40th Bowers Bluegrass Festival
Sat, Aug 22
|4005 Bowers Mansion Rd
Two days of Bluegrass Bands, one after another! Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Food Trucks, Vendors, Beer & Wine Garden, Kids' Activities! Children 12 and under are always FREE!
Time & Location
Aug 22, 2026, 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
4005 Bowers Mansion Rd, 4005 Bowers Mansion Rd, New Washoe City, NV 89704, USA
About the event
The theme of our 40th Annual Bowers Bluegrass Festival is, "Passing the Torch", as 2026 marks a turning point in the ever-changing genre of Bluegrass music! We cherish this music, in all it's forms, and this year's festival will feature bands performing dazzling modern interpretations of 21st century Bluegrass, as well as bands that provide the "comfort food" of traditional Bluegrass from the early 20th century. You get it all!
Student Tickets available - must show valid student ID at entry to get a wristband. NNBA Members get 20% Discount when you use your Member Number.
TICKETS DO NOT INCLUDE CAMPING. Camping arrangements can be made with Washoe Lake State Park at 775-687-4319. If you're interested in dry camping with us at the Group Camp at Washoe Lake State Park, they don't take reservations. You just drive into the Group Camp, and pay when you get there ($10 per …