The Strawberry Music Festival

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The Strawberry Music Festivals are a family-friendly campout with music, entertainment, and activities for all ages, held on nearly 100 acres of conifer forest at the beautiful Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, CA. Festival camping and family recreation are made comfortable, on nearly 100 acres of conifer forest, by amenities that include easy access to potable water, permanent restrooms

and portable toilets, handwashing stations, shower facilities, garbage/recycling service, and more. Strawberry’s multi-day camping ticket guarantees space for dry camping, with any size or type of vehicle.

A message from the family of our beloved founder, Charlie Cran, on the Fall 2026 Cancellation:We want to express our dee...
06/18/2026

A message from the family of our beloved founder, Charlie Cran, on the Fall 2026 Cancellation:

We want to express our deep appreciation for the outpouring of love and gratitude you have shown for Charlie over the past months as we have tried, as a community, to process the loss of such an integral figure in our lives. He is loved and missed dearly. Charlie dedicated his life to bringing countless magical experiences to others, changing the course of many lives. He created a nurturing, inclusive family of Strawberrians who carry that ethos out into the world.

It is imperative to us to work hard to keep Charlie’s vision and legacy alive far into the future, and we are honored to dedicate ourselves to that mission as Strawberry’s new owners. We are working with the Strawberry Music team to recharge, reinvigorate, and carry on the magic that Strawberry has always been known for. We want to bring you the best possible festival experience moving forward, and we need some time to make that happen. As a result, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the Fall 2026 Strawberry Music Festival.

Serious consideration was given, knowing how this will affect the Strawberry community, including our ticket holders, staff, volunteers, performers, and vendors. However, this is a necessary step to come back better than ever for the Spring 2027 Strawberry Music Festival.

FALL 2026 TICKET EXCHANGES & REFUNDS

We’re happy to offer the opportunity to roll over your Fall 2026 Strawberry Music Festival ticket(s) to the Spring 2027 Strawberry Music Festival. Fall 2026 ticket(s) are also eligible for a refund minus shipping and handling fees if you do not wish to roll over your tickets.

To qualify for a refund or exchange, please complete the form available on our website. RV Site Reservations will be refunded. Due to the large volume of requests, please allow 2–4 weeks as we process requests.

Thank you for your patience and continued support. Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions or concerns.

Looking for another beautiful weekend of music, community, and camping? We have your answer right here! 🎶 🪕🏕️Our friends...
06/12/2026

Looking for another beautiful weekend of music, community, and camping? We have your answer right here! 🎶 🪕🏕️

Our friends at the California Bluegrass Association are hosting the 51st Annual Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival this June 18–21 in Grass Valley at the Nevada County Fairgrounds.

Three stages of music, featuring The Bluegrass Cardinals, Sam Grisman Project, The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys, Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, Missy Raines & Allegheny, and so many more! Enjoy nonstop jamming, square dances, youth programs, free workshops & family fun for all. 

Find out more at fathersdayfestival.com.

And just like that, our 75th festival is in the books! We are filled with so much gratitude for the amazing, passionate,...
06/11/2026

And just like that, our 75th festival is in the books! We are filled with so much gratitude for the amazing, passionate, and considerate community of music lovers who made the Spring 2026 Strawberry Music Festival a resounding success.

The Spring 2026 festival was dedicated to our founding father, fearless leader, and friend, Charlie Cran. Thank you for carrying on his spirit through your stories, songs, and participation in this festival, which he loved so fiercely.

Strawberry relies on our enthusiastic volunteers to help make this festival successful, safe, and fun year after year. A heartfelt and huge thank you goes out to the volunteers who contributed their time and skills. Thank you to the diligent crew leaders and coordinators who spend many hours before, during, and after every festival organizing volunteers and juggling various roles and responsibilities.

Thank you to the concessionaires, businesses, and nonprofit organizations who provide unique shopping, music, and art experiences. Thank you to the musicians and performers who shared their talents and passion with us. We would also like to thank the staff and volunteers at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, who have welcomed and supported Strawberry over the last decade.

And last, but never least, thank you to our patrons for literally and figuratively investing in and cultivating an unrivaled and unique music, art, and community experience.

Please find more information about Lost & Found, 2026 Surveys, and to read our full Spring 2026 Thank You here: https://strawberrymusic.com/spring-2026-wrap-up-thank-you/

THANK YOU! 🍓

PHOTO CREDIT: Kate Skogen, Evan Thompson, Dave Bonnot, Tim Konrad, Tim Van Raam

06/02/2026

A little gift for your Tuesday. 🍓

The Strawberry Way Foundation Raffle was a great success! Congratulations to all the lucky winners! There were two excep...
05/27/2026

The Strawberry Way Foundation Raffle was a great success! Congratulations to all the lucky winners! There were two exceptionally lucky folks who won two days in a row… proving that the more tickets you buy, the more chances you have to win! Another set of lucky winners were father and son duo Avi and Zach Atzmon, who took home both of Sunday’s grand prizes!

