Mar 7, 2025 to Mar 9, 2025
Desert Bluegrass Festival
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Come out to Gladden Farms Community Park for three amazing days three days of the Southwestern US’s best Bluegrass music, instrument and songwriting workshops, a band scramble, contra dance, impromptu jam sessions, children's activities, food, and crafts along with some of the most enthusiastic fans.
New for 2025: the Band Contest - An opportunity for bands to showcase their talent on stage at the festival, for a chance at a cash prize, and a chance to play at next year's Desert Bluegrass Festival. If you're in a local bluegrass band, click here to sign up! ($25 entry fee, limited to 8 bands)
Tickets are $25/day for Saturday and Sunday, or $40 for the whole weekend, children under 16 are free. Friday’s events are FREE!
Camping is available for $50 for the weekend (Thursday-Sunday) for RV sites, $20 for tent camping close to the RV's, and free for tent sites further from the RV's. Most of the impromptu jam sessions happen in the campground, near the RVs!
Golf cart shuttle service will be provided from the parking areas to the festival grounds for those who need it. Limited VIP Parking near the festival is $10 per day.
