Summergrass San Diego 2026

Name: Summergrass San Diego 2026
Start: 2026-08-14
End: 2026-08-16
Location: Vista

Summergrass San Diego 2026 is a three-day nonprofit bluegrass music festival taking place in Vista, California, from August 14-16, 2026. Celebrating its 23rd anniversary, the festival features performances by national acts, opportunities for informal jam sessions, and a dedicated kids' music camp where young attendees can learn instruments and perform on stage.

Date: Aug 14-16, 2026
Location: Vista

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Summergrass San Diego 2026

Date: Aug 14-16, 2026
Location: Vista

Music festival Bluegrass Live music

Event summary

Highlights

Performances by national bluegrass acts
Informal jam sessions throughout the festival grounds
Kids' music camp for ages 6-16 with stage performance
23rd-anniversary celebration

Summergrass San Diego 2026 is an annual nonprofit bluegrass music festival scheduled to run from August 14 to August 16, 2026, in Vista, California. This 23rd-anniversary edition is set on 55 acres of tree-lined festival grounds and offers a vibrant experience for bluegrass enthusiasts.

The festival showcases performances by renowned bluegrass acts, including past and current standouts such as John Moore, John Jorgenson, and the Chicago quartet Special Consensus. Beyond the main stage, the event encourages active participation with abundant informal jam sessions, especially popular in the camping areas where many attendees are also musicians. A significant highlight is the kids' music camp, open to ages 6 to 16, which provides instruction in instruments like fiddle, guitar, mandolin, banjo, and bass, along with stage-performance classes. The camp culminates with the kids performing their own set on the final day, Sunday, August 16.

Practical details

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.