Congratulations to the winners:

Rich Hollenberg- Grass Valley Center for the Arts Tickets (Friday)

Dave Rhodes - Amy’s Orchid Lounge Tickets (Friday) AND T-Shirt Booth Gift Certificate (Saturday)

Lyn Cooper- Breakfast Club Tickets (Friday) AND Preserves Booth Gift Certificate (Saturday)

Laurie Sylwester- Good Old Fashioned Festival Tickets (Saturday)

Joe Janowski -  Strawberry Merch Bundle (Sunday)

Sarafina Gutteras - Grass Valley Center for the Arts Tickets (Sunday)

Zach Atzmon - Grand Prize #1: (4) Tickets to Strawberry Fall 2026 (Sunday)

Avi Atzmon - Grand Prize #2: Strawberry T-shirt quilt, donated by Jimmy Lipscomb (Sunday)

Thank you to The Grass Valley Center for the Arts, The Good Old Fashioned Festival, and Jimmy Lipscomb for their generous donations. Thank you to our amazing raffle drawing team: Mitch Third, Jackson Loughmiller, Gizmo Baumeister, Cecily Johnson, and Rebel. And of course, a huge shoutout to the amazing folks at The Strawberry Way Foundation for hosting the raffle, and for the work they do to facilitate the growth of programs associated with the Strawberry Music Festival and the communities we serve.

Photo Credit 📸 Kate Skogen

05/25/2026

We are elated, excited, ecstatic, entertained, and maybe just a little exhausted — but so grateful for every single Strawberrian. Thank you to the patrons, staff, volunteers, and vendors for making the Spring 2026 Strawberry Music Festival truly something special.

We love you, Charlie.

This set from Della Mae (with an amazing feature from Darol Anger) was a highlight. Enjoy, safe travels, and happy trails! 🍓

Good morning, Strawberry!Sunday is always bittersweet at Strawberry, but we’ll just share the sweet for now. (Enjoy this...
05/24/2026

Good morning, Strawberry!

Sunday is always bittersweet at Strawberry, but we’ll just share the sweet for now. (Enjoy this selection of photos from past Strawberries while you plan your last day.)

Start your morning right at the Sunday Revival, featuring performances from Cynthia Restivo, Della Mae, Anthony Crawford with Savana Lee, Berry Blessed Voices, Danny Wheetman & Jerry Fletcher, Larry & Joe, and Darrell Scott String Band. Stick around for the beloved Kids Parade, featuring music of Old Soles String Band. 

Head over to the Main Stage for performances from Peter Case, The Puffball Collective, Larry & Joe, Darrell Scott String Band feat. Rob Ickes, and Bill Kirchen Band with Nina Ge**er. 

The Pine Tree Stage starts at 12:00pm as well with Raptor Show & Tell, Songs with Susan, Family Open Mic, and Teen Open Mic (sign-ups at 3:00pm). The Loadin’ Chute has Fiddle for Adults and Mighty Magic Ukulele Workshop. Strawberry Way Station has another session for Sign Up! to share your own magic.

We hope you have been enjoying yourself, folks. We know we have! 2-Day Camping as well as 1-Day Sunday tickets are still available for purchase at the festival Box Office.

05/24/2026

Berry Blessed Voices will bless us with their berry beautiful voices at the Sunday Revival tomorrow!

Thank you to instructor Mady Frei for teaching, leading, and conducting this amazing group of Strawberrians.

Dare we say Strawberrians are the MOST talented festivarians in Northern California?? 🍓

05/23/2026

Who else caught this great set from Mr Sun last night? And Teo and Miles Quale from Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band joined? And Evie Ladin Band before?? And then Las Cafeteras after??? It was a spectacular evening on the Music Meadow, and we can’t wait for tonight.

Eliza Gilkyson with Nina Ge**er, Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band, and Della Mae still to come!

2-Day Camping tickets as well as 1-Day Saturday and Sunday tickets are available for purchase at the Gate. Join us!

Day two of Spring 2026 Strawberry is in the books, and let us tell ya, what a day it was! Our flabbers were gasted, our ...
05/23/2026

Day two of Spring 2026 Strawberry is in the books, and let us tell ya, what a day it was! Our flabbers were gasted, our timbers were shivered… and we are so excited for another day of amazing music, art, and Strawberry love.

We’re hoping you know the drill by now… but just a reminder: Please enjoy photos from Spring 2025 Strawberry while you plan out your Saturday at Spring 2026 Strawberry.

MAIN STAGE
The Music Meadow gets started at 11:00am again today, with Main Stage sets from Flatpick Hotel, Deep Thicket Dwellers, Tom Rigney and Flambeau, Eliza Gilkyson with Nina Ge**er, Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band, and Della Mae.

PLAY STAGE
The Forest Amphitheater has a spectacular mix of interactive, family-friendly programs and workshop sets from Main Stage performers. Jillian Van Ness kicked us off this morning, and we’ve still got Keith Greeninger and Nina Ge**er, Stories with Cynthia, Banana Slug String Band, Jillian Van Ness (Again! At 2:00pm!), Peter Case, and Song Circle with Michael McNevin, Hannah Jane Kile, and Chris Doud.

PINE TREE STAGE / LOADIN’ CHUTE / STRAWBERRY WAY STATION
Head over to the Pine Tree Stage for Raptor Show & Tell, followed by Mokai, Nathan Ignacio, and the beloved Contra Dance at 3pm! We started at Loadin’ Chute with Fiddle for Adults, and we have Mighty Magic Ukulele, two sessions of Berry Blessed Voices (Meet at Teen Center), and How to Play Accordion up next. The Strawberry Way Station has Songwriting Sessions, Sign Up!, Guitar Tips and Tricks, the All-Camp Jam, and Story Apron!

AMY’S
Deep Thicket Dwellers and Tom Rigney and Flambeau are gonna keep the music going at Amy’s tonight!

It’s a busy day at Strawberry, and we’d love to see you here. 2-Day Camping, as well as 1-Day Saturday and Sunday tickets are available for purchase at the festival Box Office. We’ll see you soon!

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11228 McCourtney Rd
Grass Valley, CA
95949

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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