Connect at a Festival

August 6- 9  The Good Old Fashioned has been held each summer since 1994. It  features three wonderful days of California bands on the main stage, as  well as hot campground pickers on the side stage between main acts. The  GOF is also legendary among festival fans for both the quality and  quantity of campground jamming.  The festival takes place on the second weekend in August at San Benito County Historical Park, just south of Hollister.  There  is a tree-filled, shady campground for tent camping and a spacious  meadow for RVs. The weather in August is typically comfortably warm  during the day, with nights that range from mild to cold (pack layers!)  The GOF is kid friendly, with a Kids on Stage program for budding  bluegrass musicians and a wonderful volunteer-staffed crafts and  activities corral next to the audience area. 

August 14-16, 2026 -  at the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, 2040 N.Santa Fe Avenue, Vista.  This is the festival's 23 year.  The line up includes John Moore & Friends, John Jorgenson, Special Consensus, and The Po' Ramblin Boys.  

October 3 -  Goleta Valley Historical Society  •  304 N. Los Carneros Road, Goleta, CA 93117 

 52ND YEAR!

 One of the oldest and most respected of  Santa Barbara’s now vast and growing list of festivals, the Old-Time  Fiddler’s Convention and Festival, takes its “old” status proudly and  seriously, as part of its very core identity and mission. Modernity and  future-think are scarcely considered, in a festival that pays homage to  pre-20th century American music and its 21st century descendants.”
– Josef Woodard, Santa Barbara News-Press 

October 2-4 at Bonelli RV Park and Campground, San Dimas

Since  1978, the Huck Finn Jubilee has proudly promoted and preserved  bluegrass music, hosting some of the genre's most renowned artists. From  Bill Monroe and Earl Scruggs to Alison Krauss and Ricky Skaggs, our  stage has welcomed true icons of bluegrass.

Today, Huck Finn Jubilee stands as a  boutique festival, offering families who love camping  and bluegrass a safe, intimate environment. Close to the conveniences of  the city, yet immersed in nature, it's the perfect escape from the  hustle of LA, providing a personal, comfortable experience unlike larger  festivals.
 
The RV resort and campground feature large paved full hookup sites, beautiful  campsites, and amenities to help you enjoy the great outdoors. Many  sites offer magnificent views of the beautiful Puddingstone Lake. 

South State 48 vol VI takes place in beautiful Carlsbad, CA from Thursday, November 5th – Sunday, November 8th, 2025. (24 hour jamming starts Friday.)  This is the premier jamming event in the South.  Get ready for jamming, workshops, concerts, and lots of fun!  It's free and you don't have to stay at the Carlsbad-by-theSea hotel.  

Discounted hotel room reservations are available.

Get the Bakersfield Sound! 

The Jam -Extravaganza takes place January14-17  at the Bakersfield Marriott Hotel.  There are workshops and concerts, but mostly the idea is to jam 24/7 for 4 days.   There is a small charge for the weekend.