California Bluegrass Association, Sacramento

03/14/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Sam Grisman Project to the Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival lineup!

We’re also excited to announce the additions of The Jimmy Touzel Bluegrass Explosion, Deep Thicket Dwellers, Sweet Sally, Bay Area Special, and Critical Grass.

Early bird tickets are available now.

03/14/2026

NEW for this year at Father’s Day Festival. Introducing the Pinetree Partner Pass 🌲 An elevated way to experience the festival with extra comfort, perks, and ease. Enjoy express check-in, reserved parking, preferred seating near the main stage, access to the Pinetree Partner Lounge with daily happy hours, artist meet-and-greets, drink tickets, and more. It’s the full festival experience, plus thoughtful upgrades designed to help you relax, recharge, and soak it all in— plus that good feeling that comes with supporting Bluegrass music and CBA’s non-profit mission!

03/14/2026

03/14/2026

03/14/2026

Get to know Christine Wilhoyte in our new CBA Member Profile. The Northern California based singer, clawhammer and three-finger banjo picker, and guitar player is a familiar performer and instructor at CBA events.

Find out about Christine's musical pathway, current projects, and reflections on bluegrass community at the link comments.

03/02/2026

March Bluegrass Breakdown

02/21/2026

The music may have stopped, but the conversation is just getting started!

The Great 48 Jam brought together bluegrass fans from across the Western States for 72 hours of nonstop jamming, workshops, and community in Bakersfield. If you joined us—your feedback matters.

Tell us what worked, what didn’t, and what you’d love to see in the future by filling out the survey at the link in comments. Help us keep making Great 48 better every year. 💙