Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival
The 31st Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival 2025 will be held August 7-10, 2025.
Our largest event, the Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival, “GOF”, 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 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. 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.
Tickets will be available at the gate and can be paid for by cash, check or credit/debit card.
Camping is included with all multi-day tickets; no reservations are required.
| Ticket Type | Adults | Seniors (65+) | Youth (13-17) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Day (Fri-Sun) | $150 | $135 | $90 |
| 2 Day (Fri-Sat or Sat-Sun) | $110 | $105 | $70 |
| 1 Day (Saturday) | $75 | $70 | $50 |
| 1 Day (Friday) | $60 | $55 | $35 |
| 1 Day (Sunday) | $45 | $40 | $30 |
The festival is free for children age 12 or under.
Thursday night pre-festival camping: $15 (per adult)
RV hookups are not available except for limited electrical for medical needs.