California Bluegrass Association Events

Mission

Mission Statement and commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

Board Candidate Statements

Learn about the candidates and Vote!

CBA Board

Board of Directors, Meeting Calendar, Meeting Minutes, Elections

CBA Leadership

The team that runs the organization and its events

Association Documents

Regional Directors

Awards

History

CBA Events

Our famous festivals, camps, and online events

Event Calendar

Concerts, jams, workshops, and events

Join

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Volunteer

Contribute your time, energy and creativity

Member giving

There are many ways to contribute.

Become a board Member

Be a part of our leadership team

Kids on Bluegrass

Practice, play, and perform at the Father's Day Festival

Kidsfest

A recreational program for kids

CBA Youth Academy

A recreational program for kids

Kids Instrument Lending Library

Find an instrument for your child or donate one of yours.

Music Teachers

In-person or online lessons

Bands

Find a band near you or share your band info with the world!

Luthiers

Keep your instrument sounding its best

Instructional Materials

Lessons, links, and essays to help you enjoy playing and practicing even more

Organizations

COMING SOON  Other organizations that promote and support music and musicians

The California Bluegrass Association presents…

South State 48

Join us in November 2021 for the inaugural Bluegrass by the Sea jamming event

Fathers Day Festival

The 47th annual Bluegrass festival will be held June 16 through 19, 2022, at our usual location – the beautiful Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, California.

Great 48

Coming in January 2022: 48 hours of jamming, workshops, showcase bands, and Bluegrass camaraderie with new and old friends

Spring Campout

An annual get-together for camping, fun, and of course music!

Fall Campout

It’s time to get ready for the Fall Campout  October 11-17, 2021 in Lodi. Reserve your campsite today!

Jam-a-Thon

50 hrs of continuous live music. A fundraiser for the Youth Program
The California Bluegrass Association presents…

TYRO- Turn Your Radio Online

CBA’s monthly webcast series, with a silent auction and raffle.

Golden Old-time Campout

A gathering of California’s Old-time musicians focused around jamming and workshops

CBA Music Camp

For advanced-beginners and intermediate players who want to improve their instrumental or vocal skills and work on jamming with others

The Youth Academy

The Youth Academy is a four-day music camp for 8 to 16-year-olds, during the CBA Father’s Day Festival Week