and what better way to keep the..

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GRATITUDE & APOLOGIES

We were blown away by your enthusiasm during the first day of ticket..

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SPRING 2026 5-DAY CAMPING PASSES ARE SOLD OUT!

Spring 2026 5-Day Camping Passes are SOLD OUT! Luckily, there are still Spring..

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2026 TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!

2026 tickets are on sale now! Get yours at the link below.

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2026 Updates, Ticket Prices, & More

Both Spring and Fall Strawberry in 2025 were sublime! The good news is..

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TICKETS GO ON SALE 1/13!

Happy New Year! Just a little reminder for you today—tickets go on sale..

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THE PERFECT LAST MINUTE GIFT

Looking for that perfect last minute gift for the Strawberrian in your life?..

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STRAWBERRY OFFICE CLOSURE

Please be advised that the Strawberry Office will be closed starting Friday, December 19th,..

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SPRING 2026 LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT—ROUND TWO

Our gift to Strawberrians this holiday season? Round TWO of the Spring 2026..

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STRAWBERRY MERCH: SHIPPING BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Get your Strawberry merch here! Also? Receive a FREE 3″ Strawberry note sticker..

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SAVE THE DATE: CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR CHARLIE CRAN

Saturday, February 14, 2026 | Noon–5:00 pmMother Lode Fairgrounds — Sonora, California Please..

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IT’S HERE! STRAWBERRY GIFT CARDS & MERCHANDISE

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. . . and it just..

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FALL 2025 PHOTO GALLERY

The Fall 2025 Photo Gallery is here! Please enjoy a selection of photos..

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STRAWBERRY GIFT CARDS & MERCHANDISE

Give the gift of Strawberry! We are excited to announce that Strawberry gift..

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MEMORIES OF CHARLIE

Thank you to everyone sharing their condolences and memories of Charlie Cran with..

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STRAWBERRY GIVES THANKS

As always, we hope you have a wonderful week, surrounded by loved ones..

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CHARLIE CRAN (12/21/45–11/18/25)

The Strawberry office is sorry to share the sad news that we lost..

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SPRING 2026 LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT — ROUND ONE

The first Spring 2026 lineup announcement is here! Please welcome Las Cafeteras, Mr..

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FALL 2025 SURVEY

We are excited to read your surveys as we work together to improve..

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WE ARE SO GRATEFUL!

We are so grateful to everyone who planned, produced, and attended the re-inaugural..

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SOME HELPFUL STRAWBERRY GUIDELINES

The Fall 2025 Strawberry Music Festival is just around the corner! In preparation..

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REMINDER: STRAWBERRY’S PET POLICY

We love furry little guys as much as the next festival, but be..

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IN LOVING MEMORY OF BILL WOLLNER

Many Strawberrians are grieving the loss of dear friend and fellow staff member,..

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IN MEMORY OF KATHY BARWICK

We celebrate the memory of Kathy Barwick. She was a beloved member of..

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THE STRAWBERRY WAY

Please enjoy this beautiful write-up from father/daughter duo and Strawberrians, Vienna and Michael..

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SPRING 2025 PHOTO GALLERY

The Spring 2025 Photo Gallery is here!  Please enjoy a selection of photos..

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WE ARE SO GRATEFUL!

We are so grateful to everyone who attended Strawberry this past weekend —..

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COMPOST BINS AT STRAWBERRY

From offering festival-wide recycling services and working to eliminate the internal use of..

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STRAWBERRY FEATURE IN SFGATE

Check it out! It’s us! Thank you to our General Manager, Jodi Barnett,..

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SOME HELPFUL STRAWBERRY GUIDELINES

Never missed a Strawberry? Joining us for the first time? Just love reading..

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FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHT – ART, MOVEMENT, AND STORYTELLING

At Strawberry, feeding your musical spirit goes hand in hand with nurturing your..

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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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R.I.P MIZ LINDA

It is with a heavy heart and an abundance of fond memories that..

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FAMILY ACTIVITIES: NATURE PROGRAMS

The beautifully forested Nevada County Fairgrounds, nestled in the western foothills of the..

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FAMILY ACTIVITIES: MUSIC WORKSHOPS

One of the best parts of Strawberry? The myriad chances to learn and..

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STRAWBERRY’S KIDS PROGRAM

Our favorite sight to see is Strawberrians of all ages creating memories to..

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STRAWBERRY LOVES LOVE

Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate ALL kinds of Strawberry love…

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IN MEMORY OF PETE SIEGFRIED

We would like to acknowledge the passing late last month of beloved musician,..

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STRAWBERRY GIVES THANKS

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

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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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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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2024 Photo Gallery

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

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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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THANK YOU!

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

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