Volunteer

SPRING 2026
Thursday, May 21st–Sunday, May 24th
Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, CA

The Spring 2026 Volunteer Application is now available.
Please carefully read all of the information below and find the link to the application at the bottom of this page.


VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Strawberry Music Festivals! While the majority of our volunteers return each festival, we always need to fill some open positions, sometimes at the very last minute. We are looking for individuals who are reliable, punctual, conscientious, and will enjoy playing a role in the Strawberry community.

There are typically more applicants than available positions. Please note we will contact you if you are chosen for a position—this could happen anytime between now and the festival.

Want to know about the status of your application? Please email Strawberry’s Volunteer Coordinator at volunteers@strawberrymusic.com.

TICKETING

IMPORTANT: Please know there is NO NEED to buy a ticket if you are already confirmed to volunteer.

Thank you for your cooperation.


In exchange for their volunteer work, volunteers receive a 5-Day Camping ticket and one-of-a-kind staff t-shirt. Volunteers are required to attend individual crew meetings and all are encouraged to participate in the General Staff Meeting.

Pre-festival/Set-Up: Two 8-hour shifts *

During the festival: 4–5 hours each day of the festival (Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)

Overnight/Graveyard: One 8-hour shift

Teardown: One 8-12 hour shift *

* Most set-up/teardown positions require heavy lifting (25 or more pounds) for four or more hours at a time. Please be aware of the physical requirements when applying.

RULES & QUESTIONS

Volunteers must be willing and able to abide by Strawberry’s Ticket Terms and Festival Rules.

Please find the NEW Volunteer Handbook here. Information about the festival, ticketing, and volunteering, as well as frequently asked questions, can be found in the Handbook.

If you have any questions, please email Strawberry’s Volunteer Coordinator at volunteers@strawberrymusic.com.

APPLICATION

** If you are a returning volunteer, please do NOT fill out an application. If you have been instructed to fill out the Volunteer Confirmation Form, please reach out to the Volunteer Coordinator. The Application below is NOT the Confirmation Form.**

Please find the Spring 2026 Volunteer Application below.

Spring 2026

Strawberry Music Festival
May 21st–May 24th

Nevada County Fairgrounds
Grass Valley, CA

Fall 2026

Strawberry Music Festival
October 15th–18th

Nevada County Fairgrounds,
Grass Valley, CA