June, 2024 Bluegrass News

June, 2024

    
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38th Annual Bowers Bluegrass Festival
TICKETS

Single day tickets are now on sale!  
click here to see ticket price chart
Early Bird Sales will end on June 30! 
save $20 on weekend passes before June 30!
NEW - Student Tickets - must show current photo student ID with ticket 
          to get wristband.  Available for middle school through University students! 
Kids 12 and under are always free! 
And, of course, 20% DISCOUNT for all current NNBA Members!  
Click here to purchase

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

We still have slots left.
Earn free festival pass with only 6 hours of volunteering
Get FREE VIP Supper on Friday and FREE t-shirt
Pre and Post Festival get-togethers (aka parties!) with food & bevs
Some shifts before and after festival (don't miss any music!)
Pick your own shifts and duties
Click here to learn more or to sign up!

Festival Features for 2024!!

FREE Face Painting!

Desert Face Painter 
will be here on SATURDAY ONLY, 11am to 2pm
We pick up the tab, but tips are appreciated! 

NEW - Student Tickets!

We KNOW what it's like to live on a student budget!  So we are offering super-discounted tickets to students.  Since kids 12 and under are always free at our events, students from middle school to university (yes, even adult students) are eligible for the discounted tickets.  Purchase online or at the gate - must show current student photo ID at gate to get a wristband.

The Bowers Pool!

Newly renovated with ADA compliant ramp and lift, children's splash pad and shade structures.  
$5 for kids, 3-17
Under 3, free
Adults $6
Just a short walk from the Festival stage!  Opens at 11:30 am on Saturday.  

Cool Merch!

VendorsWe've got room for more!  Click here if you're interested in vending at our festival.

 
FOOD TRUCKS
Different trucks each day.  These are just a few of them.  We'll publish a schedule once we have it finalized.

 
CRAFT VENDORS
 
We have two awsome vendors so far....but we need MORE!!  LOTS MORE!!
 
Please tell your "crafty" friends to go to the Vendor Page of our website!

June Calendar Highlights

Get your tickets NOW for this affordable, neighborly festival that is truly affordable, and where the jamming is FRIENDLY!  

More Info

Two great concerts in June at the NSC!  NNBA Members use discount code "NNBA" at checkout for the June 21 show!  For you Blues fans, Reno's own Mighty Mike Schermer is playing with Maria Muldaur on June 28!   

More Info

Wishing you all a fun and learning-filled Festival Season! 
Our "regional" Bluegrass Festival Season starts next week!  Check your RV tires, air out your tents and sleeping bags, stock up on strings, capos, tuners, rosin and picks (tip: Mountain Music Parlor has a big sale going on this Thursday as a part of the MidTown Reno 1st Thursday event).  LET'S PICK!  
Upcoming Regional Bluegrass Festivals: 
Fathers Day Festival, Grass Valley, CA.  June 13-16
Susanville Bluegrass Festival, Susanville, CA   June 21-23
Rockygrass, Lyons, CO.  July 26-28
Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival, Tres Pinos, CA   August 8-11
Targhee Bluegrass Festival, Alta WY  August 9-11
Bowers Bluegrass Festival, Washoe Valley, NV.  August 23-25
Plumas Homegrown Americana Festival, Quincy, CA.  August 30-September 1 