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Julian Family Fiddle Camp Registration - Now Open

You’ve been waiting all year, and it’s now time to claim your spot! The Julian Family Fiddle Camp (JFFC) will be held May 7-11, 2025 and registration is now open

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Logo for California Bluegrass Association Summer Music Camp. Features guitars, banjo, trees, bear, and sun design, with text "Since 2001.
Summer Music Camp 2025

Our music camp’s workshops taught by some of your favorite Bluegrass and Old Time musicians will improve your playing, singing and jamming skills. Registration opens February 1st.

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After-School Bluegrass Club

CBA is excited to announce the After-School Bluegrass Club – bringing music education to kids in their local community.

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Promotional poster for the 50th Annual Father's Day Bluegrass Festival, June 12-15, 2025, at Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, CA. Features a guitar with flowers and a bear silhouette.

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Front page of the May 2025 issue of Bluegrass Breakdown newsletter featuring articles on the 2025 Father’s Day Festival and the bluegrass duo Vern & Ray, with photos and event announcements.
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Logo for Strawberry Music Festival featuring the word "Strawberry" in stylized text with a strawberry image and the phrase "Mountains Magic Music" below it.
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