The Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival will celebrate its 25th anniversary with an initial lineup including Lucinda Williams, Courtney Barnett, and others. Scheduled for October 3-5 at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, the festival is free and embraces inclusivity and community spirit. Sheri Sternberg, a founder, emphasized the festival's journey from a modest bluegrass celebration to a cherished San Francisco tradition. The event honors founder Warren Hellman's legacy while looking forward to more music and community engagement in the future. Further announcements about the lineup will follow.
This initial lineup for the three-day free Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, set for Oct. 3-5 at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, includes artists like Lucinda Williams and Courtney Barnett.
For 25 years, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass has been a testament to the power of music to bring people together—free, inclusive, and rooted in the spirit of community.
What started as a humble celebration of bluegrass has grown into a beloved San Francisco tradition that honors the past while embracing the future.
We're proud to carry forward the legacy of festival founder Warren Hellman and look forward to gathering once again in Golden Gate Park for a weekend of unforgettable music.
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