Traveling storyteller Joel Ben Izzy will be spinning tales Sunday morning on Horseshoe Hill, so gather round, and bring the fam!
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For those unexpected needs, we've got you covered: here's an overview of the many essential items available for purchase at our General Store, located in Arrow Meadow.
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Cristina Vane brings a rock sensibility and a deep love of old tunes to the Arrow Stage on Sunday, and meanwhile you might want to check out her "Getting High in Hotel Rooms" on our Spotify playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/4cJ...
#cristinavanemusic
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If you're joining us from afar this weekend, here's the HSBTV streaming schedule to help you strategize.

Watch on our website, in the app, or use the QR code in the graphic to access the livestream.

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Joining us for the first time is Australian singer-songwriter Grace Cummings. She's first up on the Towers of Gold Stage on Sunday, so please give her a warm HSB welcome! And listen to her "I'm Not Crazy" on our Spotify playlist.
open.spotify.com/playlist/4cJ...
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After 50 years of leading Dry Branch Fire Squad and over 20 sets at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, Ron Thomason will be retiring from the road. Make sure you get to the Park in time to enjoy this festive sendoff Sunday morning on the Banjo Stage!
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Welcome back to our dear friends Wreckless Strangers! They're on the Arrow Stage at 3:20 pm on Friday, October 2. Listen to "Lost Again," from their new album "Dirty Souls," on our Spotify playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/4cJ...
@wrecklessstrangers.bsky.social
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We share this reminder from Butter, our bovine avatar, to take no notice of people trying to sell you their HSB tickets.
HSB is free, there are no tickets. Bring your kindness to the Park and enjoy some great music. See you there!
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“Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2026: The complete guide to San Francisco’s free festival” — San Francisco Chronicle

#SanFranciscoNews #SF #HardlyStrictlyBluegrass

For those unexpected needs, we've got you covered: here's an overview of the many essential items available for purchase at our General Store, located in Arrow Meadow.
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Singer-songwriter Alex Amen joins us Saturday morning, October 3, on the Rooster Stage! For a small preview, listen to "This Love of Mine" on our Spotify playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/4cJ...
#alexamen
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We draw your attention to the 2026 Schedule page on our website, where you will find listings by day, alphabetical listings by artist name, and a daily schedule grid. Also download the very useful Print At Home schedule.

Details: hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/2026-2/

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You've been asking, and here's the FAQ of FAQs: what's OK to bring in, what's OK but will slow you down, and what won't be allowed in and is best left at home.
For lots more detail, visit our Info & FAQ page:
hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/info-faq-2026/
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We don't want you going hungry at HSB, so we've lined up a whole lot of excellent vendors with an amazing and delicious range of offerings this year. Check the app or our website for a full list of vendors and locations!
hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/2026-food-an...
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Now waiting for you in the HSB app: This year's full schedule, with lots of handy ways to make your plans. Check it out!
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It's been quite a spell since The Crooked Jades were with us in the Park, so please join us in giving them a warm Welcome Back! And listen to "Wade in the Water" from their latest album on our Spotify playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/4cJ...
#CrookedJades
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The wait is almost over...
This year's full schedule arrives tomorrow! It'll be out in the app first, so if you haven't downloaded it already, this would be a good time. Download links at hardlystrictlybluegrass.com
Photo: @jayblakesberg.bsky.social
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Joining us for the first time this year, guitarists Martha Scanlan and Jon Neufeld bring their own alchemy to the Park, and we can't wait! Listen to "14 Days" in our Spotify playlist for a small preview: open.spotify.com/playlist/4cJ...
#marthajonmusic
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This year Marco and The Polos join forces with Hills to Hollers, Bay Area legends Barbara Higbie, Vicki Randle, and Laurie Lewis. It's an only-at-HSB roots music exploration!
@marcoandthepolos.bsky.social
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Bay Area jazz vocalist Stella Heath brings her quartet to the Park, and we can't wait! Meanwhile, lIsten to "These Tears (Are All I Have of You)" from her Billie Holiday project "For Billie" on our Spotify playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/4cJ...

#stellaheath
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